COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
BOARD CONNECTION
Spring 2026 Registration Open Now!
Are you looking to make lasting, impactful change as a nonprofit board member? Enroll in our fully virtual Spring 2026 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.
BOARD CONNECTION CURRICULUM
NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBERSHIP 101
March 17, 2026
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.
Fundraising
March 24, 2026
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.
Finance
March 31, 2026
What you need to know about nonprofit finance , including D&O insurance, the 990 form and what a healthy nonprofit budget looks like.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
April 7, 2026
Explore what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging really mean and learn how you can apply this lens to your board work.
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.
If you are part of a nonprofit that is looking for board/committee members and would like to share this information, please complete the survey.
Join us as an agency partner or sponsor
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.
