The Benefits of Diversity on Non-Profit Boards

Why is it that when most non-profits are waking up to the need for greater diversity on their boards, and better representation of the communities they serve, that some elements within Pacifica are trying to put through a Bylaws revision that would REDUCE the diversity of Pacifica’s National Board, and eliminate its local station boards entirely?

Here’s what the program to provide functional tech to non-profits to increase their effectiveness recommends:

https://blog.techsoup.org/posts/what-are-the-benefits-of-a-more-diverse-board-of-directors

Consider this comparison:

SaveKPFA backers of the Bylaws change to eliminate diversity on Pacifica National Board and eliminate local station boards entirely
WBAI Fightback demonstration to defend local programming on their station

‘Nuff said. A picture is worth a thousand words.

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