Community BOLD

Our Community BOLD program is a 6-month education series for individuals with professional or volunteer experience to prepare you to serve as board members confidently and effectively for local nonprofit organizations.

BOLD SERIES DETAILS

Applying to BOLD

Applications and reference forms for the 2025-2026 cohort are open from October 1 – November 3, 2025. 

Online Forms:

Class Schedule – Tuesdays at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Six 2-hour workshops held January through June led by nonprofit & community leaders.

  • January 20 – Orientation (4-6 p.m.)
  • January 27 – Fundamental of Board Operations
  • February 24 – Developing Organizational Strategies
  • March 24 – Asking for Contributions from Donors
  • April 28 – Understanding Legal & Fiscal Responsibilities
  • May 26 – Ensuring Equity in Service
  • June 23 – Advocating for Your Mission
  • June 30 – Graduation Reception (4-6 p.m.)

Questions?

If you have any questions about BOLD or how to apply, please contact Angelica Vannatta at:

angelica.vannatta@uweci.org

Fillable PDF Forms for Print:

Tuition is $250 and covers training, materials, and food.

  • No refunds
  • Financial Assistance available upon request
  • Scholarship available to participants from diverse backgrounds

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the training sessions.

To graduate, participants are required to attend at least five of the six regular sessions.

Scholarship Details

United Way of East Central Iowa and the Cedar Rapids NAACP have partnered to provide scholarships to up to four BOLD applicants that are part of diverse communities, such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, and other groups who are made to feel like they do not belong. This information will be kept confidential to the selection committee and will not be used without permission. Information about applying for the scholarship can be found within the BOLD application.

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Chandler DeWees

2024-2025 BOLD Graduate

“Learning about the challenges each organization faces highlights the importance of community support and demonstrates how individuals can make a difference, not just by donating, but by bringing our unique strengths to the boardroom.”

Rylee Collmann

2023-2024 BOLD Graduate

“It was extremely valuable to sit in on a board observation to recognize that all boards have different financial obligations, volunteer requirements, and overall atmosphere of the organization. I am grateful for my new toolbox of resources for future board reference!”

Community BOLD Graduates

  • Ally Machala
  • Amy Russell
  • Andrew Arbogast
  • Chandler DeWees
  • Christy Logan
  • Constance Losch
  • Dana Curtis
  • Dawn Neff
  • Denise Lewis
  • Elena Minor
  • Elizabeth Farmer
  • Hannah Coyle
  • Ian Martin
  • Jacqueline Buchman
  • Julie Pecinovsky
  • Katie Langrehr
  • Katie Mohasci
  • Lexi Coberly
  • Liam Conroy
  • Megan Dudley
  • Melehseh Tingba
  • Pablo Estrada
  • Paul Nus
  • Rachel Kongshaug
  • Tara Crosby
  • Teri Myers
  • Ali Sauer
  • Angela Haker
  • Ashley Toal
  • Beth Krie
  • Brittany Barnhart
  • Cymone Green
  • Denine Rushing
  • Elyse Garlock
  • Emily Bettridge
  • Eric Freese
  • Jennifer Hamdorf
  • Jessica Fergesen
  • Jill Lange
  • Kari Graber
  • Kelli Albert
  • Jennifer McNabb
  • Lisa Jordan
  • Mackenzie Carpe
  • Madison Ebel
  • Megan Blair
  • Nikki Goos
  • Rachel Griffin
  • Riley Bruns
  • Rylee Collmann
  • Sara Kuennen
  • Talya Miller
  • Tara Dumolien
  • Jessica Baxter
  • Erin Brokel
  • Ashley Burns
  • Jacob Cournoyer
  • Carrie Czerwiec
  • Bryce Dake
  • Kelli DeVries
  • Maria Gaffney
  • Lindsey Graham
  • Britta Grebner
  • Allison Hecker
  • CJ Hoffman
  • Brian Husemann
  • Jenna Kannegieter
  • Jayden Knapp
  • Emily Lavery
  • Emily McGrath
  • Anne McLaughlin-Smith
  • Jennifer McNabb
  • Liz Myres
  • Ali Palmersheim
  • Jake Putnam
  • Charlie Ratcliff
  • Danielle Rodriguez
  • Abby Scheitlin
  • Elizabeth Skaff
  • Ryan Soppe
  • Megan Thomas
  • Kate Thorne

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