Boardroom Bobcatsplaces places undergraduate and graduate students on nonprofit boards to serve as non-voting members for a full academic year. The program has been a fixture in the Bozeman community since it was first launched in August 2016.

The mission of Boardroom Bobcats is to develop students to become catalysts for change who seek life-long commitments to community involvement and board service, creating value and lasting impact for nonprofit organizations and the greater community.  As a reciprocal partnership, nonprofits gain insights and a fresh perspective from MSU students while training future board leaders.  Students gain practical boardroom experience, familiarity with the nonprofit sector, mentee opportunities and lifelong leadership and communication skills.

The program consists of regular attendance of students at board meetings and complementary leadership trainings in nonprofit board work coordinated by the Leadership Institute.

Applications have closed for the 2024-2025 academic year. Check back in April 2025 to apply for the 2025-2026 cohort!