The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) is designed to ensure that Orlando’s nonprofit leadership reflects the diversity of our community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where minority leaders have a voice at the table, not just a seat on the roster.
The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute consists of two, six-month programs: the nonprofit track, for nonprofit organizations interested in creating an inclusive environment on their boards, and the leadership track for individual Black leaders who desire to serve authentically on a local board.
The story of BBLI’s origins begins with a Facebook post that noticed a problem in our local nonprofit boards. This catapulted conversations with CFF and community members on what to do about the problem.
Through an anonymous gift from a donor-advised fund at Central Florida Foundation, BBLI was able to launch into its pilot year.
CFF’s Mark Brewer and Sandi Vidal both serve on BBLI’s Advisory Council.
In a recent nonprofit survey, only 11% of nonprofit boards have Black community members in comparison to 77% of the members being non-Hispanic white. The Foundation supports BBLI’s mission to ensure that Orlando’s nonprofit leadership reflects the diversity of our community.
If you’re interested in learning more about this partnership, fill out this form and we’ll be in contact with you shortly!
Sandi Vidal
VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives
svidal@cffound.org
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1700
Orlando, FL 32803
p. 407.872.3050
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