Krista Hiddema

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Starts with the Board of Directors

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Starts with the Board of Directors

Unfortunately a lot of people think of non-profit boards as nothing more than figureheads . . .

GovernanceKrista Valerie HiddemaMarch 1, 2022board of directors, inclusion, diversity, equity, DEI, effectiveness, strategic, community, outreach, relevance, obligations, non-profit, organization Comment

From Talk To Action

From Talk To Action

I am very excited that this blog marks my first blog by guest bloggers. I am honoured to highlight the work of Mark Sevestre and Shannon Rohan.

GovernanceKrista Valerie HiddemaApril 13, 2021DEI, Diverity, Equality, Inclusion, Aboriginal, Sevestre, RohanComment

The Connection Between Board Governance and Burnout

The Connection Between Board Governance and Burnout

Boards of Directors, as part of their roles and responsibilities, must support the executive director in managing and leading the employees.

GovernanceKrista Valerie HiddemaFebruary 2, 2021burnout, governance, connection, faunalytics, open sanctuary, workload, control, reward, community, fairness, values, activism Comments

What Do Boards Do Anyhow?

What Do Boards Do Anyhow?

I have sat on several boards in this Movement, including as a board member for Mercy For Animals in Canada, and as the founding board member and President of Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, home of Esther the Wonder Pig for 6 years.

GovernanceKrista Valerie HiddemaNovember 24, 2020board of directors, boards, governing, non-profit, codes of practice, standards, effectiveness Comments