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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD CONNECTION

Harness your skills. Empower our community.

What does it take to become a stand-out nonprofit board member? Enrolling in our Fall 2024 Board Connection Program! Whether it’s your first time on a board or you’re a veteran looking to hone your skills, this fully virtual 4-part course has something to teach everyone. The training dives into everything from governance to diversity, equity, and inclusion and so much more. Fee: $500 As we work together to increase diversity on nonprofit boards, United Way’s corporate partner Sun Life Financial is sponsoring spots for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ individuals to register for Board Connection’s Fall 2024 courses at no cost. We also offer a limited number of scholarships. Please contact engagement@supportunitedway.org for more information on these.

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BOARD CONNECTION CURRICULUM

Board Membership & Governance

Oct 17 | 9 – 11:30 AM This session dives into the critical aspects of nonprofit boards with nonprofit professionals sharing their advice & most challenging experiences to give you an overview of what it really means to join a nonprofit board.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Oct 24 | 9 – 11:30 AM In this session, we’ll explore what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging really mean, how you can bring this lens to your board work and several common issues that get in the way of effective DEIB strategies.

Nonprofit Fundraising 101

Oct 31 | 9 – 11:30 AM This session dives 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.

Nuts & Bolts: Nonprofit Finance

Nov 7 | 9 – 11:30 AM 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 Portal

United Way’s Board Connection portal provides a critical resource to the Greater Boston community, connecting mission-driven individuals and local nonprofits to form long-lasting partnerships. Create a profile, browse or post open board positions, and communicate back and forth. All training sessions are run through the Board Connection platform. Upon registration, you will be provided with instructions on how to create your profile in order to gain access to the sessions.

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