Transparency & Inclusion: Examining U.S. Latino Representation in Nonprofit Leadership
May 2024
Our findings are at once sobering and predictable: Overall, Latino representation was lower than 10% across the 1,900+ boards we reviewed. This level of engagement is simply not sustainable in a society that is nearly 25% Latino. Even more disappointingly, the representation was only marginally better in cities with 50% or greater Latino population. This report also provides insights for nonprofit boards who are determined to engage, cultivate, and recruit highly qualified Latino members.
With a focus on school achievement, economic mobility, and community wellness, Lincoln Families provides a continuum of preventative, responsive, and intensive support services to improve outcomes for children and families. We are committed to creating systemic change to strengthen our work in schools and communities, to remove barriers to care, and to advance racial justice and equity.
The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands.
San Francisco CASA transforms the lives of children and youth traumatized and displaced in the foster care and related systems by providing one consistent, caring volunteer advocate, trained to address each child’s needs in the court and community.
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.
Filoli is dedicated to nurturing and growing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all that we do. Our core mission is to connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories.
AbilityFirst™ stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Justice Outside advances racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement. We shift resources to, build power with, and center the voices and leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
The mission of Maternal Mental Health NOW is to remove barriers to the prevention, identification and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in Los Angeles County.
MOSTe’s mission is to mentor and empower girls from underserved areas of Los Angeles County to become the next generation of college-educated women.
Partners for Children South L.A. improves access to high-quality healthcare, early education and family supports for the youngest and most vulnerable children in South Los Angeles.
The mission of The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company is to mentor, educate, and enrich youth in under-resourced communities through the creation of collaborative, original theatre.
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Latinos LEAD promotes more inclusive and effective civil society organizations by preparing and recruiting Latinos for nonprofit board leadership; helping nonprofit organizations to develop governing boards that reflect their constituents; and, collaborating with partners to increase ethnic diversity in nonprofit governance.