Serving the Community Through Leadership
Board Serve Central Oklahoma is a unique program of United Way of Central Oklahoma designed to
improve nonprofit boards by recruiting, training and matching board members with nonprofit
agencies.
Established in 2013, the seven-month program provides professional training on topics including
nonprofit board governance, leadership skills, nonprofit law, fundraising, crisis management and
other critical skills required to serve on a nonprofit board. The Board Serve program is offered every other year.
Upon completion of the program, each participant is matched with a United Way Partner Agency to
serve as a voting board member for at least one year.
For Interested Individuals
Nonprofit board service is a rewarding experience. By serving on the board of a nonprofit organization, you will:
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- Connect with others who share your passion
- Contribute your skills, expertise and access to resources to strengthen nonprofit organizations in central Oklahoma
- Support and strengthen the community in which you live or work
- Rally support and invite others to join you in advocating on behalf of the nonprofit’s mission
- Develop new skills and hone your leadership abilities
- Expand your social and professional networks
Who is Eligible?
We are looking for diverse individuals who are interested in becoming nonprofit board members.
Individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Diversity in life experience, ethnicity, geographic location and profession, including expertise
in any of the following fields: accounting, human resources, law, information technology, management/operations, marketing, public relations, fundraising, strategic planning and others. - Interest in and enthusiasm for board service and volunteerism.
- Attendance in a three-hour training session each month for seven months learning the duties and responsibilities of board members.
Program Requirements
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- Attendance is required at seven monthly sessions, 5:30-8:30 p.m., February through August, at United Way of Central Oklahoma, and a graduation ceremony in September.
- Participants are placed on a United Way of Central Oklahoma Partner Agency or Nonprofit Board after graduation and agree to serve as an active board member for at least one year.
- If accepted, a one-time, non-refundable program fee of $350 is required.
Application process
Applications are now open for the 2027 Board Serve class. The application deadline is October 16, 2026.
For more information, please contact:
Bridget Ramos
Corporate Volunteer and Special Projects Manager
boardserve@unitedwayokc.org
405-523-3581