Project Blueprint

Project Blueprint (PBP) is a two-month training and learning opportunity for people interested in learning about nonprofit board structure, board service, nonprofit organization operations and more.  In order to keep our citizens engaged in all processes, it is important to make sure everyone has an understanding of nonprofit board service.  

Topic covered in the program include: personal responsibility of serving on a nonprofit board, the unique business of nonprofits, and the services available to assist our neighbors who need the help to prosper.

Project Blueprint is designed to empower the participants in the knowledge of nonprofit operations, board service, and is reflective of our diverse community. Upon completion of the two-month series of informative classes, PBP graduates are ready for placement on local boards of directors and committees.

Information about the 2023 Class of Project Blueprint.

The United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is accepting applications for the 2023 Class of Project Blueprint. Project Blueprint is an initiative of UWSWA designed to assist partner agencies and other nonprofit organizations become more inclusive and reflective of our diverse community. Upon completion of a series of informative classes, Project Blueprint graduates are trained and available for placement on local nonprofit boards and committees. Applications are due by March 17, 2023 at 4PM.

The program begins on May 12, 2023. Participants from Mobile County will spend two months participating actively in a comprehensive curriculum that will cover the detailed workings of UWSWA, the responsibilities and functions of volunteer boards, time management, leadership training and team building.  In addition, they will visit and tour different UWSWA partner agencies to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of nonprofits and will participate in a service project at each location. The graduates come away feeling better equipped as strong and active voices for the agencies they chose to represent.

The 2023 Project Blueprint Dean is Mr. Ira Bates of The First, A National Banking Association, https://www.thefirstbank.com/ .  In addition, we are thankful to AARP Mobile who has generously provided Robert’s Rules of Order to all participants, https://local.aarp.org/mobile-al/about-aarp/ .

If you or someone you know, could benefit from this incredible opportunity. Please encourage them to apply or apply yourself!

• The cost to participate is $150.00 (due upon acceptance to the program and includes materials, refreshments for the orientation and graduation).
• The application and other required documents are below and are available by email request to llum@uwswa.org
• The deadline to submit applications for the class is March 17, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. CST.

FORMS

Project Blueprint Class Invitation – Click here to download the 2023 PBP Invitation

Project Blueprint 2023 Application – Click here to download the 2023 PBP Application