BoardBridge

BoardBridge is an opportunity under the umbrella of FOCUS St. Louis, led by Executive-In-Residence Anna Crosslin, to help nonprofit boards identify more candidates, especially those who are immigrants or who have grown up in immigrant households. Including ethnically diverse St. Louisans on our nonprofit boards is essential if we are to think, act, and be more inclusive in a region that is evolving racially, culturally, and socially.

Launched as a pilot test in fall 2023, BoardBridge aims to complement other St. Louis board recruitment initiatives, not replace them. Download our Info Sheet to learn more.

Want to diversify your board? 

BoardBridge is for nonprofit organizations who:

  • Desire to expand their circle of racial and ethnically diverse potential board candidates
  • Are committed to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
  • Are looking to welcome new board members, especially those from immigrant backgrounds

Before being matched, each nonprofit must have a board/staff member participate in an Orientation Session. This virtual event will provide an overview of the board matching process, along with best practices and tips for successfully diversifying your board. The orientation will take place on April 30 from 12-1 p.m.

Nonprofit applications for our spring round of matching are now closed. You can sign up here to be notified when applications re-open for our next round.

If you have questions about your existing application, please contact info@focus-stl.org.

Want to serve on a board?

BoardBridge is for racially and ethnically diverse candidates 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

Before being matched, candidates must participate in an Orientation Session. This virtual event will provide an overview of the board matching process, along with best practices and tips for serving on a board. The orientation will take place on May 2 from 12-1 p.m.

Candidate applications for our spring round of matching are now closed. You can sign up here to be notified when applications re-open for our next round.

If you have questions about your existing application, please contact info@focus-stl.org.