Board Connection - United Way of Massachusetts Bay

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD CONNECTION

Congratulations to our Fall Board Connection participants!

Get ready to make an impact by bringing your newly acquired knowledge and unique viewpoints to nonprofit boards!

Fall 2026

Special shoutout to our wonderful guest speakers and panelists who shared their nonprofit board knowledge and experiences: Nate Berkowitz, Roots Northshore Michelle Botus, Project Hope Jon Feinman, InnerCity Weightlifting Rose Francois, Midas Collaborative Elba Marcillo, Family Aid Brad Ursillo, United Way Massachusetts Bay

Are you looking to make lasting, impactful change as a nonprofit board member? 

Enroll in our fully virtual Board Connection program! Learn what to expect, how to find a board to serve on and the foundational elements of nonprofit board service. This 5-part course will introduce new skills and demonstrate how to strengthen and apply your current skills. Board Connection provides community members the foundational skills and knowledge to serve on nonprofit boards and connects them to nonprofit board opportunities.

Interested in serving on a nonprofit board?

Our next training series will be held in Spring 2027.

BOARD CONNECTION CURRICULUM

BOARD MEMBERSHIP

September 29 Dive into the critical aspects of nonprofit boards, understand foundational elements of board governance and learn best practices from experienced nonprofit professionals and board members sharing advice and their most challenging experiences.  

Board Fundraising

October 6 Don’t let fundraising deter you from joining a board. Become a fundraising pro. Learn how to fundraise effectively from experienced nonprofit development professionals and understand what fundraising role you might have as a nonprofit board member.   

DEI & Belonging

October 13 Explore what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging really mean and learn how you can apply this lens to your board work.  

NonProfit Finance

October 20 What you need to know about nonprofit finance , including D&O insurance, the 990 form and what a healthy nonprofit budget looks like.  

SUPPORT DIVERSE BOARDS

If your company or organization would like to support nonprofit board service and help develop and grow potential community leaders for your employees or in the community through Board Connection sponsorship, please contact us.

COST & SCHOLARSHIPS

The cost to attend Board Connection is $500, and many employers will reimburse this cost as a leadership training opportunity. As we work together to increase access of underrepresented communities to serve on nonprofit boards in our region, United Way’s Corporate Partner, Sun Life is sponsoring spots to support diverse boards with different race, gender, age, ethnicity among others represented. Limited scholarships are also available. For additional information on either of these opportunities, please email engagement@supportunitedway.org.

Scholarship Info

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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