COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD CONNECTION

Congratulations & Thank You
to everyone who participated

Get ready to make an impact by bringing your newly acquired knowledge and unique viewpoints to nonprofit boards! Special shoutout our wonderful guest speakers and panelists who shared their experiences: - Alex Train, Chief Operation Officer, La Colaborativa - Amber Redmond, board member and Board Connection alumna - Gail Latimore, Executive Director, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation - Karen Chacon, Executive Director, Latin Stem Alliance - Kristin Naylor, Board Member, Aaron’s Presents - Linda Miller-Foster, Director of Administration and Fundraising, NOAH - Rosario Ubiera-Minaya, Executive Director, Raw Art Works Coming Back Fall 2024

Virtual Agency Open House: May 8

BOARD CONNECTION CURRICULUM SAMPLE

Board Membership & Governance

Covers the critical aspects of nonprofit boards with a panel of nonprofit professionals and board members sharing their advice and most challenging experiences to give you an overview of what it really means to join a nonprofit board.

Nonprofit Fundraising 101

Dive into one of the most important aspects of board membership: fundraising! We’ll learn how to do it effectively, as well as gain insight from a leading development pro about what they look for in a board member.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’ll learn how to become a force for racial justice in your organization – exploring what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean, how you can bring this lens to your board work and several common issues that get in the way of DEI strategies.

Nuts & Bolts: Nonprofit Finance

In this session we get into the nitty-gritty of nonprofit finance and topics, including D&O insurance, the 990 form, and what a healthy nonprofit budget looks like.

Board Connection Platform

United Way’s Board Connection platform provides a critical resource to the Greater Boston community, connecting mission-driven individuals and local nonprofits to form long-lasting partnerships.

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Board Connection sponsorship is a meaningful way to advance your DEI goals, provide professional development opportunities for employees, and deepen your commitment to the communities where you do business.