Gender diversity on nonprofit boards outshines that of corporate boards. According to the Nonprofit Governance Index, 45% of nonprofit board members were women, compared to the 16% of women on corporate boards. Given that approximately 74% of the nonprofit workforce is female, what do women think about the representation of women on nonprofit boards? The […]
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Something Doesn’t Add Up: Why the Lack of Women on Boards?, Part 1
The disparity between the number of women working in nonprofits and the number of women in leadership positions just doesn’t add up. Women make up the majority of nonprofit workers, yet the majority of board members are male. John Gerzema, author of “The Athena Doctrine: How Women (And The Men Who Think Like […]
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No single blueprint or structure for success exists. So how do you measure an effective Board?
Read6 Good Reasons for Nonprofit Collaboration
Collaboration may seem complex, but nonprofits joining forces can take even bigger strides towards achieving mission and fostering a better world.
ReadLessons in Leadership from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King taught us much about how to serve-and how to lead. 3 Lessons to help you become a better leader.
Read“Donor-Centered Leadership” Burk Takes Book on the Road
Penelope Burk’s new book, Donor-Centered Leadership, offers insights from researching nonprofits from several angles-with a focus on employee engagement. The multi-city book tour kicks off today.
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