Celebrating 15 Years

RESEARCH

Women hold 30.4% of board seats

In collaboration with Exclusive Data Partner Equilar, our Q1 Gender Diversity Index™ Report reveals virtually no change from the previous quarter in the percentage of women on Russell 3000 board seats.

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ADVOCATE

Celebrating 15 Years of Advancing Women on Boards

From a bold goal in 2010 to a global movement in 2025, we are celebrating 15 years of impact, advocacy, and progress toward boardroom equity.

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ADVOCATE

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 50 WOMEN TO WATCH FOR BOARDS!

Thank you to everyone who applied. 2025 honorees will be announced early July.

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ADVOCATE

MEET OUR 50 WOMEN TO WATCH FOR BOARDS 2024 COHORT

Our annual curated list showcases exceptional, board-ready women leaders across industries, bringing unparalleled expertise, diverse perspectives, and transformative potential to corporate governance.

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EDUCATE

Board training to accelerate your career returns in 2025

Our virtual and interactive workshops are led by high-performing corporate directors and experienced faculty to confidently position you to serve on a board of directors.

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COLLABORATE

Get involved by donatingor sponsoring

When you donate or sponsor 50/50 Women on Boards, you ensure women and women of color are provided the tools to advance to board positions.

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REPORT

Use our gender diversityindex directory™

With data on 3000 public companies, instantly search by company name, state headquarters, sector, or rating to narrow your board search or to find out how your company ranks.

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Celebrating 15 Years of Advancing Women in Board Leadership

Charting a Bold Course

Founded by trailblazers Malli Gero and Stephanie Sonnabend, who recognized a glaring gender gap in corporate America, 2020 Women on Boards launched with a bold mission to reach 20% women on boards by 2020.

2010

Turning Data into Action

Launched the first-of-its-kind Gender Diversity Index™ to transparently track women on public company boards, introduced a bold company rating system to benchmark board composition, and sparked national awareness with the in-person National Conversation on Board Diversity.

2011

Mobilizing a Movement

On 12/12/12, hosted simultaneous events in key U.S. cities, including NY, Boston, and LA to establish a national network of allies and leaders accelerating gender balance and equity on corporate boards.

2012

50/50 Women on Boards is a global 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2010 with a mission to accelerate gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.

With a vision for women to hold 50% of corporate board seats and women of color to hold 20% of all corporate board seats, we invest 84% of our funds in our educational programs and advocacy efforts to empower women to lead as board directors. Our research indicates that a board with diverse genders, races, ethnicities, thoughts, expertise, and experiences results in increased profitability, productivity, and workforce engagement.

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How We Take Action to Empower Women to Lead on Corporate Boards

Upcoming Events

At 50/50 Women on Boards, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to advance in their careers. Whether it’s advancing to a new position or attaining a corporate board seat, you can make your mark. We are here to help you visualize and realize your unique skillsets and expertise. More importantly, no matter how you engage with our nonprofit you will walk away with the confidence to grow your network and increase your visibility.

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2025 Events

The Chicago Conversation on Board Leadership

30 Sep

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The Phoenix Conversation on Board Leadership

02 Oct

12:00 pm - 12:00 am

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Board FundamentalsRepeating Event

Understand the mechanics of a board, learn about the various types of boards and committees, and familiarize yourself with the duties and commitments of a board member. Recognize the qualifications sought by boards when selecting new directors and gain the necessary competencies to steer your career toward leadership and board service.

07 Oct

8:30 am - 10:30 am