BoardSource outlines new data on stagnant nonprofit board diversity and offers five questions to help boards move from talk to action. It also shares practical steps, like using a board matrix and widening recruitment beyond existing networks, to make progress real and measurable.
While we work hard to ensure our Black and Latino community voices are represented in nonprofit boardrooms, there is another school of thought which states these programs – and their funding source – are no longer relevant.
This February 6th article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy explores this notion and its impact.
'Amid the turmoil of the past year, companies across the country have faced increasing pressure to advance racial justice and equality and make their organizations more diverse.
As publicly traded companies prepare for upcoming annual shareholder meetings, the drive for reform has reached the boardroom.
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A study of boards in the U.S. reveals the barriers blocking Black directors and suggests a way forward. Barriers include recruitment, onboarding, access to board leadership roles, and board dynamics in which Black directors — and women in particular — report that their contributions are ignored or undermined. However, the study also shows that more diverse boards have huge benefits, like offering a diversity of perspectives and encouraging a virtuous cycle of diversity throughout the organization. To gain these benefits and increase board diversity, companies should assess and change their recruitment procedures, build accountability throughout the organization, and boost mentorship and sponsorship opportunities.
Read the full article at https://hbr.org/2020/08/why-do-boards-have-so-few-black-directors