Number of women trustees at the largest UK charities rises - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Number of women trustees at the largest UK charities rises - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: Charity 100 Index boards include increasing numbers of women, but they are falling short in other areas of diversity, according to the Trustee Leadership of the Largest 100 Charities survey published this month.

The survey, which is in its third year, is a biennial look into the make-up of trustee boards on the Charity 100 Index, which tracks income levels of the largest 100 charities in the UK.

Building a better nonprofit board

Building a better nonprofit board: "Q: We are a dedicated group of volunteers who want to build a healthy, effective nonprofit organization. Could you tell us what steps we should take to create the most effective board of directors?

A: Nonprofit organizations play an important role in every community. And the Board of Directors is critical to their success."

Democrat & Chronicle: Local News-Group: Nonprofits need young pros on boards

Democrat & Chronicle: Local News: "September 18, 2007) — Local nonprofit organizations should offer a seat on their boards to young professionals, a coalition of young workers said Monday. 'This seat will invite young professionals to the table in decision-making,' said Jessica Wood, chairwoman of the ROC City Coalition, an umbrella group formed in 2004 to attract and retain young professionals here. Wood, joined by local community and government leaders, spoke Monday at a news conference outlining the initiative."