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Purpose-Driven Governance in the Nonprofit Sector

Written by George Suttles | Oct 21, 2025 2:10:00 PM

Join host George Suttles, Executive Director of Commonfund Institute in this episode of "Espresso Chats," a series by the Commonfund Institute serving up strong, short shots of governance and leadership insight. 

In this episode, Monika Kalra Varma, President and CEO of BoardSource, discusses the critical importance of good governance in the nonprofit sector. BoardSource, with over thirty years of experience, provides essential support and innovative frameworks like Purpose Driven Board Leadership (PDBL) to help organizations align their governance with their core purpose. The conversation emphasizes the need for boards to balance fiduciary, strategic, and generative modes of governance to make effective decisions. Kalra Varma highlights the role of community and collaboration in strengthening governance efforts, especially during challenging times.

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