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030 – You Belong in the Boardroom. Here's How You Get There and Transform How Boards Lead, with Christal Cherry artwork

030 – You Belong in the Boardroom. Here's How You Get There and Transform How Boards Lead, with Christal Cherry

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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Not sure how to land a nonprofit board role or whether it's the right one when you land it? Christal Cherry, founder of Board Pro and Fabulous Female Fundraisers (F3), shares how you find values-aligned boards, position yourself to serve, and lead with equity using best-practices grounded in Black philanthropic traditions. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories & @michelle.renee.jackson (host)

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