Program Requirements for Students

Expectations for HBS Board Fellows

Students should be willing to make the following commitments in order to participate in the Board Fellows program:

• Attend all board meetings that do not conflict with scheduled classes.
• Work with the executive director or board sponsor to hone the project scope, identify key deliverables, conduct analysis, and prepare a presentation of recommendations to the board of directors.
• Complete the project by the first week in May.
• Be prepared to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week on the project including board/committee meetings.
• Provide a complete report of project and recommendations to the organization and Board Fellows leadership team.
• Be proactive in ensuring a positive experience with the organization.
• Keep Board Fellows leadership team updated on progress and potential issues.
• Attend all Board Fellows-sponsored training events.

Timeline

• Written applications due from organizations (August 31, 2008)
• Organization and Board Fellows' interview process (Early October, 2008)
• Kick-off reception for Board Fellows and organizations (Mid-October, 2008)
• Board Fellows attend meetings and complete projects (November 2008 - May 2007)

Who Should Apply

Harvard Business School RC and EC students who have a sincere commitment to nonprofit leadership development and a willingness to make a deep commitment of time and energy to project work.

Application Due Date: TBD (mid-September 2008)

Download BFP HBS Application

Applications and inquiries should be submitted to jbroderfingert@mba2008.hbs.edu