TOOLKIT: MODULE 3
Pathways Forward
Turning reflection into strategy.
In this final module, you’ll bring together everything you’ve explored so far—and translate it into an actionable plan for your board. This is about identifying the most important steps your organization can take to move toward more equitable, inclusive, and future-ready governance.
This activity is designed to help you name your priorities, set realistic timelines, and build accountability into your next year of board leadership.
⏳ Expected Time: 20 mins
MODULE 3.1
Build Your Board’s Inclusive Governance Action Plan
When boards include a wide range of voices — especially those who have been historically excluded — it helps organizations make decisions that reflects the communities they serve, while also giving them the capacity to respond to the needs of the moment.
Use the prompts below to identify key areas of growth and create a plan that supports the inclusion of gender-marginalized youth on your board. You may want to do this individually, or with a small working group.
To begin, we will assess using this quiz.
MODULE 3.11: QUIZ
Pathways Forward
MODULE 3.2
Ready to Take Action?
Now that you’ve created your action plan, your board is ready to welcome a young gender-marginalized leader into governance. Whether you’re building new practices or strengthening your commitment to equity, this is where change begins.
If you’re looking to connect with a young leader who’s ready to serve, check out our Rise on Boards and Rise on Boards+ programs — and meet our incredible cohort of trained, equity-focused Young Directors.
MODULE 3.3
Want to learn more about our research?
This toolkit was shaped by real conversations, lived experiences, and in-depth research across Canada’s nonprofit sector.
To dive deeper into the data, stories, and findings behind this work — including what young gender-marginalized leaders are saying about governance, and what boards can do to meet the moment — explore our Young Feminists in Governance report