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; it’s about passing down lived experiences, building community with mentees and mentors, discussing strategy, and sharing the unspoken lessons that come with navigating mainstream nonprofit boards as leaders of color and allies. BMOC is designed to build power and representation by intentionally connecting emerging and experienced board members of color and allies with leaders who understand the realities of navigating mainstream nonprofit boards.
Apply to be a mentee and get matched with our 2026 Mentors!
Welcome 2026 Board Mentors!
(Click on their photos for their Linkedin Bios)
Benefits to the program include the following…
+ Leaders expand their philanthropic efforts and knowledge to up-and-coming participants
+ Provide the forum and opportunity for participants to share lived experiences that are relevant to their backgrounds, community perspectives and culture.
+ Participants have an increase knowledge sharing
+ Expand the TNP Leadership pipeline
+ Increase engaged community members
+ Participants learn to navigate Austin nonprofit boards
+ Participants grow their professional network and gain support in their diversity, equity and inclusion effort+ Participants are recognized as TNP Board Matches on social media and marketing programs