We are committed to helping women diversify the Boardroom. As we said, raising our voices and owning our power has never been more important than it is today. Not only do we benefit, but our families, communities, and companies also benefit.  Owning your voice and power is true with your finances, too.  Please let us know if you would like to have a conversation with us.
Key Tips and Take-Aways
Participating on non-profit and industry association boards is a great starting point to begin to learn how boards function, including governance processes and the duties and functions of varying Committees. Your fellow board members can be valuable additions to your professional network.
Pursuing a board seat requires you to make a commitment versus maybe I will do this or try to land another executive position, whichever comes first. It could take at least a year to land a paid board role; and it must be for more than financial reasons - to give back, offer your talents and contribute to an organization’s growth and success.
Consider hiring a coach specifically or finding resources to help you get Board ready.
Reflect on your experience and areas of expertise.
What do your brand and value add to a board? Can you communicate that effectively?
Develop your board resume/profile, which is different from a career resume. It needs to be strong enough - and have the right content and structure - to at least get through the first pass of the Nominating Committee’s review.
Build your network, through your personal contacts, especially C-suite execs and fellow non-profit board members.  Consider joining groups like Private Director’s Association (PDA) or Intouch Networks for educational as well as networking opportunities.
In your journey to land a board position, remember it has to be a good fit for you, too. Thoroughly interview other board members to learn more about the company and board.
Email the CAP STRAT Team with any questions at womensforum@capstratig.com! Or call us at 630.320.5100.
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