DEI work is expansive. And without intentional efforts, multiple forms of oppression intersect, compound, and create unique barriers. Time to address the realities of intersectional leadership and pull more chairs up to the table.

A high-functioning board is defined by its culture — norms shaping how power is wielded. If you’re the first or only BIPOC leader in your organization, these 3 strategies will help address the invisible barriers in your boardroom.

A thriving nonprofit is built on relationships, which is what can make leading them particularly messy. Michael Bungay Stanier provides tangible advice on how to stop leaving them to chance.

In an ever-diversifying society, it’s even more important to have a board that reflects the community you serve. But where do you start? Tune in and learn how to center DEI values in your leadership and decision-making.

The #1 way to drive innovative leadership is to include people with different lived experiences. Learn how to create a hiring process with inclusivity — and your time — in mind.

Participants that develop empathy, awareness, and skills are more effective collaborators in creating an agency that is truly gender inclusive. The topics discussed work particularly well for nonprofit executives, HR professionals and DEI leaders who identify as allies and for others who would like to expand their knowledge and professional skills.

Creating board binders is one small step towards helping the board understand their governance role and embrace both donor cultivation and fiscal responsibility. This resource will help you put together an onboarding binder your board will actually use!

If you don’t have an application, get in line. In a query of ten nonprofits, many of which had budgets of $1 million (and some over $5 million!), only TWO had actual application forms.

Checklist: People

Not only are term limits a good idea; they are essential to the building of a strong board and a healthy nonprofit. Here’s how to convince your board.

Quick Win: People