BoardLinkSTL

The Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program is proud to be a member of the BoardLinkStL Alliance, a partnership of eight local nonprofit service providers representing the talents and academic resources of the St. Louis region.

Introducing
A new tool for the nonprofit community — preparing individuals to serve on boards and linking them with nonprofits ready to take their boards to the next level!

Mission
To invigorate St. Louis area nonprofit boards by enhancing governance through
innovative recruitment, matching, and education services.

BoardLinkStL believes that strong governance by well trained, motivated, and diverse leaders in the community will lead to stronger, better-managed nonprofits.
BoardLinkStL prepares individuals to be strong leaders and uses innovative technology to link nonprofits to these leaders who are prepared to serve.

BoardLinkStL
910 N. 11th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
www.boardlinkstl.org

How it Works...
A study on nonprofit board recruitment by the Volunteer Consulting Group found that:

• Nationally, nearly 1.8 million board seats become available each year, adding to a backlog of 1.2 million standing openings.
• Board candidate shortfall is most acute for the small to medium size organizations lacking sizable funds or an established brand.
• Most boards under-represent minority populations. Currently, minorities constitute 14 percent of board members, compared to 27 percent of the general population.
• Nonprofits needing board members often lack the resources needed to recruit individuals, and individuals, wanting to serve, do not know where to find new organizations.

The Alliance Members in BoardLinkStL understand the needs surrounding board recruitment. We recruit, prepare, and link interested individuals to meaningful service opportunities through innovative technology. BoardLinkStL Information Sessions are available for interested organizations.

Readiness to Recruit Workshop
For Nonprofits Seeking to Build Better Boards

Readiness to Recruit Workshop – For Nonprofits Seeking Board Leadership
Please note that at least two board members (including the board president) and the organization’s chief professional must attend. Other staff and board members are also welcome.

Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Date:   Thursday, January 31, 2008
Place: Chesterfield Arts
            444 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017
            Across from Chesterfield Mall; free parking.
Cost: $100-$300 based on a sliding scale - Includes training and unlimited access and matching

Readiness to Serve Workshop
For Individuals Motivated to Serve on Boards or Committees

Readiness to Serve Workshop – For Individuals Motivated to Serve on Boards or Committees

Date:   Thursday, February 7, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Place: Regional Arts Commission
            6128 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
            Free Parking across the street behind the Pageant
Cost:   $50 - Includes training and unlimited access and matching

For more information about BoardLinkStL or to register for an upcoming workshop, please go to www.boardlinkstl.org or call 314-539-4063. Please note that you must register on the wesbsite and create a user name and password before registering for a workshop.