New Report - Leading with Intent: 2017 National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices
Who serves on today’s nonprofit boards? How are they composed and organized? How do they conduct their work? How...
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Webinar June 19th: Diversity & Inclusion in Leadership - What's really happening in Canadian Cities?
New research on the state of diversity and inclusion in leadership in Canadian cities reveals a consistent gap between the...
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Canada is incredibly diverse. So why isn't our House of Commons?
Published on May 15, 2017 by TVO Current Affairs The following is excerpted from Erin Tolley’s essay “The Electoral...
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Senator Ratna Omidvar Statement on Leading Visible Minority Women
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This spring, Senator Ratna Omidvar welcomed a group of leading women to the Senate and spoke of the significant...
DiverseCity Stories
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Interview with Appointee Sonia Kumar
April 3, 2017
“As a young female entrepreneur with a bicultural background, I think that it’s incredibly important for people of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences to be represented, especially in a growing, diverse city such a Hamilton.”...
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Interview with Appointee Edmundo Cardenas
April 3, 2017
"Due to my increased understanding and knowledge of volunteering in a not-for-profit organization after completing the DiverseCity onBoard governance training, my efficacy in the area has also been enhanced. It is an honor to be...
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Peel Children's Aid Society on their commitment to diversity
February 23, 2015
Diversity in Governance Award winning Peel Children's Aid society have committed to including diversity as part of their strategy to better serve the communities that they represent. Learn how this commitment has led not only to receiving...
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Interview with DiverseCity onBoard Appointee Eddie Villarta
June 23, 2016
“I find it encouraging and fulfilling to be surrounded with people from different backgrounds who are passionate and dedicated to give back and make a difference to our community.” Eddie Villarta Manager, Network Services, Carleton University DiverseCity onBoard's...
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Ramesh Srinivasan on his experience with DiverseCity onBoard
February 23, 2015
Ramesh Srinivasan, former director on the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, speaks about the importance of embracing board diversity, and on his experiences as a board member.
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Jane Pepino on embracing diversity when building boards
February 23, 2015
Jane Pepino, former Chair of Women's College Hospital on their continued involvement with DiverseCity onBoard, and the importance of considering diversity when she was tasked with rebuilding the hospital's board of directors.
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Ratna Omidvar on DiverseCity onBoard's National Relaunch
February 23, 2015
Ratna Omidvar, Executive Director of the Global Diversity Exchange speaks on the evolution of DiverseCity onBoard, its new home within the walls of the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, and the excitement...
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Interview with Ish Sehmbey
November 25, 2016
"I think it is very important we have diverse representation on boards, from different walks of life. I really hope more youth get involved and see how beneficial it is to be on a board." Ish...
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Interview with Nelida Forero
November 25, 2016
“I advise anyone, even if you are not sure if you are ready to serve on a board, to request information and take action. Your community needs your perspective and contributions as much as you...
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In Conversation with MCIS: Recruiting through DiverseCity onBoard
February 19, 2016
MCIS Language Services is a comprehensive non-profit language solutions hub providing high quality, responsive, and cost-effective services in over 200 languages. MCIS’s enduring vision is to create a world without language barriers and inspire societal change by providing widespread access to...
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Interview with DiverseCity onBoard board appointee Rick Gill
February 19, 2016
“Do it now. Why wait? Society needs your perspective. Seeking a board appointment is more about what you can contribute to a discussion, not about the career or perceived status you hold." Rick Gill National Retail Development,...
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