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Volunteer Alexandria
Volunteer Alexandria is pleased to announce its second implementation of Board Impact. This program provides company employees and individuals interested in Board Service with a comprehensive foundation in nonprofit governance and board leadership. The training prepares professionals to serve as informed, strategic, and mission-aligned board members. Participants may also opt into the matching component, which connects them with 1–3 nonprofit organizations that align with their skills, interests, and values.
“Volunteer Alexandria’s Board Impact Program is a win for nonprofits, leaders, and the broader community. The ’speed matching’ format makes it easy and energizing for Move2Learn to meet talented professionals who are eager to give back, and those new connections are helping us strengthen our organization and our impact in Alexandria’s public schools.” Brooke Sydnor Curran, president and CEO of Move2Learn
The program is designed for professionals 18 years and older interested in nonprofit board service; Employees seeking leadership development opportunities; and businesses that encourage community engagement and civic leadership. Complete the application by April 15 https://bit.ly/BIP4IND2026.
“Today’s organizations are looking for ways to develop strong leaders while deepening their impact in the communities they serve. The Board Impact Program (BIP) provides a structured pathway for employees to gain leadership experience”, says Marion Brunken, Executive Director of Volunteer Alexandria. “This also provides the nonprofit organizations with better board members, who have the necessary understanding of how to be a good member.”
Participants will learn:
- An overview of the nonprofit sector and emerging trend
- The different types of nonprofit boards
- Core functions and responsibilities of board members
- The importance of healthy governance and strong board culture
- Clear “swim lanes” between board leadership and executive staff, and
- How to elevate their personal and professional presence as a board member
The program will include speaker Jennica M. Jardine Whitfield, CPA, KWC; Dr. Tammy Mann, TSM Strategic Advising; and several nonprofit Executive Directors, who will share details about their experiences. Participants leave with practical knowledge and a clear understanding of how to contribute effectively at the board level.
“The Board Impact Program connected us with three dedicated individuals who truly understood what it means to serve. They arrived with a clear understanding of board governance and the importance of development work. Having one of those candidates join our board last month has already made a positive impact on Seaport”, says Debra Roepke, Executive Director of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation.
For more details, review the FAQ's. Visit https://www.volunteeralexandria.org/board-impact-program for more details.
The program is supported by the Brunswick Group, BoardSource, and AlexRenew.
About Volunteer Alexandria: Volunteer Alexandria, a nonprofit organization, inspires and connects people to service to strengthen other nonprofits and to improve our community. Volunteers solve local problems and serve as a powerful force toward a healthy, productive, and engaged community.
