Board Member Matching Program
Are you looking to join a nonprofit board? Or are you a nonprofit looking for board members? If you answered “Yes!” to either question, then this new Board Member Matching Program is for you!
Join a Nonprofit Board
If you are looking to join a nonprofit board, then check out the list below of local nonprofits who seek experienced board candidates. Your unique skills and expertise might just be exactly what they’re looking for!
Once you find a nonprofit organization you’d like to serve, please complete and submit this Board Member Candidate Interest Form. You will indicate on the form which nonprofit(s) you are interested in, and we will forward to them your form. The nonprofit(s) will follow-up with you directly if they believe your skills and experience are a good match for what they currently need in a board member.
Looking for board training?
If you would like to increase your understanding of board roles and responsibilities, we are proud to offer a new “Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance” workshop. We are partnering with Propel Nonprofits from the Twin Cities to offer this course several times a year free of charge to folks in the La Crosse area (a $75 value). Click here to sign up
Find Board Members
Nonprofits looking for new board members can start their recruitment process here. Please note: The board member matching approach works best for organizations that:
- Have been operating as a nonprofit for a year or more
- Have a board in place with regular meetings and active board members at least in office positions
- Are relatively stable organizationally and financially
If you meet all the above criteria, please complete the Nonprofit Seeking Board Members Intake Form to get started with your board member matching process. We’ll add you below to the “Nonprofit Board Opportunities” list where your posting will stay active for six months. You can decide to have us remove it prior to that, or ask us to renew your listing for an additional six months, with one year maximum.
If individuals are interested in serving on your board, they will submit the Board Member Candidate Interest Form and we will forward it to you.
If your organization does not meet the criteria listed above, you might find helpful this article from Propel Nonprofits about recruiting nonprofit board members: https://www.propelnonprofits.org/resources/recruiting-new-board-members/
Nonprofit Board Opportunities
The nonprofit organizations listed below are currently looking for candidates to fill board positions. If you are interesting in serving on any of the following nonprofit boards, please complete and submit this Board Member Candidate Interest Form. We will forward it to the nonprofit(s) you indicate on the form. The nonprofit(s) will then follow-up directly with you if they consider your skills and experience to be a good match for what they seek in a new board member.
Nonprofit organizations currently seeking new board members:
Next Steps for Change, Inc.
Mission: Next Steps for Change builds community-based support teams to connect with members of our community who suffer from substance use disorders. Our mission is to lead them to their next steps toward recovery though the use of peer support.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: www.nextstepsforchange.com
Address: N5782 Lake Park Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
Annual budget: $250,000
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 1
Skills they’re looking for in a board member:
- Board governance
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Management and leadership
- Marketing and PR
- Technology
- Fundraising
- Legal
- Grant writing
- Public policy and advocacy
- Strategic and business planning
Details:
We would like people who have some Board experience or are willing to go through trainings to learn. As a very new nonprofit, we have people with passion on our Board who helped get our organization started and now we are looking for people to help take it to the next level. Any of the skills listed as desired would be helpful, but board governance and financial management would be top priorities.
People in recovery and who bring the diversity of our community are extremely important for our organization!
We would be happy to talk with you more about our organization and how we grew very quickly. Our website unfortunately is out of date due to our quick growth (we are actively working on getting it updated) so looking at our Facebook presence is more accurate.
Number of current board members: 4
Meeting location: Virtually
Regular meeting schedule: 4th Thursday at 7 PM
Time expecation (hrs/mo.): 2
Length of term: 2 years
Terms allowed (# of terms): Undefined
Board member giving requirement: None
Committee service requirement: None
Policies this organization has:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Confidentiality
Does organization carry Director’s and Officer’s insurance: Yes
Does organization have a board orientation program: No
If you are interested in serving on this board, please complete the Board Member Candidate Interest Form.
The Parenting Place
Mission: Supporting and empowering a community of adults who nurture thriving children
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: theparentingplace.net
Address: 1500 Green Bay Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Annual budget: $2,700,000
Number of paid staff (FTEs): 39.15
Skills they’re looking for in a board member:
- Marketing and PR
- Technology
- Legal
Details:
Also interested in knowledge of Financial Investments for management of reserves.
Our Board Members believe that investing in parents and their young children is essential to a thriving community.
We don’t require that our Board Members make a financial contribution to the organization, but it is highly recommended and appreciated. We recognize that giving of time and talents is also a contribution and value the service time that a Board Member provides.
