NextGen Student Application Spring 2027 Cohort #17

Yes! Put me on the Board of Directors of a Nonprofit Organization!

NEXT GENERATION (NEXT GEN) is an academic program that encourages students to experience nonprofit leadership from the board of director's perspective. This one-credit per semester class creates a cohort of students and nonprofit organizations that mutually benefits all participants. Students are partnered with a nonprofit organization based on interests, skills, and availability for two semesters (spring, fall). 

Students gain: 
-    Experience within the nonprofit sector
-    The ability to gain specific skills and experiences 
-    An ongoing cohort-based learning opportunity
-    A chance to get involved in the local community
-    An opportunity to network with board members
-    An increase in personal leadership capacity
-    The opportunity to share thoughts and ideas with fellow students and board members

Student Expectations:
-    Must be a second-semester freshman, sophomore, or junior
-    Required to attend class once per week
-    Commit to being a part of Next Gen for 2 semesters (spring, fall; summer is optional)
-    Work to ensure that your class schedule will not conflict with your board meetings
-    Identify and participate in an active board committee 
-    Attend all board, committee, and class meetings
-    Represent yourself, Marietta College, the Office of Community Engagement, and Nonprofits LEAD well by being a responsible, punctual, and engaged board member
-    Follow all safety guidelines of Marietta College and the participating organization

Applications will close on Friday, October 30th, 2026. Students will then be scheduled for a short virtual 1:1 meeting to discuss the program further and ask any questions you may have. Parings will be complete before Thanksgiving. 

 Please direct all questions to Shannan Tschopp, Director of Nonprofits LEAD at smt003@marietta.edu