For Nonprofits
Applications for Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders are now open and close July 10.
What is NTL?
Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders (NTL) is a nine week course that teaches participants how to become effective nonprofit board members while aiming to increase diverse representation on nonprofit boards in Worcester County. The goal of NTL is twofold. We strive to give participants the tools, connections, and confidence needed to effectively serve on nonprofit boards and we seek to increase diverse representation on nonprofit boards.
NTL is an initiative started by The Gifford Foundation over a decade ago with a focus on leadership development through board service. We are proud to have brought this program to Worcester County in 2025 and grow a group of NTL alumni here.
Who is NTL for?
NTL is for any person in living/working in Worcester County who
- wants to join a nonprofit board now or in the near future
- is new to nonprofit board service and would benefit from an educational program
- has lived experience relevant to nonprofit missions
- Is interested in their leadership development and growth
- Is any age!
- Particularly has a skill set nonprofit boards are always looking for (marketing, communications, HR, legal, finance, IT etc.…)
- Believes diverse representation and inclusiveness is importation
- Lives and or works in Worcester County
- Wants to expand their network
Who is NTL not for?
- Individuals with extensive board experience
- Multiple members of the same nonprofit board (or for full boards to apply)
- Folks who live outside of Worcester County
- Nonprofit staff/leaders who are looking to increase their board strength or recruit board members through this program (you will not learn how to create/lead your board as a staff member in this program)
Applications for the Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders program are now open and close on July 10.
What does NTL include?
NTL provides instructions and interaction covering 9 key topics integral to effective board service. Each session is led by local presenters and consists of a 2 hour session with dinner.
If accepted, you will participate in the 9 week course with weekly 2.5 hour sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM. The program takes place at the YWCA in downtown Worcester.
Click the link below to register for the information session that will be held on Zoom
Timeline
| May 18 | Applications Open |
| July 10 | Applications Close |
| September 1 | Orientation & Mixer (get to know classmates, meet alumni and presenters |
| September 8 | No Program |
| September 15 | Session 1 |
| September 22 | Session 2 |
| September 29 | Session 3 |
| October 6 | Session 4 |
| October 13 | No Program |
| October 20 | Session 5 |
| October 27 | Session 6 |
| November 3 | Session 7 |
| November 10 | Session 8 |
| November 17 | Graduation & Reception |
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2025 Cohort
Read about Worcester County's first NTL cohort!
Additional Resources
NTL Application Questions (Document)
