Volunteer Fairfax will help connect nonprofits to potential board members and potential board members to nonprofits in need of their service.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
Incorporated 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations located in Northern Virginia or the District of Columbia are eligible. Boards and Commissions of Northern Virginia local governments are also eligible to participate.
For this program, Northern Virginia is defined as Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince Williams Counties or the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas or Manassas Park.
Executive directors, board chairs, board chairs-elect and/or chairs of an organization’s nominating committee can participate in the program.
Introducing BoardLink Northern Virginia
The BoardLink Northern Virginia and Your Nonprofit will prepare an organization to find effective new board members through this program. The purpose for the orientation session includes:
- Understanding the basics of effective board management.
- Determining how an individual can find the right board of directors.
- Establishing the minimum requirements to receive board referrals (e.g., job descriptions, policies, etc.).
- Discussing effective welcoming and orientation of new board members.
- Establishing a partnership with BoardLink Northern Virginia
Once you’ve attended an orientation, access to the database will be granted. As an agency you will then submit an online profile with a description of needed board member(s) and their skills. Once you have completed your profile BoardLink Northern Virginia will work to match you with suitable candidate(s).
BoardLink Northern Virginia is seeking to faciliate community engagement and a successful match may therefore lead to a variety of outcomes including: an invitation to join a board, a committee or serve the organization as a volunteer. If a match is not made, your listing in the BoardLink data base will continue. Eligible nonprofits are welcome to re-list once additional needs arise.
Take The First Step: Attend A BoardLink Agency Orientation
Nonprofit orientations will be offered on a quarterly basis. Our upcoming orientation will be announced soon.
To register for an orientation session or for more information please contact Susan Sanow (703) 246-3534.
Are you wondering what the orientation will cover? To see a sample agenda click here.
Training Opportunities
Throughout the year, BoardLink Northern Virginia will work to facilitate a variety of training opportunities to support the work of nonprofits and their boards.
Stay Tuned for Our Next Workshop!
For more information please contact Susan Sanow (703)246-3534.
