Black Girls in Boardrooms

Overview

Black Girls in Boardrooms is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, specifically headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and recognized under the tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization with the Employer Identification Number 853890985. The organization focuses on promoting the personal and professional development of Black women and girls.

Mission and Goals

The mission of Black Girls in Boardrooms is to create a pipeline of confident and competent Black female leaders across all industries. This is achieved through three core strategies:

1. Engagement: The organization creates safe spaces and provides curated content specifically designed to engage Black women and girls seeking personal and professional growth.
2. Empowerment: By offering community, mentorship, education, and training, Black Girls in Boardrooms empowers the current and future generation of leaders. This is particularly focused on providing tools and resources that are often inaccessible to Black women in typical workplace settings. The programs are designed by Black women for Black women.
3. Excellence: The organization supports Black women and girls in excelling in their careers and contributing positively to their communities.

Values

Black Girls in Boardrooms operates under several core values:

• Empowerment: Success is measured by the successes of those they empower.
• Excellence: This is considered a habit and a core part of all their engagements, ensuring high standards of professionalism.
• Community: The organization believes in the strength and healing that comes from shared experiences and a unified network.

Programs and Activities

While specific program details are not elaborated upon in publicly available resources, the organization is known for hosting workshops and engagements tailored to foster personal and professional development among its target audience. These efforts are designed to address systemic barriers and support Black women in shattering glass ceilings across various sectors.

[1] https://www.blackgirlsinboardrooms.com [2] https://www.blackgirlsinboardrooms.com/aboutbgb [3] https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsinboardrooms/ [4] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/853890985 [5] https://www.grapevine.org/nonprofit/xqSQAbm/Black-Girls-in-Boardrooms