PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Overview
The future of our organization and country lies in the ability to develop a pipeline of effective leaders who can take charge and overcome the many challenges we are facing today. The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. has initiated this process through the development of its Leadership Institute. Members will leave this workshop understanding the importance of nonprofit governance and leadership development, the reasoning behind the implementation of the 100’s Leadership Institute, the process to develop smaller Leadership Institute groups within their local chapters and communities, and the best fundraising practices to get their local groups started.
Nomination Process and Application Submission Requests
PARTICIPANT CRITERIA
Member in Good Standing
Maintain membership in accordance with the policies and bylaws of their local chapter before, during and for a minimum of two (2) years following graduation from the Leadership Institute.
Candidates selected for the 100 Leadership Institute will be individuals who the 100BMOA expects to take on broader leadership responsibility in their local chapters and/or on the national level. Each participant is to conduct himself in a manner that is consistent with the moral and ethical standards of the 100 Black Men of America. Each candidate will be expected to exhibit and uphold the following:
100 Black Men of America Leadership Characteristics
- A leader acts with ethics and integrity
- A leader sets vision & goal
- A leader provides inspiration through motivation
- A leader uses influence to achieve results
- A leader values outcomes as a measure of performance
- A leader demonstrates courage
- A leader possesses the characteristics of a servant
- A leader leads by example
- Every action should embody our motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be”
Application Fee for Members
Applicants are required to submit a $300 fee ($50 will be a processing fee), which will accompany their application. If not selected for the cohort, $250 will be refunded to the applicant.
Course Attendance Policy
The Leadership Institute curriculum spans over a period of six months. One (1) weekend per month 8-12 hours/weekend. An additional investment of 8-10 hours per month will be expected to complete course assignments, participate in peer-to-peer cohort discussions and finally, to complete a Capstone project.
100% attendance is expected; however, it is understood that circumstances will occur, preventing a participant to attend a scheduled session. Any anticipated absences must be put in an email to the Institute administrator at least 24 hours prior to said absence. These absences are subject to the following conditions:
Both the Orientation/Intake session and Commencement are mandatory with respect to attendance.
In addition, Leadership Institute will conduct:
- Five (5) curriculum-based weekend sessions are focused on key leadership and community issues.
- Five (5) peer-to-peer discussion sessions will follow each of the five (5) curriculum sessions.
Termination
A participant can be terminated from the Leadership Institute during the course of the curriculum, if any of the following are discovered:
- Failure to maintain Member-in-Good Standing status
- Failure to demonstrate the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. leadership characteristics through unacceptable actions
- Failure to adhere to the aforementioned attendance requirements may affect continuance in the program
Post-Graduation
Upon graduation from the Leadership Institute, all graduates will be recognized as Leadership Institute alumni
Each graduate is expected to:
- Remain a Member-in-Good standing consistent with his chapter’s policies and bylaws for a minimum of two years
- Serve as leaders during this two-year period, by actively supporting the Four for the Future initiatives
- Personally mentor at least one mentee per school year (Middle to High School, Collegiate 100 or Emerging Leaders)
- Chair or Co-Chair a committee or an initiative at either the local and/or national level according to election and/or appointment policies at either level
- Raise $1,000/year for 3 years on behalf of the Leadership Institute
Each cohort participant that has successfully completed his session will receive a Leadership Institute Certificate of Completion and other forms of recognition at the commencement ceremony.
Application Deadlines
Selection Process
- Opens Oct 2. and Closes Oct. 31
Ghamma Cohort Selection Announcement
- Wednesday, November 15th.
Ready to Apply?
Step up, take charge, and be the catalyst for change in your community. Apply now to unlock your leadership potential and make a lasting impact!