What We Do

The Boston Club is a vibrant membership community of professional women and community leaders. TBC members connect through a busy schedule of in-person and virtual events, programs, and informal gatherings for networking, knowledge sharing, professional growth, and a wide array of member-initiated activities. 

 

We ensure a positive and high-impact experience for all members through the governance of our Board of Directors and leadership of our Executive Director and amazing administrative team. The innovative and exciting array of TBC programming is fueled by the creativity, energy, and commitment of TBC members, who are valued and active contributors to Club life. 

 

Interested members are invited to contribute their time, expertise, and passions in a wide variety of areas including: 

 

  • Mentoring, Professional Growth and Advancement 
  • Nonprofit and Corporate Board Education and Placement 
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 
  • Program Development and Events 
  • Member Engagement and Community Building 

 

For more information about TBC programs and offerings, please contact Veronica Accardo, Director, Member Services, at veronica@thebostonclub.com.

Corporate Board
Preparation & Placement

The Boston Club is committed to accelerating progress toward gender parity on corporate, private company, and nonprofit boards. Building on our decades as a groundbreaking and driving force in preparing and placing women on boards in the Boston area and beyond, we: 

 

  • Offer top-tier board preparation and placement programs, delivering education and mentoring to guide TBC members in positioning themselves for success in the highly competitive landscape for board seats —  and to excel once in these highly sought after positions 
  • Partner with nationally recognized training and placement organizations, such as National Association of Corporate Directors – New England, as well as with national board placement networks, like The Leaderboard, 30% Coalition, and others, often benefitting from free or discounted rates for TBC members. 
  • Bring more than two decades of leadership and advocacy for gender parity on corporate boards and executive C-suites, most notably through our annual Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers of the Top 100 Massachusetts Public Companies. In partnership with Bentley University, we examine annual trends in board composition and executive leadership to monitor progress toward more diverse representation. 


Check out our up-to-date archive of TBC Census reports by clicking here.


Nonprofit Board
Preparation & Placement

TBC has a strong commitment to our regional nonprofit community and provides essential support to our 40+ partner organizations, helping build their pipeline of diverse, qualified board candidates through our nonprofit board placement service. We have placed hundreds of women on boards at high-impact organizations representing education, human services, arts & culture, healthcare, the environment, and more.  

 

For TBC members interested in this sector, we offer: 

 

  • Educational programming and mentoring as preparation for nonprofit board service and philanthropic involvement 
  • Special access opportunities for placement on nonprofit boards


To view a list of our current Nonprofit partners and the board opportunities they have available, please click here.


Did you recently join a nonprofit board? TBC's Nonprofit Board Education Subcommittee recently created something for you! Download and share our latest resource: A Quick Guide to Your First Nonprofit Board Experience.


If you are connected to a nonprofit organization interested in partnering with The Boston Club to identify qualified women board candidates, please complete this form and someone from our Search Subcommittee will be in touch.

Mentoring at The Boston Club

We all need space to explore what truly matters to us—whether it’s reaching for a new goal, navigating a transition, or sharing our hard-earned wisdom. At The Boston Club, we believe that women helping women changes lives. Our mentoring programs are built on that ethos: experienced members giving back as mentors to members looking for support and guidance on specific goals. Our programs include 1:1 Peer Mentoring, Mentorship Circles, and Office Hours.


A cornerstone of The Boston Club, the Peer Mentoring Program runs from October through May and fosters meaningful, one-on-one monthly conversations between mentors and mentees focused on a specific goal. Participants build deep, lasting connections with fellow members while exploring topics that matter most to them - whether it's navigating career transitions, understanding the entrepreneurial journey or balancing professional goals with family responsibilities. The application for this members-only program opens each August. Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 program. 


Mentorship Circles, launched this fall, offer small-group discussions around a common theme such as managing transitions and leading in turbulent times. Guided by experienced facilitators who keep discussions on track, foster inclusive and active participation, share relevant resources, and help the group identify key takeaways and areas of focus for future sessions. The application for this members-only program opens in August, and the program runs through the spring.  Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 program. 


For one-time support on a specific topic, members can also take advantage of our Office Hours, held periodically throughout the year, which offer members the opportunity to receive 1:1 mentoring from a TBC member with expertise in a specific topic like leadership, legal strategy, funding, career transitions, and more.


For more information about the TBC Peer Mentoring Program, please contact TBC Members Molly Doyle or Edith Onderick-Harvey.

Civic Engagement Initiative

Our system of government is intended to be “By the People.” It’s a right and a responsibility, and everyone can make a difference in some way. Civic engagement means actively participating with others to improve the quality of life in your community. This can be at all levels, from local to state to national and beyond. 


The Boston Club recently launched its Civic Engagement Initiative to encourage more women to engage in government and community leadership. We will offer a series of educational workshops that will foster learning and dialogue with civic leaders. To start, members of the Civic Engagement Committee created this resource to help you forge your own pathway to making a difference in your community.