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Board Diversity

Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board

BoardSource shares an article on building a diverse board.

Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board

The African American Board Leadership Institute shares a list of questions to ask before joining a board.

Recruiting for Board Diversity

Blue Avocado offers a resource on recruiting and selecting diverse board members.

Welcoming Guidelines for Museums

The LGBTQ Alliance (an Alliance Professional Network) shares guidelines to consider when assessing how to provide the LGBTQ community—staff, visitors, management, and allies from all fields—with a welcoming experience. (PDF, 64 pages)

Youth Board Members

The Nonprofit Law Blog provides guidance on the legal and practical implications of having youth board members.

Standards

Leadership and Organizational Structure Standards

The Alliance shares standards on Leadership and Organizational Structure.

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