Program
Board Prep (Young Involved Philadelphia)
A fall course for young professionals who want to learn nonprofit board service. It covers governance, fundraising and finance, and ends with a meeting with Philadelphia nonprofits looking for board members.
- Paid
- Ages 21 and up
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What they do
Attend the course sessions, hear from current board members, and connect with nonprofits seeking candidates at the graduation.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Ages
- Ages 21 and up
- Who is there
- Young adults, Working professionals
When and where
A fall course about eight weeks long, ending with a graduation night where nonprofits set up tables to recruit board members. Check the page for the next session dates.
- Season
- Fall
Does not meet on a regular schedule.
We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Email boardprep@yiphilly.org to ask when the next Board Prep application opens, since the fall 2026 application has closed..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
The course covers board governance, strategic planning, fundraising, finance, and the legal and ethical duties of a board member. It is for young professionals who want to join a nonprofit board or already sit on one, and participants must be at least 21. The course closes with a graduation night where organizations recruit new board members.
Tips for your first visit
- You must be 21 or older to take part.
- Watch for the next application window, since the fall 2026 window has closed.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: An application is required. The page says in one place that the fall 2026 application is closed and in another that it is open until September 1, and that date has passed..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Paid. Tuition applies. The page does not state the amount and asks for donations to help cover tuition.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: yiphilly.org Listed in the sources below
- Email: boardprep@yiphilly.org Listed in the sources below
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- yiphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Audience, Cost, First step, Status, What to expect
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