BVU Alumni Membership
Your support is crucial to help us uplift nonprofits in Cleveland, Akron, and beyond.
Become an Alumni Member
Designed exclusively for alumni of BVU’s Board Matching Program, our Alumni Membership will make you a better board member through opportunities to learn and network – all while supporting BVU’s vision of a vibrant and inclusive community through volunteerism.
ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Help us connect people like you with opportunities to serve. Receive exclusive access to seminars and networking events.
$99 annually.
- Role of the Board – ONE free seat/year, $50-$100 value
- Advanced Board Trainings – FREE/DISCOUNT, $50 value
- Nonprofit Seminar Series – DISCOUNT, $100 value
- Civic Leadership Summit – DISCOUNT, $115-$165 value
- BVU Action Days – FREE, MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
- Annual Board Matching Celebration – FREE, MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Sharpen Your Skills
ROLE OF THE
BOARD
BVU’s flagship training, Role of the Board, provides a clear understanding of the role and expectations of nonprofit board members.
Members receive 2 FREE seats/year, discount for additional seats.
ADVANCED BOARD TRAININGS
Advanced Board Trainings go beyond Role of the Board, diving deep into the roles of Board Committees, conflict management, tips on being Chair, and round tables.
FREE for Alumni Members.
NONPROFIT SEMINAR SERIES
Our Nonprofit Seminar Series is designed to build nonprofit capacity through expert-led sessions on cybersecurity, storytelling, technology, and much more.
Alumni Member Discount.
Network and Volunteer
BVU ACTION DAYS
BVU Action Days are member-exclusive volunteer projects designed to support local causes while helping participants build meaningful connections with their community and coworkers.
Free for Alumni Members
BOARD MATCHING CELEBRATION
The Annual Board Matching Celebration brings fellow board leaders together celebrate your elections, prepare for your future as board members, and connect with BVU.
Free for Alumni Members
All Event Benefits
| Event | Description | Builds Your… | Typical Cost/Session | Alumni Member Benefit |
| Role of the Board | Flagship training providing a clear understanding of the role and expectations of nonprofit board members | Skills, Network | $100 | Free (1 seat/year) |
| Advanced Board Trainings (NEW for 2025!) | Virtual sessions that go beyond Role of the Board, diving into more specific topics such as committee roles and conflict management | Skills | $50 | Free |
| Nonprofit Seminar Series | Expert-led seminars designed to build nonprofit capacity through timely topics like fundraising or technology | Skills, Network | $50 | Discount |
| Civic Leadership Summit | Annual half-day conference uniting business and nonprofit leaders over a pressing topic in the sector | Skills, Network | $175 | Discount |
| Action Days | Member-exclusive volunteer projects that support local causes while building meaningful connections between participants | Network | N/A | Free, Exclusive Access |
| Board Matching Celebration | Annual event that brings together BVU-matched board leaders for an evening of celebration, learning, and networking | Skills, Network | N/A | Free, Exclusive Access |
RESOURCES
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