Charity boards aren't diverse enough. Here's why we need a #BoardRevolution...
In England & Wales, just 36% of charity trustees are women.
Sep 3, 2020 • 14 tweets • 6 min read
Diverse teams deliver transformative results.
But too many charities are missing out on tremendous talent and impact, because their boards simply aren’t diverse enough.
If you identify as a person of colour, read on to find out about an exciting new opportunity!
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Jul 16, 2020 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
Becoming a charity trustee could change your life.
✅ Want to fast-forward your career by getting board-level experience?
✅ Expand your network?
✅ Gain impressive skills?
✅ Give back to the causes you love?
Trusteeship has something for everyone!
@OneYoungWorld
But lots of young people are worried it's not for them. They tell us:
"I'm in my twenties, how can I be a trustee?"
or
"I'm not a Director yet, why would a charity want me?"
Jul 14, 2020 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
"I want to open the door for other people with my experiences to join a charity and make a real difference to people’s lives."
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Anbreen was the first person in her family to go to university. And she didn't always feel like she fitted in:
"There weren’t many people of my background – working class, BAME, having grown up relying on benefits."
"But I had family and friends just a call away."
Jul 7, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Want to...
✅ boost your career
✅ gain new skills
✅ widen your network
✅ give back to your community and the causes you care about?
By volunteering as a charity trustee, you could do all this and more.
Want to learn more? Join our webinar TOMORROW.
@LeonjWard, a leading expert in trusteeship in the UK will guide you through the ins and outs of trusteeship.
Jul 3, 2020 • 22 tweets • 10 min read
Are you considering volunteering as a charity trustee?
Some incredible charities are looking for people like you.
Here are the latest vacancies.
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The Hope Foundation for Street Children supports street-connected children in Kolkata, India.
They're keen for a trustee who has:
- PR, marketing, digital knowledge
- Charity fundraising experience...
Jun 26, 2020 • 9 tweets • 5 min read
Becoming a charity trustee could change your life.
Want to fast-forward your career by getting board-level experience?
Expand your network? ✅
Gain impressive skills? ✅
Give back to the causes you love? ✅
Trusteeship has something for everyone!
@OneYoungWorld
But lots of young people are worried it's not for them. They tell us:
"I'm in my twenties, how can I be a trustee?"
or
"I'm not a Director yet, why would a charity want me?"
Jun 16, 2020 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
The world is turning its attention to #racialjustice like never before, and whilst we are thrilled to see this important topic getting the attention it deserves, discussion is just the start. It's time for action.
#BlackLivesMatter#BLM
We know we need to look at hiring, firing and promotion, but let's not forget where so much power sits in the charity sector... on trustee boards.
Jun 5, 2020 • 14 tweets • 6 min read
There are so many incredible charities out there looking for trustees. They need people just like you!
To find them, sign up for our vacancy newsletter. ✨
Did you know more than 90% of charity trustees in the UK are white?
For a more just and equal society, we urgently need diverse, inclusive boards that represent our communities.
