Inclusion and Diversity

Board Diversity in Action: A New Assessment Tool Created by BoardSource

As the demographics of our society change, nonprofit boards are recognizing the need to become more culturally competent to meet the needs of the diverse communities their organizations serve.

Many types of diversity bring value to the boardroom. The Board Diversity in Action assessment tool focuses on age (multi-generational), gender, and racial/ethnic diversity. It covers five areas to determine what phase of development your board is in relative to diversity and inclusion:

1. Overview of diversity and inclusion
2. Perception and value of diversity
3. Policies and Practices
4. Recruitment Practices
5. Board Culture and Dynamics

It is important to consider what diversity means to your board and organization and how adopting more inclusive practices will benefit your organization and lead to the advancement of its mission in a changing society.

To register for a Diversity in Action Assessment tool designed for board members, please click here >>.
This tool is available to League members at the discounted price of $99.

For more information, please contact BoardSource Assessment Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

To discuss how an assessment can begin a facilitated governance review with one of BoardSource’s consultants, call 877 892 6273 or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Also Available:

Diversity in Action

A BoardSource eBook

In order to function at the highest level, nonprofit boards need to ensure that their members represent diverse points of view. And it is not enough to “diversify” a board; boards must be inclusive in their policies and practices, thereby creating a culture that encourages and nurtures diverse expression.

Diversity in Action provides the tools needed to help your board increase its diversity and adopt the inclusive policies and practices that will create the culture needed to sustain your organization’s commitment to diversity.

Free to League members. Register here >>