Urban Tree Connection's board disruption included eliminating the geographic disconnect between the board and those they served; completely changing the board recruitment approach, and acknowledging the political context of the organization's mission.

The Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative and the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University just released their 2019 census of women board members of the 50 largest nonprofit medical and educational institutions in Greater Philadelphia.

Columnist Krys Sipple takes a look at Leadership Chester County, which uses bus tours and a poverty simulator to teach board members about the real, often hidden, needs in the community.

"[YIP's] Fall 2019 Board Prep Program kicks off September 8. By the end of October, we will have 30 new graduates who will be ready to bring their skills, energy, and passion to your board," says guest columnist Alyssa Kaminski.

Nonprofit leader Markita Morris-Louis outlines specific activation points in her guest column. Trigger warning for those who prefer less honest and race-conscious conversations, she says.

“Diversity is counting heads. Inclusion is making sure the heads count,” said Sulaiman Rahman of DiverseForce, one of the speakers at the event.