Sponsorship
Why should I become a sponsor ?
Board Apprentice is the leading organization for the practical development of tomorrow’s board members. We are a not for profit organization that mainly operates on the basis of volunteers and exchange of services. We hold events all over the world on the theme of diversity and these are kindly sponsored by a variety of corporations, academic institutions and governments.
We also conduct research into the impact of the Board Apprentice programme in coordination with various universities and business schools.
We offer a variety of sponsorship packages which cover anything from single events, to funding an employee, or supplying pro bono services or funding academic research.
The Board Apprentice concept has been created by board members for boards. It takes into consideration all the concerns a board might have about having an observer at the table.
It is not unusual for board meetings to have individuals other than the board members present in the room. Meetings are often attended by company secretaries, minute takers, advisors etc so the concept of a non-board attendee is not entirely alien.
What are the benefits of sponsorship ?
With input from boards and CEOs of companies, we are identifying appropriate candidates for Board Apprentice.
We have in place a selection procedure to ensure that individuals put forward as potential Board Apprentices have the necessary insight into corporate governance and the operation of a board and that they will be of suitable experience and background to be able to become a board member after finalizing the Apprentice education.
The Board Apprentice candidate will commit to the time necessary to fulfil the duties of an appointed board member effectively. They receive and read board packs, attend board and committee meetings and share their views with the board when invited to do so. They would attend General Meetings and also participate in board activities that take place outside of meetings.
Board Apprentices will sign a letter of appointment, which will include confidentiality and competition clauses, with the Board for a term of one year. The position will be unpaid and the Apprentice will fund his/her own expenses in connection with the education. They will not be appointed as a Director of the Company.
What sponsorship packages are available
Local Sponsor : Sponsor a local Board Apprentice group – £5,000 (or equivalent in local currency)
Regional sponsor : Sponsor Board Apprentice in a region or country – £15,000
Global sponsor : Sponsor Board Apprentice globally – £45,000
Academic / Research sponsor : Sponsor specific research conducted on the work we do.
Government sponsors : Government sponsorship to set up in specific countries. The sponsorship will go to the setup of Board Apprentice in their country in whichever way is appropriate locally.
We are also open to tailor-made sponsorship packages to suit the individual needs of a company or country.
