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Board Diversity IS Possible

Posted by BoardSource on Oct 15, 2013 4:12:52 PM

By George Jones, CEO, Bread for the City, and Yanique Redwood, Ph.D., president and CEO, Consumer Health Foundation

Topics: Board Diversity & Inclusivity

What Online Dating Can Teach You About Boards

Posted by Anne Wallestad, President & CEO, BoardSource on Jun 4, 2013 4:38:24 PM

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

Hiring Board Leaders

Posted by Anne Wallestad, President & CEO, BoardSource on May 2, 2013 1:40:46 PM

By Anne Wallestad, interim chief executive

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of young professionals convened by the DC chapter of YNPN (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network). The topic of our luncheon was board service, and I was struck by the group’s level of interest,...

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

We want to thank...

Posted by Maureen Doherty on Feb 25, 2013 3:13:28 PM

By Maureen Doherty, Strategic Development & Partnerships Manager, BoardSource

Happy International Corporate Philanthropy Day! Every February, CECP (Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy) leads this special advocacy day, which is intended to build awareness of corporate-community...

Topics: Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity

People Counting

Posted by BoardSource on Feb 11, 2013 3:17:59 PM

By Vicki J. Rosenberg Former Director and Consultant, Transforming Michigan Philanthropy Through Diversity & Inclusion Vicki Rosenberg & Associates

Pick any channel, any medium, any time of the day or night, and you’re bound to encounter joyous depictions or serious hand wringing about the “new”...

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

MLK Day – A Perfect Time for Reflection

Posted by Vernetta Walker on Jan 21, 2013 4:00:24 AM

By Vernetta Walker, vice president of consulting, training, and assessments

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

Have You Thought About Volunteering on a Nonprofit Board?

Posted by Anne Wallestad, President & CEO, BoardSource on Nov 29, 2012 9:20:33 AM

By Anne Wallestad, president & CEO

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Diversity & Inclusivity

Musing on the Matrix

Posted by BdS ITAdmin on Jun 13, 2012 3:08:26 PM

By Linda Crompton, BoardSource president & CEO

Topics: Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity, New Trends & Resources

The Secret Handshake

Posted by BoardSource on Apr 6, 2012 2:58:27 PM

By Aaron Hurst, president and founder, Taproot Foundation; board member, BoardSource Board of Directors

Topics: Perspectives on Board Service, Board Best Practices, Board Diversity & Inclusivity

Does Size Matter?

Posted by BdS ITAdmin on Feb 13, 2012 10:32:31 AM

By Linda Crompton, CEO

Recently, someone asked me, “What is the Number 1 question you get asked at BoardSource?” That was easy to answer: “What is the ideal number of board members we should have for an effective board?”

I am always a little bit depressed by this question, suggesting as it does a...