Your Bridge to the Boardroom:
Become a Board Contributor
Women merit more seats at the boardroom table and businesses need our valuable perspectives and experiences.
AFARA collaborates with companies to create a valuable new BOARD CONTRIBUTOR role to their boards and we help you confidently engage in this role through executive education, coaching, and placement.
Are you ready to contribute your expertise and unique perspective
to higher-level decision-making?
Take the BRIDGE to the next challenge in your professional career
Qualifications
Typically women with 10+ years of professional experience, currently 0-2 skip levels away from
the C-SuiteSelection criteria include demonstrated ability to drive business performance and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
Looking for a bridge to the next stage of leadership and ownership through corporate governance
Currently based in North America
AFARA Benefits
Actual corporate board experience in the boardroom
Highly-valued executive education at a top-tier university and at no cost to you
1:1 support through coaching during your first year of board service
Match service for AFARA-sourced Board Contributor openings
Application Process
Complete the online application below
AFARA accepts eligible applicants on a rolling basis
No membership required and no cost to apply
NOTE: The Spring 2024 cohort is full, but applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for future cohorts in 2024 and beyond
Get your company 'ON BOARD' with AFARA
As a non-profit organization, AFARA relies on sponsorships to make executive education, coaching and placement FREE for the women leaders we serve.
We have a sponsorship package that benefits both companies AND highly qualified women leaders within their organizations.
Companies have the opportunity to nominate their own employees for training, coaching, and Board Contributorships.
Use the tools below to introduce the decision-makers at your company to AFARA Governance Inc.
We are always here to help with the approval process.
Reach out to tamara@afaragoverance.org