An Association of Fundraising Professionals survey found that nearly one quarter of women fundraisers had experienced harassment; 65 percent of the time, a donor was involved. Here are some steps to take to reduce the threats women fundraisers face.
As countless individuals have come forward to share their stories of sexual harassment and assault, they are exposing the intolerable behaviors that have been tolerated for far too long, and the institutional cultures that allowed such behavior to go unchecked. What does this mean for your nonprofit board, even if it is not yet in the line of fire?
Anne Wallestad, the CEO of BoardSource, gave a barnburner of a talk at the organization’s recent conference. In it, she emphasized the need for a values base in our boards and a willingness to stand up and advocate even when it might be seen as out of the ordinary. After all, that’s what leadership in the social sector requires.
With the release of a new edition of Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, BoardSource has formalized the expectation that advocacy is an essential board responsibility. Here’s why.
