FOCUS BoardBridge

Connecting nonprofits and leaders.

Are you a nonprofit looking to expand your pool of potential board members? Are you an individual interested in giving back to your community by serving on a board? Then FOCUS BoardBridge is for you!

Since its launch in fall 2023, FOCUS BoardBridge has successfully matched more than 100 candidates to nonprofit boards.

Applications for our next round of FOCUS BoardBridge matching will open in spring 2026.

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Launched as a pilot test in fall 2023, BoardBridge is an initiative of FOCUS St. Louis designed to help connect nonprofit organizations with potential board candidates through a matching process.

For nonprofits, the program offers the benefit of expanding your leadership pipeline and connecting with potential new board members.

For individuals, serving on a nonprofit board offers the opportunity to support causes you're passionate about, give back to your community, strengthen your leadership skills and make new connections.

The program is currently offered at no cost for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and individuals interested in serving on boards, with matching rounds held in the spring and fall.

Based on their experience, 92% of past participants would recommend the program.

FOCUS BoardBridge aims to complement other St. Louis board recruitment initiatives, not replace them.

FOCUS BoardBridge is for professionals from all sectors and industries who:

Desire greater civic and community leadership involvement
Are looking to contribute their time, treasure and talents to causes they are passionate about
Have the time and interest to commit to serving on a nonprofit board or committee

Applications for our next round of FOCUS BoardBridge will open in spring 2026.

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This is one of THE most significant and effective programs we have been a part of. The need for interested board members is always present and this process was truly exemplary ... not complicated, not a ton of time and 100% effective in introducing our organization to future board members.

Tami Timmer

Flance Early Learning Center

I appreciate this program so much! One of the best parts is linking with people who already have an idea of what a board member's role is. I feel like we were matched with high quality and professional people!

Jennifer Gadsky

ALIVE

Great program - simple yet effective. Very helpful in finding board members outside of the normal 'who we know' process.

Karen Ganschaw

Leadership St. Louis 2020-21

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding FOCUS BoardBridge, please contact Becky Rasmussen.

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