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.


This year, we are launched our new, expanded program!




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Our 3-Session Program Agenda


WEEK ONE- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Topic 1: Legal & Ethical Responsibilities of Board Members

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


Topic 2: Panel- What Do Organizations Look for in a Board Member?


Panelists:

Eric Lind, Florentine Opera

Stacy Swadish, Historic Milwaukee

Dorothy York, ACTS Housing


WEEK TWO- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Topic 1: Understanding Non-profit Financials

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


Topic 2: On the Table- Finding Your Role & Giving Back


WEEK THREE- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Topic 1: Panel- Successful Non-profit Fundraising


Moderator: Denise Thomas, the Effective Communication Coach


Panelists:

Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Rep

Bridget Kesner, Ronald McDonald House

Karen Spahn, Retired from Milwaukee Public Museum


Topic 2 : Workshop- Non-profit Strategic Planning

Presented by Linda Bacelis-Bush, Imaging Optimization Manager, GE Health Enterprise Solutions


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"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