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FAQs
Course
When do courses take place?
In the fall, classes take place on five consecutive Tuesday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm. The
dates change annually, so please check our website for specifics.
In the spring, the five-week course takes place on five consecutive Wednesday nights from
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The dates change annually, so please check our website for specifics.
We also offer a one-day course in the spring. This is held on a Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:45
pm.* Doors open at 8:30 am for registration and breakfast, and there is a wine reception from
4:45 pm to 5:30 pm. The date changes annually, so please check our website for specifics.
*Students of the one-day course will have the opportunity to attend the final class of
the spring five-week course to participate in the Executive Director Panel, which is not
held during the one-day due to time constraints.
Where does the course take place?
The course takes place at the headquarters of The New York Junior League at 130 East 80
th

Street, New York, NY 10075, located between Park and Lexington Avenues. The phone number
is 212-288-6220.
How much is the course?
As of fall 2014, the course is $300 for members of the New York Junior League, and $325 for
non-members, including members of other Leagues.
What does course fee include?
The course fee includes:
1. Access to all slides used by the speakers in electronic form;
2. Admission to all classes (including the final class of the spring course for one-day
students);
3. Buffet-style dinner and dessert during the five-week sessions, and breakfast and lunch
during one-day sessions;
4. Wine reception after the first class of five-week courses, and at the end of the day for
one-day students;
5. Roster of NPBC community partners who are actively seeking board members;
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6. Assigned Student Advisor to work one-on-one to guide you through the course and
placement process;
7. Networking Reception at the end of the fifth night of the five-week course where
students can meet and mix with representatives of our community partners currently
seeking new board members (one-day students attend the spring Networking
Reception);
8. Board Placement Assistance upon successful completion of the course*; and
9. Access to NPBC Alumni LinkedIn group upon successful completion of the course*.
*Successful completion means completing at least three of the five classes, or the
entire one-day course.
How do I register?
Applications can found at http://www.nyjl.org/?nd=train_nonprof_board. To reserve your place
in either the five-week or one-day course, please click in the appropriate link and complete the
registration form. Your confirmation email will direct you to the form where you can complete
the payment process.
Note that space in each class is strictly limited. Early registration is highly recommended.
What happens if I need to withdraw? What is the refund policy?
A full refund less a processing fee of $25 will be given for any withdrawal up to one
week prior to the start of the course. Within one week of the course start, students may
elect to defer registration until the following semester. Students electing to defer the
spring one-day course may also opt to take the five-week course in the fall. No refund
or deferral is available after the course has commenced.
Can I make up a missed class?
Missed classes cannot be made up. If more than two classes are missed, the course must be
repeated to qualify for board placement assistance.
NYJL is a volunteer organization for women. Can men take the course?
Yes. Men are welcome to take the NYJL Leadership Through Governance course.
Why do I need to upload my resume? Should it list my work experience or do I need to put my
volunteer experience too?
Uploading your resume serves two purposes: first, it helps your student advisor get to know your
background and interests, which will aid her in assisting you find boards with which you have
compatible interests; and second, when youre ready to pursue placement, your advisor can send your
resume to the organization when she facilitates an introduction.
Your professional resume is perfectly fine. If you have a volunteer resume or wish to edit your
resume to add more information about your volunteer experience, youre welcome to submit that.
Student Advisors are not able to assist in rewriting student resumes.
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Placement
How does placement process work?
Student Advisors are assigned to all registered students. They are a resource for answering any
questions students have about the board placement process.
Students receive a roster of current board opportunities between the third and fourth week of the
course, and will attend the Networking Reception on the final night of the course to mix and mingle
with many of the nonprofits currently seeking board members.
Student Advisors will facilitate an introduction to up to three organizations each student expresses
interest in pursuing placement with. After introductions are made, it is the responsibility of the
interested parties to pursue next steps. NPBC cannot guarantee that students will be placed on a
board, but once you qualify to participate in the placement process, you are welcome to receive the
updated roster and return each semester to attend the Networking Receptions to pursue a board.
Upon successful completion of the course, the NPBC Alumni Liaison takes on a similar role to Student
Advisors.
What are the requirements to participate in placement process?
Students must complete three of the five nights (or attend the entire one-day class) to be eligible to
participate in the placement process. Having a Student Advisor does not guarantee eligibility.
Do I have to seek immediate placement on a board at course close?
No. The course will teach students about all the responsibilities of a board, including time and
financial commitments. Students may not feel ready to pursue placement right away, and there is no
requirement to do so.
What are my options if I don't want to place immediately?
Once you qualify to participate in the placement process (by completing three of the five classes or
attending the full one-day class), you are welcome to receive the updated roster and return each
semester to attend the Networking Receptions to pursue board membership.
What happens if I change my mind about placement?
Let your Student Advisor know that you are no longer interested in placing, and she can advise you of
your current and future options.
Does NPBC have social media accounts I can sign up for?
NPBC has one social media account: a LinkedIn group for alumni of the course. Within a month of
successful completion of the five-week or one-day course, you will be contacted by the Alumni Liaison
who will formally invite you to join the group.
How can I contact the Nonprofit Boards Clearinghouse committee if I still have questions?
Email npbc@nyjl.org.