Women's Leadership Foundation, Inc.

A nonprofit organization

Help transform Colorado into a leader for Women on Boards. We invite you to join the effort to improve upon the 23% of Colorado public company board positions held by women as of June 30, 2021. We are Colorado's best bet for advancing gender equity in the boardroom.

Testimonials

"I can't speak more highly of the Corporate Boardbound program of the Women's Leadership Foundation. It is such an incredible network that supports you through the full journey of board service. What I really appreciate with the Program is the whole structure, from the relevant curriculum, realistic case studies, interaction with Directors at every meeting and that you are thoughtfully assigned to a mentor. Also, the commitment to the women after you graduate from the program and the network of women who you can stay connected with is impressive."

Patty Mishic O'Brien
Chief Operating Officer, CoorsTek
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"I do it for my daughters. If I tell them they can do anything they want, as long as they work hard, then I better be doing everything I can to make sure they have a fair shot at reaching those goals."

Darren Royal
President and Owner of Royal Wealth Management
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"I see Boardbound as a crucial resource to help women get the training, exposure and encouragement they need to give them access to more board roles. This, in turn, will allow these new directors to mentor other women who wish to follow in their footsteps. I am proud to be a Charter Member of Boardbound to help launch this effort in Colorado."

Susan Spero
Spero & Company Consultants, LLC

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"As I was driving home last night, the word "empowered" kept popping into mind over and over again. Empowered is not a word I frequently use, but it sums up my Boardbound experience last evening. I have always wanted to serve on a board but did not know how to start the process. Last night, I was fortunate to meet and have substantive discussions with women from many different industries and different stages of their careers. I left the event last night knowing that the resources for board service are within reach."

Cristin Mack
Hall & Evans LLC

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"Research shows that companies with women on their boards are significantly more profitable than those without women on their board, and . . . high-performing publicly-held companies advance our economy and the standing of our state, both nationally and internationally, and the participation of women board members is critical towards these efforts."

Governor John Hickenlooper
Women on Corporate Boards Day Proclamation Excerpt

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"It's hard to imagine any team succeeding if every player brought the same skills to the field and the same is true with boards, Diversity and inclusion isn't just a nice idea - it's a business imperative."

Gary Goldberg
President and CEO, Newmont Mining

Mission

The Women's Leadership Foundation (WLF), also called Boardbound by Women's Leadership Foundation, is a 501(c)(3). We work to open more board positions to women in Colorado and beyond.

--We inspire leaders to champion and pursue greater board diversity.

--We equip women to skillfully step into board service.

--We connect board-ready talent to organizations eager to achieve extraordinary results.

Our vision is a world where women and men lead side by side, lifting companies and communities to greatness.

Background Statement

The Women's Leadership Foundation (WLF), the 501(c)3 organization that created Boardbound and other programs designed to open board positions to women in Colorado and beyond, assumed stand-alone status October 2017.

The Women's Leadership Foundation is grateful for the support it received from the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce during its start-up stage.

Key programs are:

• Corporate Boardbound, a one-year board readiness program for C-level and executive women, including workshops and matching with mentors who serve on a corporate board

• Community Boardbound, a certificate program offering workshops on board governance and members' responsibilities of nonprofit organizations, as well as programs to match women with nonprofit boards, city and state boards, and commission

. CEOs for Women on Boards Advanced by Women's Leadership Foundation, an initiative which garners support of Colorado CEOs, board members, and civic leaders who are committed to making Colorado a leader on the forefront encouraging equitable and diverse gender representation on corporate boards.

. Research on status of women on corporate boards called "Women on Colorado Boards: State of the State".

. Boardconnect helps companies find talented women board candidates that meet their specific needs.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Women's Leadership Foundation, Inc.

other names

WLF, Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc

Tax id (EIN)

32-0248696

Category

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

PO Box 3004
Denver, CO 80201

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Phone

303-565-9502

Main Number

720-282-9940

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