Board Pipeline Initiative



In partnership with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, HPGM launched the Board Pipeline Initiative in 2016, with the goal of preparing professionals for service on non-profit boards.


We know that great non-profit organizations throughout the city are looking for diverse, talented individuals to serve on their boards and committees. This program helps them to find great matches from our membership.


In 2018, we launched our new, expanded program!




program agenda



TUESDAY, MARCH 12


Topic: Legal & Ethical Responsibilities of Board Members

Presented by Christopher Schreiber, Shareholder, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.


Panel: What Do Organizations Look for in a Board Member?

Brett Blomme- President & CEO, Cream City Foundation, Inc.

Christy Brown- Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

Valerie Vidal- President & CEO, Meta House


TUESDAY, MARCH 19


Topic: Understanding Non-profit Financials

Presented by Jill Boyle, Senior Manager- Not-for-Profit Tax, SIKICH LLP


Finding Your Role & Giving Back, Lessons Learned from Service

HPGM members will lead small group discussions about getting involved in your community, connecting your passions to volunteerism, and building your resume outside of work.


TUESDAY, MARCH 26


Panel: Successful Non-profit Fundraising

Kelly Candotti- Development Director, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Laura Emir- Director of Individual Giving, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin


Topic: Board Member Case Studies- What Would You Do?

Presented by Christine Hill, Executive Director, Future Milwaukee



"The HPGM Board Pipeline Initiative served as a great introduction to the structural, financial, and substantive components of organizational boards, helping me feel prepared to serve on one in my community. I now proudly serve on two Milwaukee non-profit boards as a result of my experience through this initiative."



Sofia Ascorbe, Attorney, Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.



"We were impressed with it all, from learning about the Pipeline Initiative and the training it affords young professionals, to actually meeting the remarkable graduates of the program. Best of all, through the networking event, we met two exciting and extraordinarily qualified individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors."



Chris Cowles, Board President, The Washington County Humane Society