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 practices of nonprofit boards, it’s clear that these commitments aren’t necessarily translating into real board-level change…
5 Barriers to Overcome and Advance Your Board’s DEI Commitment (BoardSource)
While board composition is just one piece of the puzzle, it’s one of the ways that we see how little change has occurred