281: The Secret Truth About Boards and DEI
Description
Join Sarah Olivieri on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she delves into the critical topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within nonprofit boards. Discover why diverse perspectives are essential for effective decision-making and learn about the historical roots of current board structures. Sarah challenges the traditional job description of nonprofit boards, explaining how it was designed to concentrate power and influence within a select group. By shifting decision-making power from boards to staff, organizations can promote greater equity and effectiveness. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance your nonprofit's leadership and impact.
Episode Highlights
- The Importance of DEI in Decision Making
- Systemic Biases and Inequities
- The Secret Truth About Boards
- Historical Context of Board Job Descriptions
- Shifting Decision-Making Power
About Your Host
Have you seen Casino Royale? That moment when Vespa slides in elegantly, opposite James, all charming smile, razor-sharp wit and mighty brainpower, and says, “I’m the money”?
Well, your host, Sarah Olivieri has been likened to Vespa by one of her clients – not just because she’s charming, beautiful and brainy– but because that bold statement “I’m the money” was, as it turned out, right ON the money.
Sarah helps nonprofits transform their organizations from failing to thriving. And she’s very, very good at it.
She’s brought nonprofits back from the brink of insolvency. She’s averted major cash-flow crises, solved funding droughts, board conflicts and everything in between… and so she has literally become “the money” for many of the organizations she works with.
As the former director of 3 nonprofits and founder of 5 for-profit businesses, she understands, deeply, the challenges and complexities facing organizations and she’s created a framework, called The Impact Method®️, which can help you simplify operations, build aligned teams and make a bigger impact without getting overwhelmed or burning out – and Every. Single. One. Of her clients that have implemented her methodologies have achieved the most incredible results.
Sarah is also a #1 international bestselling author, holds a BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures, and a master's degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz.
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