PROBLEM
84% of nonprofit board members are White while only 13% are Black
and Hispanic
90% of board chairs are White to a mere 8% Black
and Hispanic
SOLUTION
SEAT is designed to increase diversity and inclusionary efforts of nonprofit boards by equipping and presenting residents from minority neighborhoods for
board service
Gained skill sets include identifying transferrable skills, understanding nonprofit structure, understanding board governance and preparing for board engagement.
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RESULTS
Our SEAT alumni were recruited by the following nonprofit agencies:
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Capital for Change
Center for Family Justice
Child Advocates of SW Connecticut
Connecticut Counseling Centers
Connecticut Housing Partners
Connecticut Renaissance
Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras
Greater Oaks Charter School
Jane Doe No More
KEYS
Literacy Volunteers
Mattatuck Museum
NEST
Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership
Seaview Community Development Corporation
United Way of Waterbury