Bold
BOLD will EDUCATE + EMPOWER you to serve the Greater Cincinnati community as a nonprofit board member.
Applications Open for All 2025 Cohorts!
BOLD creates pathways for you to turn your passion into action!
BOLD is:
- A 6-week nonprofit board leadership training program
- Run by the Leadership Council for Nonprofits and its 200+ members
- Taught by the Tristate’s most respected nonprofit leaders
- Focused on personalized mentoring and making connections/placement
BOLD meets Thursdays 11 am-1 pm with 3 sessions in-person in Cincinnati and 3 sessions virtually.
Questions? Contact us: BOLD Program Director Jay Shatz at jshatz@leadershipcouncil.us
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BOLD 2025 COHORTS
BOLD 21: February 6 - March 13, 2025
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 2025
Application deadline: 1/23/2025
BOLD 22: April 3 - May 8, 2025
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2025
Application deadline: 3/20/2025
BOLD 23: September 4 - October 9, 2025
Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 2025
Application deadline: 8/21/2025
BOLD 24: October 30 - December 11, 2025
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 2025
Application deadline: 10/16/2025
I want to be BOLD!
Tuition
$700 standard rate
$450 nonprofit organizations (non-Leadership Council member)
$300 for staff or board of Leadership Council for Nonprofits members
$300 for current paid members of Black Achievers
(A $50 deposit will be required regardless of tuition level)
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are granted in each cohort with a priority on people of color. If you are not awarded a scholarship and choose not to participate, your $50 deposit will be refunded. Contact BOLD Program Director Jay Shatz: jshatz@leadershipcouncil.us.
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