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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD CONNECTION

Harness your skills. Empower our community.

Are you looking to make lasting, impactful change as a nonprofit board member?  Enroll in our fully virtual Spring 2025 Board Connection program! Learn what to expect, how to find a board to serve on and the foundational elements of nonprofit board service. This 4-part course will introduce new skills and demonstrate how to strengthen and apply your current skills.
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Sessions start March 11, 2025

The cost to attend Board Connection is $500.  Upon completion you will be prepared to join a nonprofit board and can find a successful board match. You will also receive a Board Connection certificate and have access to search the Board Connection portal. - Free registration available for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ individuals sponsored by United Way’s corporate partner Sun Life Financial. Contact us for more information. -  We also offer a limited number of discounted scholarships. Contact us for more information. - Many employers will reimburse this cost as a leadership training opportunity.
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BOARD CONNECTION CURRICULUM

Board Membership & Governance

TUES, MARCH 11 // 9 - 11:30 AM Dive into the critical aspects of nonprofit boards, understand foundational elements of governance and learn best practices from professionals and board members sharing advice and experiences. 

Nonprofit Fundraising 101

TUES, MARCH 18 // 9 - 11:30 AM Don’t let fundraising deter you from joining a board. Become a fundraising pro. Learn how to fundraise effectively from development professionals and understand what fundraising role you might have as a nonprofit board member. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

TUES, MARCH 25 // 9 - 11:30 AM Explore what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging really mean and learn how you can apply this lens to your board work. 

Nuts & Bolts: Nonprofit Finance

TUES, APRIL 1 // 9 - 11:30 AM What you need to know about nonprofit finance, 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.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Are you an agency looking for board/committee members? Please complete the survey below. If you know of any promising candidates or are looking for board training please share this program information.
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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.
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Harness your skills. Empower our community.