Boards guide the nonprofit’s strategy to accomplish its mission. Organizations, funders, and the greater community are realizing that having a diverse board is a key factor in mission success. But how can that be done?
Join Kia Jarmon in learning the complexities of board recruitment and how to apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. Many boards fall short when just focusing on diversity, and not using inclusive practices to allow people to fully show up. Reflect on the organization’s intentions for recruiting a diverse board. Learn how to create an equitable policies and practices along the way.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify 3 action steps you can implement in the next 90 days
- Develop guiding questions that lead your steps in creating an inclusive environment
- Understand the implications of the statistics of board inclusion and equity in our nonprofit sector today
Suggested Career Path: Organizational Leader (Advanced-career nonprofit professionals at the senior level; C-suite and Director levels)
