COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD CONNECTION

Congratulations to our Spring Board Connection participants!

Get ready to make an impact by bringing your newly acquired knowledge and unique viewpoints to nonprofit boards! Special shoutout to our wonderful guest speakers and panelists who shared their experiences: Adriana Leo, Community Action Inc. Jon Feinman, InnerCity Weightlifting Anna Krieger, Mass Advocates Johanna Malone, Mujeres Unidas Avanzadas Charmaine Arthur, Freedom House

BOARD CONNECTION WILL RETURN FALL 2026!

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 4-part course will introduce new skills and demonstrate how to strengthen and apply your current skills. Board Connection provides community members to serve on nonprofit boards and connects them to nonprofit board opportunities.

BOARD CONNECTION CURRICULUM

NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBERSHIP 101

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

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

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

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.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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.

SUPPORT DIVERSE BOARDS

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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