The Goodbody and Boardmatch co-authored report, Ireland’s Not-for-Profit Boards: Catalysts, Challenges and Compositions was created to capture the experiences and insights of current and aspiring charity board trustees in Ireland. This report examines trustee sentiment about diversity, onboarding, recruitment and areas of opportunity for additional training – ultimately painting a picture of what it’s like to serve on a Not-for-Profit (NFP) board in Ireland.

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This inaugural research report captures and summarises the views of over 400 existing and aspiring trustees, through data and interviews, providing key insights into challenges and motivations for being on a NFP board.

Our hope is that this report will provide NFPs with key insights to improve recruiting efforts, enhance board diversity and recognise skills gaps easier. We also welcome trustees to access this report as a way to compare their experience to their peers.