How to Recruit Youth to Your Non-Profit Board

Author Jacky Habib
Reshaping an industry

Why It Matters

By 2030, almost one in four Canadians will be seniors. To fill the gap, non-profit boards will need to bring on young people — not to mention address their lack of diversity in other areas, too. We’re here to help, with insights from our 2019 Youth Reshaping Governance list.

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