ON BOARD
Expand your board
Get a vetted, trained local business leader on your board.
Our team does the hard work of curating your board match and preparing your new member, so you can focus on what matters most. We:
- Meet with you to understand your board needs and priorities
- Recruit and vet local business leaders with relevant skills and experience
- Train candidates on how to be an effective board member
- Introduce you to a candidate passionate about your mission and ready to hit the ground running
- Prepare you to effectively integrate your new member
Upcoming Information Sessions for Nonprofits
General Info Session 01/09 at 12:00 p.m. ET Register Here
Why Work with Us
Proven
methodology
We complement your existing nominating and selection process, not replace it. Our high-touch vetting and training processes are tailored to support successful and long-lasting matches.
Board-Ready
Candidates
Our candidates have at least 10 years of work experience and a range of business skills and board experience. All candidates complete our proprietary training, so you can be assured they are ready to hit the ground running on their first day.
Long-term
Impact
We source candidates outside your ecosystem, opening connections for you with new segments of your community. Our candidates commit to at least one term; many stay far longer and eventually take on board leadership roles.
How it works
Application
Tell us your board needs and expectations, time and resource requirements, skills gaps, demographic priorities, and more.
Interview
We speak with your Executive Director and Board Chair to dig deeper into your board culture, composition, focus, and needs.
Matching
We find a great candidate for you. Primary factors we consider include the candidate’s connection to your mission and fit for your needs. Other factors include time and resource capacity, and fit with how your board operates.
Confirmation
Once we make a match, it’s up to you. Following your existing nominating and selection process, get to know your match, and decide whether and when to invite them to join your board.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Registered IRS 501(c)(3) organization
- Active Board of Directors
- Mission supports one of our metro-regions (Chicago, DC, Minneapolis-St. Paul, or Philadelphia)
- Mission does not promote specific religious beliefs or political parties
- $500,000 minimum budget
- Directors & Officers Insurance
Please note
Nonprofit participants are required to complete all On Board trainings, interviews, and surveys.
We set you up for success
Our best in class trainings are curated to ensure that you and your new board candidate are ready to hit the ground running.
Nonprofit training
Integrating New Board Members
Interactive workshop that examines your board dynamics and equips you with a toolkit to prepare your board and new member to succeed together
Joint training
Sorkin Summit
Annual conference featuring cutting-edge insights on trending topics board members and nonprofit leaders need to know about
Candidate training
Joining a Nonprofit Board
How to prepare to join a board; what makes a good board member; and the context nonprofits operate in
Candidate training
Nonprofit Board Crash Course
Deep-dive into governance fundamentals, financial responsibilities and statements, and fundraising roles and tools
Application Specifics
On Board applications are accepted on a rolling basis with matches made in three cycles throughout the year. Many applicants are matched in their first eligible cohort, however, if a great match is not available, we will keep working to find you a match for up to 12 months.
Applications received by each deadline are eligible for matching in the current cohort:
- August 16, 2024
- November 22, 2024
- March 28, 2025
How to apply: Our new portal makes it easy to view and apply for all our nonprofit opportunities. Create an account, and get a jumpstart on the application process today!
Please Note
The On Board matching program is valued at $10,000 and is provided to nonprofits free of charge. Nonprofit clients are expected to attend all trainings, participate in interviews, and complete our surveys.
For more information
Contact us with questions
Wendy Gualtieri
Managing Director
wgualtieri@compassprobono.org
Attend an information session
Upcoming Information Sessions for Nonprofits
General Info Session 01/09 at 12:00 p.m. ET Register Here