BCLI Application for 2018

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone:

Email:

How did you hear about the BCLI?

What is your gender identity (circle one)? [OPTIONAL]

a)Gender Non-Conforming

b)Genderqueer

c)Man

d)Transgender

e)Woman

f)Not listed above (please specify: ______)

g)Prefer not to disclose

What is your race/ethnicity (circle one)? [OPTIONAL]

a)African American / Black

b)African Born

c)American Indian / Alaska Native

d)Asian / Asian American / Pacific Islander

e)Hispanic / Latino/a/x

f)Mixed Race

g)White (non-Hispanic)

h)Not listed above (please specify: ______)

i)Prefer not to disclose

What is your sexual identity (circle one)? [OPTIONAL]

a)Bisexual

b)Gay

c)Heterosexual/ straight

d)Lesbian

e)Queer

f)Not listed above (please specify: ______)

g)Prefer not to disclose

Do you currently serve on a city, county, or schoolboard or commission?Yes / No

If yes, please list:

What are your top three board or commission seats?(Pleasereferto theattachedseat list for options):

1.

2.

3.

Please include two professional references below:

Name:
Organization:

Title:
Phone Number:

Email:

Relationship (former or current):

Name:
Organization:

Title:
Phone Number:

Email:

Relationship (former or current):

Nominator (person writing your letter of recommendation):

Name:
Organization:

Title:
Phone Number:

Email:

Relationship (former or current):

Your nominator is a…

a)Labor Organization or Union

b)Policy Advocacy Organization

c)Community-Based or Grassroots Organization

d)Faith-Based Organization

e)BCLI Alumni

f)Other: ______

Please also include:

  1. Letter of recommendation from your nominator(Nominator should email it directly to ). This letter should include why the organization believes the applicant:
  • Would a good fit for the program
  • Has shared values with the nominating organization
  • Has advocated withlow-income communities, communities ofcolor, workers, and other underrepresented communities in the past
  • Would be a good future (or current) board member or commissioner
  1. Your letter of interest. Thisletterof interest shouldinclude:
  • Explain how you have advocated with low-income communities, communities ofcolor, workers, and other underrepresented communities in the past
  • Anyequity, socialjusticeandcareer aspirations you possess
  • Why you are interested in and would be a good candidate for each of the top three identified board or commission seats you listed on your application
  • Describehow you will continue to remain committed and accountable to the community throughout your work, especially if you become a board member or commissioner.
  1. Your most recent resume.

All materials (application, nomination letter, letter of interest, and resume)

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