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

If you're a senior executive ready for board service, this is your moment. Apply now and join a powerful pipeline of board-ready women.

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REPORT

PROGRESS OF WOMEN ON RUSSELL 3000 COMPANY BOARDS STALLS

For the first time since we began tracking all public companies in the U.S., progress of women stalls at 30.2% of board seats as reported in Q3.

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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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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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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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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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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

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.

08 Apr

8:30 am - 10:30 am