We are all concerned with improving our board diversity, but we don’t often think of age diversity as a problem. According to BoardSource, however, just 17 percent of nonprofit board members are under 40. Meanwhile, our colleagues in the corporate world are making it a priority to bring on younger...

New and diverse perspectives matter—everyone knows that. What isn’t as clear is how to translate intent to incorporate new and diverse perspectives into a strategy for better decision making at the board level. In follow-up to a previous blog post I wrote about the importance of age diversity on...

Staying relevant in a world that is constantly changing is challenging for many nonprofits. To plan for the future and the risks that come with change, best practices direct boards to be inquisitive, think strategically, and remain relevant and connected to their communities. But how can boards,...