This week TNP published its first data report, a Black Paper: “Breaking Barriers: Bridging the Nonprofit Board Representation Gap in Austin, Texas.” As part of the Black Paper, we included historical context on the inequities within philanthropy and specifically nonprofit board service. We’re strong believers on how history has shaped the present and defines how we can move forward. As […]
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New Report: Breaking Barriers – Bridging the Nonprofit Board Representation Gap in Austin, Texas
The New Philanthropists, in partnership with Measure, is releasing its first data report, Breaking Barriers: Bridging the Nonprofit Board Representation Gap in Austin. The Black Paper focuses on insights accumulated from participants of the Board Mentors of Color Program and highlights the voices from leaders of color in the Austin community. Read detail below. For Immediate Release – February 28, […]
Nonprofit Board Diversity Data
It all starts with numbers. We can’t gauge our progress unless we assess where we stand. To that end, please see the data that’s been collected in the field so far. This is what we know. IN THE UNITED STATES Research shows that nonprofit boards across the country are still overwhelmingly homogenous, comprised of mostly white trustees. (Board Source’s 2015 […]