About BoardStrong
Learn more about our organization and the values that drive us.
Photo Credit: Global Wellness 4 Women, NYCON Member
BoardStrong’s mission is to help nonprofit organizations achieve the highest standards of board leadership, governance and oversight. We do this by providing nonprofit board training, consultation and educational resources. We also have an online recruitment platform that helps organizations find talented board candidates from outside their networks. BoardStrong is a subsidiary of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).
Our Vision
To have more knowledgeable and diverse leaders on more nonprofit boards serving their communities for the public good.
Our Mission
To transform the flow of knowledgeable and diverse leaders onto nonprofit boards by:
- Identifying and guiding new leaders into board service.
- Fostering a more efficient process for boards to fill their leadership needs.
Our Core Values
- Unyielding focus on strengthening nonprofit boards
- Strong spirit of collaboration
- Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Fundamental belief in the value of citizens serving as volunteer trustees
- Deep commitment to respectful communication
- Protection of privacy
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