BVU Board Matching Network
BVU Board Matching Participants are part of a special network of civically engaged community members who are addressing the most pressing challenges in our community.
Participants in the Board Matching Class of 2024 prior to the Role of the Board seminar.
By participating on the program, join over 4,000 professionals in the BVU Board Matching Network, many of whom have risen to board leadership positions and have served more than 1,000 Northeast Ohio nonprofits.
BVU takes pride in working to understand your unique skills and passions to match you with a nonprofit board that shares your values. We are also proud to connect you with like-minded professionals who share your passion for giving back.
Please know you can rely on BVU for help every step of the way. Whether the nonprofit you are matched to might benefit from volunteers, education, board training/development, or governance assistance, BVU is here for you on your journey to uplift the nonprofit sector.
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Take the Next Steps
To enter the Board Matching Program, you must be nominated by your organization or through the Minority Pipeline Initiative.
SCHEDULE WELCOME MEETING
Briefly meet with BVU to provide your experience, skills, and interests and ask any questions.
SCHEDULE MEETING TO REVIEW OPTIONS
Review and discuss your customized nonprofit board options.
REGISTER FOR ROLE OF THE BOARD
Join your class prior to the seminar to network and get to know each other.
Nonprofit Board Matching Team
Tricia Stevenson
Director, Leadership DevelopmentTricia Stevenson manages BVU's Board CONNECT program, where she prepares and matches business professionals to nonprofit board opportunities. She also provides guidance and consult...Read More
Darnell D. Davis Jr.
Director, Leadership and Strategic InitiativesDarnell D. Davis Jr works cross-functionally to achieve strategic priorities, develops strategic partnerships, participates in the DEI@BVU Task Force, and is on the Board CONNECT t...Read More
Sarah Castle
Senior Coordinator, Leadership DevelopmentSarah supports the Skill and Board CONNECT teams with board matching, facilitation of networking events, coordination of pro-bono volunteering and overall administrative help.
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The BVU Board Matching Network
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
BVU’s board matching process considers these four commonly asked questions about boaservice:
Uniquely positioned at the intersection of the nonprofit and business sectors, BVU couples the needs of nonprofits with the passions, budget, time commitment, and skills of business professionals.
BVU’s board matching process considers these four commonly asked questions about board service:
What is the mission and organizational structure?
BVU finds nonprofits that fit participants’ passion/impact areas based on:
- Budget size and community impact
- Board, staff, and leadership details
- Mission and impact areas
What is the time commitment?
BVU finds nonprofits that fit participants’ timing & locale:
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- 3 hours over 3-10 months for board matching process
- 4-6 required annual board meetings
- 4-6 annual committee meetings
What is the cost?
BVU finds nonprofits that fit participants’ budgets based on:
- Minimum contribution or “personally significant” amount
- Fundraising events and expected participation
What skills are required?
BVU finds nonprofits that match participants’ skills:
- All business skills have utility in nonprofit governance and board leadership
- Highest needs: sales, HR, finance, legal, logistics, operations, marketing, accounting, etc.