Who We Are

OUR LEADERSHIP

As of 2025, Board Connector is an initiative of the Nonprofit Resource Center. Why? It’s a natural fit with our mission to support nonprofits. We already offer classes on becoming a board member, conduct board training around governance and sustainability, and much more.

We’re passionate about empowering local nonprofits to thrive. Our mission is to strengthen small to mid-size organizations—particularly those with budgets under $1 million—through mentoring, coaching, board training, executive development, and by sharing vital infrastructure like HR, legal, and donor support. Founded to help nonprofits focus on what they do best—serving our community—we’re proud to cultivate leadership, foster collaboration, and expand impact across the Scenic City.

Our history

Board Connector was launched in Chattanooga in late April 2017 after recognizing that most of the area nonprofit boards did not accurately reflect the diversity of the Chattanooga community. With the support and feedback from Chattanooga charter nonprofit partners, Board Connector serves as a tool for members to step into board leadership roles and help connect others to identify qualified individuals who are willing to serve.

Board Connector will be launched in cities throughout the United States looking to move forward on issues related to diversity.. If your community is interested in having a platform that helps diversify your leadership pipeline, please feel free to contact us.

Additionally, if you are a company interested in placing some of your emerging leaders on nonprofit boards in the community, please contact us about our corporate membership program.

Founding Charter Partners

“Board Connector is a platform where diverse talent (women and ethnic minorities) interested in serving on a nonprofit organization’s board of directors can sign up for future director opportunities. Nonprofits with a goal of having a more inclusive board can access a pool of candidates that can help those nonprofits accomplish this goal.”