Only 22% of nonprofit Executive Directors are women—yet 75% of nonprofit employees are.
Why aren’t more women making it into leadership roles?
In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with Shilpa Alva, Founder and Executive Director of Surge for Water, to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and long-term impact of women in nonprofit leadership.
You’ll learn:
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What’s stopping women from climbing the nonprofit ladder
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How systemic funding gaps hold women (especially women of color) back
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The power of leading with empathy and feminine energy
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Why centering women in solution-building drives stronger impact
Whether you’re a founder, board member, or team leader—this conversation will make you think differently about leadership and sustainability in the nonprofit sector.
Connect with Shilpa Alva
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-alva-858b841/
Website: https://surgeforwater.org/
Shilpa’s story: https://surgeforwater.org/our-story/founders-story/
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