NTFB's Leadership Development Scholarship Program (LDSP) Application
This is a program intended for partner agencies who want to empower their leadership by gaining a Nonprofit Management Certification provided by North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM). NTFB will cover the cost of nonprofit management certification for applicants that apply and are approved. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application below. Please note that completing an application does not guarantee approval. An NTFB Representative will reach out to you for further questions or if you are approved.
Organization Name
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Name of Leader applying for LD Scholarship (Your Name)
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Title/Role
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Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter your direct phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
NTFB Staff Rep
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First Name
Last Name
Does your organization/do you meet all of the below eligibility criteria for the Leadership Development Scholarship (LDS)? Check all that apply (ALL conditions must be met in order to qualify):
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Agency must be a registered Nonprofit for at least 2 years (with an IRS Designation and Determination Letter)
Agency must be an approved feeding partner distributing food through NTFB for at least 1 year
Agency must be compliant with all NTFB Requirements and requirements/stipulations of any previous grants through NTFB
Agency must have a Board that is active, engaged, and supportive of opportunity for chosen leader (will need a board member to sign agreement on agency's behalf)
Leader who will undergo certification course must be top Executive at Agency (Executive Director, CEO, Director, etc.)
Leader must have been with Agency for at least 1 year. Must be committed to continuing to serve and grow with Agency.
Did you read the "LDS One Pager" and do you/Agency agree to the following requirements, if your application is approved?
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I understand that attendance and successful completion of Certification Course is mandatory. I have reviewed the schedule provided and am committed to attending all sessions and completing the Certification Course (and have made arrangements with my agency to do so)
I am prepared to complete a Pre and Post Assessment to determine the impact of Certification
Agency agrees to promote scholarship opportunity via one social media post and/or on Agency's Website
Tell us about the different roles you have held at your agency/current role and how long you have been in this role/at agency. Please include if you are paid staff or a volunteer.
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Have you had nonprofit management certifications or trainings in the past? Similar trainings or development opportunities?
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If yes, please list which opportunities specifically.
Why is this Certification Course beneficial to you as a leader? Explain how you are committed to continuing to serve and grow with your agency. How will this Certification Course benefit your agency?
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Have you spoken to your board about this opportunity? Are they supportive of you taking this Certification Course?
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Board Member Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Any additional details you would like to share in regard to this opportunity/your application?
If you/your agency have any hardships (need assistance with fuel costs, other hardships such as having lack of coverage at your agency when attending courses, etc.) please list those here.
Please confirm that you will attend each required date/session by selecting them below. If you are not available, you will not be able to participate in the course.
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Monday, 2/23/26 - 9am - 4pm
Monday, 3/9/26 - 9am - 4pm
Monday, 3/23/26 - 9am - 4pm
Monday, 4/13/26 - 9am - 4pm
Monday, 4/27/26 - 9am - 4pm
Monday, 5/11/26 - 9am - 4pm
Monday, 5/18/26 - 9am - 4pm
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