Project Blueprint

Project Blueprint: Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership

Project Blueprint equips board members and nonprofit leaders with the leadership and governance skills to drive organizational effectiveness, empowering nonprofit organizations to serve our community more effectively.

Participating in Project Blueprint will benefit your organization through:

Strengthened board governance
Improved board communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
Assessment of your board and board function
Development of an Action Plan to implement with your board
Connection with other Lancaster County nonprofits as a part of our Project Blueprint network

Project Blueprint is a cohort-based program for nonprofit organizations. Each participating organization sends both a staff executive leader and board executive leader, building practical skills in inclusive leadership, conflict resolution, and inclusive governance together. Sessions are designed around seminar-style learning and discussion that is reinforced with direct application exercises. Project Blueprint culminates with the development of an Action Plan that you will take back to your organization to put your learning into motion.

Apply for Project Blueprint:

Project Blueprint is intentionally structured for joint participation by a staff executive leader and board executive leader, and both must commit to attending all sessions. There is no cost to participate. Applications are open now through Friday, June 26.

[Apply For the Summer Cohort HERE]

Apply for Project Blueprint 

To apply, each organization must include participation from both an executive board leader and an executive staff leader. Selection will be based on: 

Motivation for applying 
Commitment to the Lancaster County community 
Contribution to the strength and diversity of the cohort

Hear From Past Project Blueprint Participants:

“The model you use: to have board and staff participants, is very strong and worthwhile, likely with the result of the training impacting the organizations represented.”

“The community feel- being able to connect with other leaders in a safe environment to talk about the challenges that we have around certain topics without feeling judged. Additionally, the curriculum offered a lot of tools to bring back to the ‘office’ and utilize with our teams and board.”

“The camaraderie and thought partnership was incredible.”

“Strengths were in the authenticity and energy of the facilitators and presenters, along with the resources provided. I loved the small group feel and how each lesson built upon the next. I especially appreciated the topics, since they did align well with issues that impact board development and growth, when considering diversification, relationship building, and creating a dynamic where everyone is seen and heard. We have the tools and now we need to put them into action. I loved it all – thank you!”

“I enjoyed the topics and the focus on real life application. The guest speakers were engaging and really drove the content home. I could feel that the UW Team is passionate about this work and that was refreshing. Another benefit was seeing nonprofits of different sizes and that we all have our own lifecycles.”

“Creating a welcoming atmosphere which made everyone comfortable to participate. It was like working with a board family.”