BLACK WOMEN IN NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP

2025 COHORT Application

Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership (BWNPL) is the flagship program of Connections Multiplied, Too. Now entering its fourth year, the program provides an opportunity for Black women to explore and be supported through intentional racial healing, professional growth and development, networking, and so much more. BWNPL is a sacred space for all people identifying as Black women - more specifically as Black, African American, and/or of African descent and a woman - at varying stages of their careers in the non-profit sector, and it has been crafted to the specific needs of these individuals. This is a 10-month cohort experience with training, connections, and resources to help all participants navigate common issues related to Black women’s mental health, imposter syndrome, navigating the non-profit and public services space as a Black woman, time management, avoiding cultural bias, etc.

“When I first heard about the BWNPL cohort, I was excited about the opportunity to further my development as a leader professionally, in the presence of Black women. What I received was so much more. The cohort is a master class in self-discovery.” - 2022 Cohort Member

The is built on five elements

cohort experience

Network Development

Participants will increase their knowledge about the importance of developing networks and begin implementing plans to expand their networks.

Personal Development

Participants will create a personal development plan and implement self-identified personal goals.

Leadership Development

Participants receive executive coaching from Black women leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, etc., based on their professional goals and walks of life.

Racial Healing

Participants will be offered racial healing sessions as a Black woman in the sector who has experienced a level of trauma from racism, barriers, limitations, and expectations.

Professional Development

Participants will create a professional development plan and implement self-identified professional goals.

"The BWNPL cohort was an opportunity I knew I needed, but that I entered with little expectation. Honestly, I never could have imagined this cohort in my wildest dreams. The BWNPL cohort was and is way more than a one-year professional development program. Errika is a true visionary who created a safe space to cultivate community." - 2022 Cohort Member

Overview of the Process

Application

September 9: Applications Open

November: Pursuing Employer Financial Investments

September 23: Application Deadline

TBD: Deadline to pay membership dues, if accepted

October: Interviews

December 6: Official Announcements

October 28: Application Updates (Acceptance/Postponement)

February 20: BWNPL 2025 Cohort Kickoff

Here's What You Need To Know

Eligibility Criteria

Working in the Dallas/Tarrant County nonprofit sector
Working in one of the following positions:
- C-level executives leading organizations who desire to grow their influence and impact (CEO, CDO, CFO, CPO, COO)
- Director-level professionals who desire to grow their professional expertise and impact in leading small to midsize organizations or departments
- Mid-management leaders who desire to advance to the executive level and seek to learn what it means to make the right connections and how to benefit from them.
Committed to personal healing and growth, as well as supporting all Black women leaders through mentorship, coaching, advocacy, and championing.
The support of your manager and organization in participating in the full 10 months of the cohort. This looks like a completed employer letter as part of your application (see here for an example), permission to attend and prioritize monthly cohort meetings, and if available, coverage of your $250 registration fee.

Registration Fee

Throughout this 10-month experience, you will receive one-on-one executive coaching, insight from guest speakers, books, supplies, and much more. There is a one-time registration fee of $500 that can be covered by your employer, yourself, and/or a scholarship. We will provide resources to support you in making the ask of your employer and advocate for an investment in your professional development. However, please note that your employer not covering the $500 fee will not disqualify you. We will follow up on this requirement following notifications to discuss and assess each participant’s needs.

Application Requirements

Completed applications for the Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Cohort should include short responses, short essay responses, and two attachments.

The following must be submitted by the application deadline for full consideration:

Completed Application
Resume
Professional Headshot (If you do not have one, please submit a picture of yourself with good lighting and a solid background.)
A copy of your organization’s 501c3 letter designating tax-exempt status.

Time Commitment

The Black Women in Non-Profit Leadership Dallas Cohort meets every third Thursday of the month (with exceptions* for common school or holiday breaks). If accepted, you will be meeting in person from 8am to 4pm on the following dates:

February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025
November 20, 2025 (BWNPL Culmination)

Thank you for your interest!

Application deadline extended to October 14, 2024.

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