by BVU Team | Sep 29, 2022
REGISTER Please join BVU and fellow board matching alumni on November 10 at Fathom at 4:30. This event is exclusive to individuals who went through BVU’s Board CONNECT board matching program. It has been our honor to connect you with nonprofit boards and now we hope...
by Sara Lom | Sep 7, 2022
Rob Zaremsky Director, Business & Community Engagement September 7, 2022 “Volunteering should be transformational, not transactional.” This is a phrase that we share on a regular basis during our enhanced volunteering sessions with volunteers from BVU Business...
by Sara Lom | Aug 10, 2022
Given current challenges facing community-based nonprofits, it is increasingly important for leadership to assess how more formal partnerships, including strategic combinations with other organizations, might help preserve and enhance their missions. Please join PBPO...
by Sara Lom | Aug 2, 2022
The People Who Power Our Nonprofits: Cultivating Your Talent – Board, Staff, and Volunteers Over the past 2+ years, it’s been our people- staff, board, and volunteers – who have helped our nonprofits survive. But at what cost? Burnout, turnover, lack of clarity...
by Sara Lom | Jun 23, 2022
What is the role of the board when it comes to nonprofit finances? Join the Community Foundation of Lorain County and BVU for a nonprofit financial seminar. This in-person seminar will feature Pam Lebold of Maloney & Novotny, LLC and a panel of Lorain-based...
by Sara Lom | Jun 11, 2022
REGISTER As leaders of not for profit organizations, the pandemic had a special impact as we both managed health risks, the resulting pressure on costs, revenues and labor all while continuing to deliver and administer to the needs of our members and beneficiaries. ...
by Sara Lom | Jun 3, 2022
The Foundation Community’s Racial Equity Journey and What it Means for Our Nonprofits Join BVU and keynote speaker and Philanthropy Ohio President and CEO, Deborah Aubert Thomas, to learn about funders’ internal racial equity practices, policies and culture, as well...
by Sara Lom | Jun 3, 2022
REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL ROLE OF THE BOARD As nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges, getting the governance right has never been more important. As a board member, you bring relevant skills, expertise and networks to the organization. It is important to...
by Sara Lom | May 31, 2022
BVU connects our nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas. These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based...