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!




FALL board pipeline initiative




Week One- Tuesday, October 1


Topic: Legal & Ethical Responsibilities of Board Members

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


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


Week Two- Tuesday, October 8


Topic: Understanding Non-profit Financials

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


Round Robins: Finding Your Role and Giving Back, Lessons Learned from Service


This portion of the program will consist of round table discussions lead by HPGM members and partners, focusing on how you can get involved in your community, connect your passions to volunteerism, and build your resume outside of work.


Week Three- Tuesday, October 15


Panel: Successful Non-profit Fundraising


Topic: Building a Strategic Board Member Vision


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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