The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation’s nonprofit board service programs provide nonprofit leaders and their boards with the knowledge and connections to do their best work.
The Virtual On Board series brings together nonprofit leaders, sector experts, and Booth community members for discussions on real governance challenges. Each session examines challenges and decision points, offering practical insights to help strengthen nonprofit boards and the organizations they serve.
Learn about upcoming On Board events.
The Nonprofit Leadership Circle is a dedicated peer-to-peer networking opportunity built to empower and connect experienced board members. Chicago Booth alumni currently serving on boards join a virtual cohort of alumni who are experienced nonprofit board members dedicated to supporting and learning from one another.
The Nonprofit Leadership Circle is organized in partnership between Chicago Booth's Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation and Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership. Sessions are facilitated by The William, ’88, and Alison Fitzgerald Executive in Residence for Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Board Service at the Rustandy Center, Todd Connor, MBA '07.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open. Apply by Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Our matching program connects Chicagoland nonprofits with Booth alumni who are looking to join a board.
The Rustandy Center is grateful to 1102 Partners for their support of our On Board programming.
Rustandy Center’s new virtual series, On Board: Boardroom Debates, explores the recent research behind nonprofit governance.
Should Your Nonprofit Board Appoint a Chief Governance Officer? It depends.
At the On Board Chicago conference, the Obama Foundation CEO explored how to create new opportunities and embrace differences.
Valerie Jarrett on Inspiring Change
The Rustandy Center’s On Board Chicago conference brings together changemakers to strengthen social change in Chicago—and beyond.
Changemakers Gather for Social Impact
What have we learned from this past year, and how can it help nonprofits adapt and increase their impact? Day 1 of On Board 2021 tackled these questions.
Social Sector Leaders Chart Post Coronavirus Path Forward
On the second day of On Board 2021, speakers discussed how nonprofits can move beyond building a diverse board and team to creating inclusive environments where everyone thrives.
How the Nonprofit Sector Can Create Truly Inclusive Environments
