Colors of Influence Reviews

As part of its mission to build exceptional nonprofit boards and inspire board service, BoardSource is interested in learning more about the perspectives and experiences of board members of color. Based in Washington, D.C., BoardSource provides knowledge and resources for nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, assessment tools, an extensive Web site, and a membership program. BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. If you are a person of color on the board of a nonprofit organization, please take a few minutes to provide your responses. Click here to go to the survey By understanding the experiences of board members of color, BoardSource hopes to advance the cause of diversity, inclusion, and social justice in nonprofit boardrooms. The survey will ask you as a person of color to identify recruitment and boardroom experiences and practices that have successfully facilitated your best b...

Urban League volunteers Harvey Rice (at podium) and Lillian Whitlow (right) were honored as volunteers of the year at the annual meeting of the Urban League of Portland. Staff and volunteers at the Urban League of Portland gathered at its annual meeting to celebrate another successful year of serving the community. Highlighting accomplishments in programs that focus on housing, supporting seniors, job training, and mentoring for students, Isaac Dixon, chairman of the board, says the Urban League is planning to strengthen outreach and advocacy activities in the community. The Urban League offers a wide range of programs for seniors, students, families and individuals in the African-American community. Urban League directors and volunteers were on hand to talk about how programs are growing and changing to respond to the needs of the community. “As our population gets older, we have increased the number of seniors served by 35%,” said D’Norgia Price, Senior Services Director. She invited...