FOCUS BoardBridge

Connecting nonprofits and leaders.

We are now accepting applications from both nonprofits and candidates for our Fall 2025 round of FOCUS BoardBridge!

Space is limited, and applications will close on Sept. 19, or earlier if capacity is reached.

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

Prior to being matched, you will need to attend the virtual Candidate Orientation on Sept. 30, from 12-1 p.m. This session will cover the BoardBridge process, as well as tips for selecting and serving on a board. (If you participated in a previous round of BoardBridge, you have fulfilled this requirement.)

Apply now to be part of our fall 2025 round!

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FOCUS BoardBridge is for nonprofit organizations who are seeking to connect with potential new board members.

Prior to being matched, a member of your staff or board will need to attend the virtual Nonprofit Orientation on Oct. 1, from 12-1 p.m. This session will cover the BoardBridge process, as well as tips and best practices for selecting and onboarding new board members. (If you participated in a previous round of BoardBridge, you have fulfilled this requirement.)

Apply now to be part of our fall 2025 round!

Apply

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 or the application process, please contact Becky Rasmussen.