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:
What’s stopping women from climbing the nonprofit ladder
How systemic funding gaps hold women (especially women of color) back
The power of leading with empathy and feminine energy
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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