Promoting diversity and inclusion among nonprofit boards
PROJECT INCLUSION
Project Inclusion is an award-winning board governance leadership and development program sponsored by United Way of South Hampton Roads designed to advance diversity and inclusion on the boards of local nonprofits and institutions. Project Inclusion prepares participants to serve on local boards and commissions by sharpening leadership and management skills and growing their professional networks. To learn more or get involved, email us.
LEARN FROM LOCAL LEADERS ABOUT:
- Board Operations and Protocol
- Collaboration and Conflict Resolution
- Issues Facing Nonprofit Organizations
- Strategic Thinking for Organizational Development
- Hampton Roads Socio-Economic Landscape
- Equity Leadership (DEIB Lens)
- Managing Legal Risk
- Fiscal Management: Strategic Fundraising
- Brand and Image Building
- CEO Panel & Networking Fair
TOTAL INVESTMENT
- Full access to alumni course content & resource library
- Printed/downloadable materials & session recordings
- Invitation to digital board & volunteer opportunity platform
- Alumni Lunch & Learn access (4 per year)
- Quarterly volunteer days & partner service projects
- Monthly alumni newsletter & event early access
- Opt-in digital directory profile
*One-time $200 access fee includes content, materials, and platform invitation*
CLASS OF 2026
Interested in joining our 2026 Project Inclusion Cohort? Sign up today using the button below.
BOARD & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Browse live openings on our digital platform and express interest with one click. Customize your profile so partners can find you by skills, interests, and availability.
Our Impact
of high-quality content on leadership and board governance
WEEKS
of advancing equity and inclusion
YEARS
alumni graduated from the program
Through Project Inclusion, I gained invaluable leadership skills that helped me grow both personally and professionally. The program taught me how to brand myself more effectively, strengthen my abilities as a manager and planner, and refine my teamwork skills. This initiative showed me the importance of collaboration, strategy, and community impact.
Daemien
2025 PI Graduate
I highly recommend this program to anyone who, first of all, feels like voices are not being served in the community, as it gives a voice to those that need it. I often say it’s not so much being at the table that matters, but being effective with your voice is what really counts.
Joleen
2025 PI Graduate
Project Inclusion was an amazing experience for me. It was something I was able to get plugged into while learning from different community leaders in South Hampton Roads about how to serve well, use my voice well, and that I have value to add into the South Hampton Roads area. Most importantly, I learned how to prepare well for a board and how to be a student.
Precious
2025 PI Graduate