Number of current board members: 13
Meeting location: Green Bay Street and virtual
Regular meeting schedule: 3rd Monday of the month from 12-1:30 PM
Time expectation (hrs/mo): 3
Length of term: 3 years
Terms allowed (# of terms): 2
Board member giving requirement: No
Committee service requirement: No
Policies this organization has:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does organization carry Director’s & Officer’s Insurance: Yes
Does organization have a board orientation program: Yes
If you are interested in serving on this board, please complete the Board Member Candidate Interest Form.
Independent Living Resources
About Independent Living Resources, Inc.
Mission
Committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice, and education resulting in empowerment for individuals with disabilities.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: www.ilresources.org
Address: 4439 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse
Annual budget: $1.5 million
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 27
What ILR is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Financial management
- Management and leadership
- Marketing and PR
- Fundraising
- Public policy and advocacy
- Strategic and business planning
- Program management
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
Independent Living Resources, Inc. (ILR) is searching for board members who have experience and passion for supporting people with disabilities in increasing their independence. ILR is currently looking for board members who have experience with financial management; nonprofit financial experience is a plus. ILR is also looking for potential board members who have experience with fundraising and marketing.
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 7
Meeting location: Virtual via Zoom
Regular meeting schedule: Last Monday of the month, every other month, from 1-3 PM
Time expectation (hours/month): 2 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 2
Terms allowed (# of terms): 3
Board member giving requirement: None
Committee service requirement: No
ILR has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does ILR carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes
Does ILR have a board orientation program? Yes
Interested in learning more about serving on ILR’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/
Climate Alliance for the Common Good
About Climate Alliance for the Common Good
Mission
Raise public awareness about climate change and offer concrete solutions that individuals and organizations can undertake.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: www.climatealliancecg.org
Address: N2176 Valley Rd
Annual budget: $27,000
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 0
What Climate Alliance for the Common Good is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Fundraising
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
Climate Alliance for the Common Good is searching for board members who have experience and passion for supporting awareness and education of climate issues. The organization is looking for an individual with high social capital and ready to support fundraising in order to raise funds to hire an executive director.
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 8
Meeting location: Virtual
Regular meeting schedule: Quarterly
Time expectation (hours/month): 1-2 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 3 years
Terms allowed (# of terms): 2 terms
Board member giving requirement: None
Committee service requirement: No
Climate Alliance for the Common Good has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does Climate Alliance for the Common Good carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? No
Does Climate Alliance for the Common Good have a board orientation program? No
Interested in learning more about serving on Climate Alliance for the Common Good board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/
La Crosse Public Education Foundation
About La Crosse Public Education Foundation
Mission
Enhance learning opportunities for students in the School District of La Crosse and to promote community understanding and support for public education.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: https://lacrosseeducationfoundation.org/
Address: 807 East Ave S.
Annual budget: $275,000 – $300,000
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 1.3
What The La Crosse Public Education Foundation is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Board governance
- Financial management
- Management and leadership
- Marketing and PF
- Fundraising
- Legal
- Public policy and advocacy
- Strategic and business planning
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
La Crosse Public Education Foundation is looking for general members of the community who care deeply about public education and have the skills listed above as well as a connection to the School District of La Crosse. The organization is looking for an individual that has a CPA certification or similar professional experience to serve as Treasurer on the board.
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 16
Meeting location: Hogan Administration Building
Regular meeting schedule: 4th Monday of each month at 4:30 pm
Time expectation (hours/month): 2-3 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 3 years
Terms allowed (# of terms): 2 terms
Board member giving requirement: Yes
Committee service requirement: Yes
La Crosse Public Education Foundation has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
Does La Crosse Public Education Foundation carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes
Does La Crosse Public Education Foundation have a board orientation program? Yes
Interested in learning more about serving on La Crosse Public Education’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/
The Good Fight Community Center
About The Good Fight Community Center
Mission
Provide at-risk and disadvantaged youth with hope, encouragement, and a safe environment to develop personal goals, discipline, and values free from juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, truancy, criminal gang activities, and other difficult challenges.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: https://thegoodfight.club/
Address: 118 6th Street N.
