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The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership

In the face of increasingly pressing systemic inequities, nonprofit boards must change the traditional ways they have worked and instead prioritize an organization’s purpose, show respect for the ecosystem in which they operate, commit to […]

An Important Window into the Foundation Boardroom

Last week, I had the pleasure of helping to lead a discussion at CEP’s biennial national conference about the critical partnership between foundation CEOs and boards. I was joined by two fantastic leaders from the Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF): […]

One Thousand Women Demand Greater Accountability from Aid Organizations

Yesterday, on International Women’s Day, 1,111 women collectively published an open letter to “Senior Managers, CEOs and Board Members of Humanitarian and Development Organizations.” They demanded reform of the sector’s behavior toward women and the patriarchal norms […]

Personal Politics vs. Public Responsibilities

In this “Nonprofits are Messy” podcast with Joan Garry, Anne Wallestad, BoardSource president & CEO, discusses a recent board controversy at the American Museum of Natural History and the importance of strong values in board […]

Report: Nonprofit Boards Are Overwhelmingly White

Nonprofits — from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America to local animals shelters and food kitchens — can have a big impact on the communities they serve. But a new study that looks at […]

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