Right now, in a moment when our communities are being asked to show up for each other in real ways, board service can’t just be symbolic or performative, it has to be transformational and built with trust. That’s why I’m proud of this year’s Board Mentors of Color (BMOC) Mentors. This program is more than matching people with a mentor; […]
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Equity In Crisis: Our Community Power Must Wake Up from It’s Slumber
Continuing from our last blog, where we ended with the quote from a wise leader saying, “Diversity is Innovation. If someone doesn’t look like you, they don’t think like you, they can help you. Think Different” Now, if you live in the State of Texas, our political leaders, some of whom hold the most power in our state government, disagree […]
Mentee Applications are now open for 2024 Board Mentors of Color Program
Applications for mentees are now open for the 2024 Board Mentors of Color Program. Get matched with an experienced community leader and develop leadership skills, build & deepen community relationships and gain support in navigating Austin nonprofit boards. To learn more and apply, click here.