Annual budget: $440,000
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 5
What The Good Fight Community Center is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Board governance
- Management and leadership
- Marketing and PF
- Fundraising
- Grant writing
- Strategic and business planning
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
The Good Fight Community Center is searching for community members that are enthusiastic about the work and have a deep desire to be engaged in the responsibilities of serving on the board of directors. These individuals will be responsive to communications and have time to invest on a regular basis. An ideal individual would have some level of experience with board operations and involvement as well as fundraising.
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 4
Meeting location: The Good Fight Community Center
Regular meeting schedule: Bi-Monthly
Time expectation (hours/month): 5 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 3 years
Terms allowed (# of terms):Unlimited
Board member giving requirement: Yes
Committee service requirement: No
The Good Fight Community Center has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does The Good Fight Community Center carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes
Does The Good Fight Community Center have a board orientation program? No
Interested in learning more about serving on The Good Fight Community Center’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/
The Center 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
About The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
Mission
Create spaces for connection, community, education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, our allies, and our neighbors.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: https://7riverslgbtq.org
Address: 230 6th Street S.
Annual budget: $100,000
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 1
What The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Financial Management
- Management and leadership
- Marketing and PF
- Strategic and business planning
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection is looking for members of the LGBTQ+ community to join the board of directors. Duties including fundraising support, strategic planning, connections and community involvement and financial management. We meet once a month to discus the direction of The Center. Come be part of bettering the community for LGBTQ+folx!
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 6
Meeting location: The Center
Regular meeting schedule: Monthly
Time expectation (hours/month): 2 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 2 years
Terms allowed (# of terms):3 terms
Board member giving requirement: No
Committee service requirement: No
The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does The Center carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes
Does The Center have a board orientation program? Yes
Interested in learning more about serving on The Center’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, Inc
About New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, Inc
Mission
Provide safety and services to adults and families who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse so they can make decisions about their lives in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and empowering atmosphere. We promote the concepts of non-violence and equality through intervention, prevention, and education.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: https://www.nhagainstabuse.org
Address: 1223 Main Street
Annual budget: $1.200,000
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 19
What New Horizon Shelter and Outreach Center is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Financial Management
- Legal
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center is looking for community members to join the board who have experience reading financial statements and can assist and lead other board members with gaining knowledge in this area. We are also looking for board members who have strong knowledge of business law.
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 7
Meeting location: 1223 Main Street
Regular meeting schedule: 4th Tuesday of every month beginning at 5:15 pm
Time expectation (hours/month): 2 -3 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 3 years
Terms allowed (# of terms): 2 terms
Board member giving requirement: Yes
Committee service requirement: No
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes
Does New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center have a board orientation program? Yes
Interested in learning more about serving on New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/
Wispact Inc
About Wispact Inc
Mission
Enhance the well-being of people of all ages with disabilities across Wisconsin through the management of special needs trusts by promoting more choice and opportunities.
Type of charitable status: 501(c)3
Website: https://www.wispact.org
Address: 1226 Corporate Drive, Madison, WI 53714
Annual budget: $2.6 Million
Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 18
What Wispact is looking for in a board member
Skills desired in a board member:
- Board governance
- Financial Management
- Technology
- Legal
- Strategic and business planning
Skills desired in a board member (detail):
Wispact Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that administers pooled and community Special Needs Trusts for people with disabilities. Based in Madison, Wispact manages the Special Needs Trusts for more than 5,000 people throughout the state of Wisconsin. Wispact has a professionally diverse Board of Directors. Our business model is designed around our Special Needs Master Trust, which allows Wispact to establish trusts to protect an individual’s means-tested benefits while providing prudent financial management to ensure that a trust account holder may purchase goods and services as per the permitted guidelines. Wispact is always in need of Board members with legal and financial experience and accumen. In addition, we have a Board member terming off who is a professional guardian, and another who is a provider of disability support services. So, we are seeking Board members with financial, legal, guardian and/or direct service experience for persons with disabilities.
General board information and time commitments
Number of current board members: 15
Meeting location: Committee meetings are remote/virtual. In-person Board meetings are TBD *usually between Madison and Milwaukee
Regular meeting schedule: End of February; Middle of July; mid-October (Annual) and first week of December
Time expectation (hours/month): 2.5 hours a month
Length of term (# of years): 3 years
Terms allowed (# of terms): 2 terms
Board member giving requirement: No
Committee service requirement: No
Wispact has the following policies:
- Conflict of interest
- Non-discrimination
- Whistle-blower
- Confidentiality
Does Wispact carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes
Does Wispact have a board orientation program? Yes
Interested in learning more about serving on Wispact board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/