Board Connector

Board Connector is our bi-annual networking event that brings together community leaders in search of board opportunities with nonprofit organizations
in a casual, open-house atmosphere to engage and connect.

Board Connector fosters increased civic engagement across all sectors and advances equity in leadership through board service.

“As my Dad’s caregiver I relinquished virtually every involvement after he passed, except church where he served as a deacon. After 8 years of near seclusion, I wondered “How do I get back on track?” At the LMR Board Connector, I met the Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director. Shortly thereafter I was interviewed & accepted on their Board. A new sense of belonging is the harvest I have reaped from the seeds of opportunity presented at this event. I will be forever grateful to LMR!”

Rev. Dr. Paige Lanier Chargois, LMR Class of 1998

, Clergy, Author, Church Consultant, & Trainer

"We attended the LMR Board Connector for the first time in 2019 with low expectations of finding a person who was willing to serve on the working board of a start-up nonprofit. Was I ever wrong? All the potential board members asked thoughtful questions and engaged in meaningful conversations. Several of them followed up and visited our nonprofit to learn more. Because of the board connector, we have a brand new board member with skills in marketing and communications. Thank you, LMR."

Audrey Smith

, Executive Director, Garden Schoolhouse

On October 22, 2020, the LMR Board Connector was transformed into a unique and entertaining virtual networking event.
LMR is pleased to have partnered with Degy World, an immersive event platform, to create a virtually interactive experience.

In Degy World, board prospects created their avatars and browsed the many available board opportunities by visiting with
nonprofit organizations in their virtual booths throughout the Expo Hall. Participants were able to research,
engage in conversation through the chat function and exchange contact information by sharing profiles.

LMR would like to thank our Premiere Sponsors, CarMax & SouthState Bank, for bringing Board Connector to our region!

Additional support for Board Connector was provided by the generosity of our Connector Sponsors:

Warren Whitney & Andrew Pegalis on behalf of The Collaboratory of Virginia

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Spring 2020 Board Connector

Registration for Spring 2020 Board Connector is open!

Spring 2020 Board Connector

Registration for Spring 2020 Board Connector is open!

Event Details

WHEN: Wednesday, March 25th, 5:30 – 7:30PM

WHERE: U-Turn Sports Performance Academy
2101 Maywill Street, Richmond VA 23230

“As my Dad’s caregiver I relinquished virtually every involvement after he passed, except church where he served as a deacon. After 8 years of near seclusion, I wondered “How do I get back on track?” At the LMR Board Connector, I met the Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director. Shortly thereafter I was interviewed & accepted on their Board. A new sense of belonging is the harvest I have reaped from the seeds of opportunity presented at this event. I will be forever grateful to LMR!”...

Rev. Dr. Paige Lanier Chargois, LMR Class of 1998

, Clergy, Author, Church Consultant, & Trainer

"We attended the LMR Board Connector for the first time in 2019 with low expectations of finding a person who was willing to serve on the working board of a start-up nonprofit. Was I ever wrong? All the potential board members asked thoughtful questions and engaged in meaningful conversations. Several of them followed up and visited our nonprofit to learn more. Because of the board connector, we have a brand new board member with skills in marketing and communications. Thank you, LMR....

Audrey Smith

, Executive Director, Garden Schoolhouse

“As my Dad’s caregiver I relinquished virtually every involvement after he passed, except church where he served as a deacon. After 8 years of near seclusion, I wondered “How do I get back on track?” At the LMR Board Connector, I met the Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director. Shortly thereafter I was interviewed & accepted on their Board. A new sense of belonging is the harvest I have reaped from the seeds of opportunity presented at this event. I will be forever grateful to LMR!”...

Rev. Dr. Paige Lanier Chargois, LMR Class of 1998

, Clergy, Author, Church Consultant, & Trainer

"We attended the LMR Board Connector for the first time in 2019 with low expectations of finding a person who was willing to serve on the working board of a start-up nonprofit. Was I ever wrong? All the potential board members asked thoughtful questions and engaged in meaningful conversations. Several of them followed up and visited our nonprofit to learn more. Because of the board connector, we have a brand new board member with skills in marketing and communications. Thank you, LMR....

Audrey Smith

, Executive Director, Garden Schoolhouse

“As my Dad’s caregiver I relinquished virtually every involvement after he passed, except church where he served as a deacon. After 8 years of near seclusion, I wondered “How do I get back on track?” At the LMR Board Connector, I met the Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director. Shortly thereafter I was interviewed & accepted on their Board. A new sense of belonging is the harvest I have reaped from the seeds of opportunity presented at this event. I will be forever grateful to LMR!”...

Rev. Dr. Paige Lanier Chargois, LMR Class of 1998

, Clergy, Author, Church Consultant, & Trainer

"We attended the LMR Board Connector for the first time in 2019 with low expectations of finding a person who was willing to serve on the working board of a start-up nonprofit. Was I ever wrong? All the potential board members asked thoughtful questions and engaged in meaningful conversations. Several of them followed up and visited our nonprofit to learn more. Because of the board connector, we have a brand new board member with skills in marketing and communications. Thank you, LMR....

Audrey Smith

, Executive Director, Garden Schoolhouse

“As my Dad’s caregiver I relinquished virtually every involvement after he passed, except church where he served as a deacon. After 8 years of near seclusion, I wondered “How do I get back on track?” At the LMR Board Connector, I met the Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director. Shortly thereafter I was interviewed & accepted on their Board. A new sense of belonging is the harvest I have reaped from the seeds of opportunity presented at this event. I will be forever grateful to LMR!”...

Rev. Dr. Paige Lanier Chargois, LMR Class of 1998

, Clergy, Author, Church Consultant, & Trainer

"We attended the LMR Board Connector for the first time in 2019 with low expectations of finding a person who was willing to serve on the working board of a start-up nonprofit. Was I ever wrong? All the potential board members asked thoughtful questions and engaged in meaningful conversations. Several of them followed up and visited our nonprofit to learn more. Because of the board connector, we have a brand new board member with skills in marketing and communications. Thank you, LMR....

Audrey Smith

, Executive Director, Garden Schoolhouse

Fall 2020 Participating Organizations

Animal Welfare

Richmond Animal Control (RACC) Foundation

Wings of Hope Ranch

Arts & Culture

Cadence Theatre Company

CultureWorks Richmond

Children & Family Services

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Greater Richmond SCAN

Neighborhood Resource Center of Greater Fulton

Education

Communities In School Chesterfield

Cristo Rey Richmond

Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (G.R.A.S.P.)

Math Science Innovation Center

The Podium Foundation

The READ Center

Environmental Advocacy

Capital Region Land Conservancy

Housing

Home Again Richmond

Health Care

Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter

Brain Injury Association of Virginia

The McShin Foundation

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Virginia

Project Yoga Richmond

Human Services

Assisting Families of Inmates

Commonwealth Catholic Charities of VA

Rebuilding Together Richmond

Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center

Sacred Heart Center

Second Chance at Renewing Self (S.C.A.R.S.)

Virginia Ability

Legislative Advocacy & Public Policy

Commonwealth of Virginia Boards & Commissions

Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

Virginia Anti-Violence Project

Virginia Center for Restorative Justice

Technology/Nonprofit support

Corporate Partners

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