Minority Pipeline Initiative
Connecting people of color to nonprofit boards.
What is BVU’s Minority Pipeline Initiative?
BVU’s Board Matching program, Board CONNECT, is nationally recognized program that helps professionals find the right nonprofit board member positions where they can make an impact. Through our Minority Pipeline Initiative, BVU offers our nonprofit board matching and training services for FREE to professionals of color who have an interest in serving on a nonprofit board. Thanks in part to the MPI, 27% of last year’s BVU Board CONNECT matches were people of color.
The Issue
On average, racial minorities do not represent more than 18% of nonprofit board membership throughout the country. However, There have been numerous studies that show a range of perspectives enhances creative thinking, innovation, and problem-solving, resulting in better decisions.
To get started, please email Darnell Davis Jr, Director, Leadership & Strategic Initiatives, at ddavis@bvuvolunteers.org.
Our Solution
BVU identifies professionals of color that may have an interest in serving on a nonprofit boards. These professionals are provided training on the role of a nonprofit board member, and then proceed through BVU’s board matching process to be elected to a nonprofit board.
Our Goal
To strengthen nonprofit boards by connecting them with diverse community members who can share their experience and expertise to increase impact while creating leadership and networking opportunities for people of color.
BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION
Your support provides equity and access for racial minorities to be a part of the decision-making that affects their communities.
For information about sponsoring the Minority Pipeline Initiative, please contact us.
Upcoming BVU Events
Lorain County Workshop Series: Role of the Board
Led quarterly by BVU's expert staff, these FREE in-person sessions will address current governance and management issues facing nonprofit board and staff leaders in Lorain County.
Ask the Expert
These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for nonprofits to receive assistance, answers, and suggestions from a skills-based volunteer in a particular subject area.
Nonprofit Leadership Advancement Program
Take part in this powerful cohort-based nonprofit leadership development program to become a more effective leader in the nonprofit sector.
Action Day
BVU Members are invited to join us for our first Action Day of the year with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Nonprofit Seminar
BVU's nonprofit seminars invite our region's nonprofits to come together for educational and insightful discussions.