Diverse boards bring a wide range of perspectives and strengthen governance.
This course will help you recruit and retain board members from diverse backgrounds, ensuring your board reflects the community you serve. Learn how to foster inclusion and create a board that drives innovation and equity.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of board diversity in nonprofit governance.
Learn strategies to recruit board members from diverse backgrounds.
Develop initiatives to create an inclusive board culture.
Foster board discussions that embrace diverse perspectives.
Align board diversity efforts with organizational mission and community needs.
Meet Your Trainer:
Tim Strauch is the President & CEO of OneOC in Orange County, California, where he has leveraged his strategic leadership to support over 950 organizations. With more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Tim has guided individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential and amplify community impact. He serves on the California Volunteers Commission and collaborates with national committees through Points of Light. A key figure in the Service Enterprise program, Tim has helped over 150 organizations nationwide enhance their volunteer engagement. Previously, he held various leadership roles at the YMCA, including Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Tim’s expertise spans leadership development, operations, board and volunteer advancement, fundraising, and strategic planning. He holds a master’s degree in athletic administration from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California.