Operation Match – Joining a NonProfit Board
Many of our nonprofit clients would like to talk with HBS alumni/ae interested in joining their Boards of Directors. Below are listed some (subject to change). If you may be interested, send an email to [email protected] for further information about board membership of any of the below. There is no commitment to doing so.
Abilis (Greenwich) supports those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Fairfield County and Westchester. www.abilis.us
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (Ridgefield) is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to presenting contemporary art; a platform for artists at pivotal moments in their careers. www.thealdrich.org
Always Home (Mystic) is dedicated to eliminating family homelessness in New London County. www.alwayshome.org
Arts for Learning CT (Hamden) is a leading provider of arts in education programs in the state, with a roster of 70+ teaching artists serve 150,000+ PK-12 students in over 60% of Connecticut’s towns annually. www.aflct.org
Bartlett Arboretum Association (Stamford) is an enchanting environment for people of and with classes, camps, and events. www.bartlettarboretum.org
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (Bridgeport) one of the largest private social services providers in CT. www.ccfairfield.org
Center for Family Justice (Bridgeport) strengthens women and families by eliminating domestic violence and abuse through education, intervention, advocacy, and community collaboration. www.centerforfamilyjustice.org
Connecticut Forest & Park Association (Rockfall/Middlefield) protects forests, parks, walking trails, and open spaces for future generations by connecting people to the land. www.ctwoodlands.org
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (Bridgeport) assists refugees, and new immigrants in resolving legal, economic, linguistic, and social barriers to become self-sufficient, integrated, contributing community members. www.cirict.org
Fellowship Place (New Haven) provides therapeutic support and rehabilitation services for adults living with mental illness; it focuses on education, employment, housing, and social integration. www.fellowshipplace.org
Girl Scouts of Connecticut (Hartford) builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.gsofct.org
Greater New Britain Teen Pregnancy Prevention (Pathways/Senderos Center) works to eliminate teen pregnancy by addressing its root causes, assuring high school graduation and promoting adult self-sufficiency. www.pathways-senderos.com
Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras (Fairfield) provides music education and performance opportunities to young musicians, drawing from over 30 communities. www.gctyo.org.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center (Hartford). Preserves Stowe’s Hartford home and the Center’s historic collections, promotes vibrant discussion of her life, and inspires commitment to social justice and positive change. www.HarrietBeecherStowe.org
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. (Old Lyme). Improves the lives of people with disabilities through the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and related programs. www.highhopestr.org
Housatonic Community College Foundation/ Housatonic Museum of Art (Bridgeport). The Museum Committee is instrumental to the HMA’s fiscal health and advancement. www.housatonic.edu/foundation
INTEMPO (Stamford). High-quality classical and intercultural music education to help low-income children, mainly from immigrant or first-generation backgrounds build critical emotional, cognitive, and behavioral skills to achieve life success. www.intempo.org
Jewish Family Service (Fairfield) is non-sectarian, open to all, to preserve and strengthen the quality of life of individuals and families in our community in accordance with Jewish values. www.jfsct.org
The Klein Memorial Auditorium (Bridgeport) enriches, educates and entertains through arts and ideas. www.theklein.org
Liberation Programs (Norwalk) provides comprehensive substance abuse
treatment services to low-income persons with complex life problems. www.liberationprograms.org
Litchfield Montessori School (Northfield). A small independent day school for children aged 15 months to 12 years; serving the whole child, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. www.litchfieldmontessori.org
Make-a-Wish (Trumbull). Granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. www.ct.wish.org
The Matthew Gaffney Foundation (Stamford) provides motivated, economically disadvantaged students an opportunity for a successful college experience and productive career. www.gaffneyfoundation.org
New Canaan Community Foundation (New Canaan) Promotes community philanthropy and helps donors achieve their charitable goals, www.newcanaancf.org
Pathways of Greenwich (Greenwich). Establishes and maintains programs to help rehabilitate those people with mental illness who are trying to re-enter the community. www.pathways-greenwich.org
Person-to-Person (P2P) (Darien) serving lower Fairfield County, provides emergency assistance for basic needs and support for individuals and families as they move towards stability. www.p2phelps.org
offers various performing arts to the community and surrounding area that they can enjoy and experience at a varied price points. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Social Ventures Partners – CT. (Westport) Engages with nonprofits to narrow the Opportunity Gap in CT. SVP seeks “partners”; SVP selects 2-4 nonprofits each year and invests money and expertise, often with “partners” serving on their Boards. www.socialventurepartners.org/Connecticut
SoundWaters (Stamford) Protects the Long Island Sound through education. www.SoundWaters.org
Stamford Symphony offers passionate, professional performances of the highest caliber, diverse and innovative programming, and inspiring educational initiatives, www.stamfordsymphony.org
Under One Roof (Norwalk) The Marvin sponsors quality, affordable housing for elderly persons needing supportive services. www.underoneroofinc.org
Wakeman Town Farm (Westport) An educational demonstration center for sustainable living, in keeping with our agrarian roots for all ages. www.wakemantownfarm.org
WorkPlace (Bridgeport) Develops a well-educated, well-trained, and self-sufficient workforce that can confidently compete in today’s changing global marketplace. www.workplace.org