Board Connector: Uniting Nonprofits for Impact

Welcome to Board Connector

Mobilizing Thriving Leaders. Building Stronger Communities.

Board Connector, a program of United Way of Central West Virginia, helps match passionate, skilled individuals with nonprofit organizations seeking diverse, engaged board members.

Whether you’re looking to serve or seeking to strengthen your board, Board Connector makes it easy to get involved and make a lasting impact.


For Individuals: Find Your Seat at the Table

Are you ready to lead, serve, and create change?

Board Connector helps connect you with nonprofit boards where your experience, passion, and perspective are needed most.

Why Serve on a Nonprofit Board?

  •  Help shape programs and decisions that impact your community

  •  Build leadership, financial, and strategic planning skills

  •  Expand your professional network

  •  Lend your voice to causes you care about

  •  Make a difference that lasts

How It Works

  1. Complete the board member application

  2. Share your interests and experience

  3. Get matched with nonprofits looking for someone just like you


 For Nonprofits: Strengthen Your Board

Looking for new leaders, fresh perspectives, or specialized skills?

Whether your board needs help with fundraising, governance, finance, or diversity — Board Connector can help you find the right match.

Why Participate?

  •  Access a pool of qualified, mission-driven individuals

  •  Build a more diverse, inclusive board

  •  Strengthen strategic leadership and sustainability

  •  Expand your network of advocates, donors, and champions

How It Works

  1. Fill out the nonprofit board opportunity form

  2. Let us know your mission, goals, and board needs

  3. Connect with individuals ready to lead


Get Started

Choose your path below to begin:

Apply to Serve on a Board

Submit a Board Opportunity (For Nonprofits)


Questions?

Contact:

Kerri Cooperkcooper@unitedwaycwv.org – (304) 340-3502

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