--- title: BoardSource Blog - The Leader in Nonprofit Board Governance | Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity description: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity | Nonprofit governance blog devoted to best practices and committed to inspiring nonprofit board service --- ![Blog-0216.jpg](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog_photos/Blog-0216.jpg?width=1400&name=Blog-0216.jpg "Blog-0216.jpg") [![Blog-header-logo.png](https://blog.boardsource.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog_photos/Blog-header-logo.png?width=360&name=Blog-header-logo.png "Blog-header-logo.png")](https://boardsource.org) [Back to blog homepage](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hubfs/vidar-nordli-mathisen-LyZO-6jLa8c-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/barriers-dei) ## [5 Barriers to Overcome and Advance Your Board’s DEI Commitment](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/barriers-dei) Posted by [Cathy A. Trower](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/cathy-a-trower) on Jun 7, 2022, 11:15:00 AM It is quite common to see nonprofit organizations making visible commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Many nonprofit organizations have DEI statements; some include the words in their missions. Many have DEI as part of their strategic plan. But when it comes to the composition and... [more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/barriers-dei) Topics: [Board Diversity & Inclusivity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-diversity-inclusivity), [Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/diversity-inclusion-and-equity) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hubfs/edgar-chaparro-gqDBJ1bEzYE-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/lessons-building-belonging) ## [Lessons From a Cross-Racial Team About Building Belonging](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/lessons-building-belonging) Posted by [Christal M. Cherry & Dr. Renee Rubin Ross](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/christal-m-cherry-dr-renee-rubin-ross) on Apr 27, 2022, 11:00:00 AM As nonprofit consultants, we’ve found the need for board guidance and support with regards to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has been steadily growing over the years. When it comes to this important work, we know that *just* *diversity*, or recruiting board members from different... 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[more](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/time-to-heal) Topics: [Board Diversity & Inclusivity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-diversity-inclusivity), [Recruitment](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/recruitment), [Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/diversity-inclusion-and-equity) [![](https://blog.boardsource.org/hubfs/Melinda%20Tuan.png)](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/voice-to-power) ## [Moving from Voice to Power](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/voice-to-power) Posted by [Melinda Tuan](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/melinda-tuan) on Oct 12, 2021, 11:34:46 AM *“The recognition that organizational power and voice must be authorized by those impacted by the organization’s work.”* These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards. And they resonate profoundly with me and my colleagues at [Fund for Shared Insight](https://fundforsharedinsight.org/), a... 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This year, it also happens to fall on the day before we will inaugurate a new president – a momentous occasion in any context, but one that takes on particular significance as it... 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As we undertake our individual and organizational racial equity journeys, I would suggest we slightly modify this adage. I think it's essential that we do notice the small victories –... 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