In the impact sector, trustee and non-executive boards often feel like the elephant in the room— especially in anti-racism and justice work. We take conversations about boards offline, lament their shortcomings over coffee, and wonder if the time spent recruiting members will ever pay off. Yet here’s the truth: better boards are possible. Boards that share your values, understand your mission, and go beyond governance to help you drive meaningful change do exist.
Let’s unpack this, because building effective board is a core part of creating the impact we all care about, and navigating through tough times.