Driving business ethics to the center of decision-making
Aristotle and Plato shown in Raphael's The School of Athens.
Transforming Governance into a Force for Good
Boards of the Future® is a global nonprofit advancing ethical leadership and integrity at the highest levels of corporate power.
We believe that business ethics belongs in the boardroom. We work with corporate boards and stakeholders around the world to bring ethics, risk, and compliance expertise to the heart of corporate decision-making.
We advocate for stronger ethics, risk, and compliance representation on boards — in numbers and expertise levels.
Guides
Our tools and practical guides are designed to support boards, investors, and E&C professionals in advancing ethical governance and informed, accountable decision-making.
How Boards Should Oversee Ethics
Designed for directors, executives, investors, and everyone who wants ethics to inform board decisions, this guide turns ethical oversight from an abstract aspiration into a concrete set of practices.
Praise for How Boards Should Oversee Ethics Guide
“Fantastic guide - to all my senior Risk, Compliance, Audit and Ethics network, please take note! Practical, not administrative or regulation-orientated, exactly how meaningful guides need to be written. Whether on the Board or aspiring to be, the guide is a must-have.”
Global Authority in Operational Risk“Most founders and leaders I've worked with don't have an ethics problem. But a lot of them have quietly confused compliance with integrity. The guide is an excellent piece of work. Thank you for writing a report that actually means something."
Founder, investor, serial entrepreneur“Boards cannot outsource ethics to judges or regulators.” “A big part of the problem is that ethics got bolted onto compliance two decades ago.” “The fact that something can be done [legally] does not mean it should be done.”
Just three quotes I love in the first 10 pages of the Boards of the Future Report on How Boards Should Oversee Ethics.
Non-Executive Director, Financial Industry
Boardroom Ethics and Compliance Assessment Tool
This tool is designed to help boards assess their commitment to ethical leadership, compliance integration, and long-term corporate responsibility. It is inspired by the three-step purpose-driven leadership model and tailored for boardroom governance.
How We Work
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Global Advocacy
We engage with corporate boards, industry leaders, development banks, investment firms, and regulators worldwide to highlight the critical value of ethics and compliance expertise in decision-making processes.
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Educational Programs
Our workshops, salons, and webinars are designed to educate board members and executives on the advantages of integrating E&C professionals into their leadership teams.
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Research and Collaboration
We partner with academic institutions, think tanks, and other nonprofits to conduct research on the impact of ethical governance, providing data-driven insights to bolster our advocacy efforts.
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Community Building
We support, connect, and empower E&C professionals on their board and leadership journeys through advocacy, events, one-on-one exchanges, CV support, and a board apprenticeship program.
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Investor Engagement
We collaborate with investors to establish the inclusion of ethics and compliance leaders on boards as a key investment criterion. We aim to incentivize investors to prioritize companies committed to ethical leadership.
Who We Support
Ethics, Risk & Compliance Executives
Considering a Board or Committee role, but don't know where to start? At Boards of the Future®, we inspire and equip E, R&C professionals to apply for and achieve board and leadership roles through advocacy, networking events, and board apprenticeship programs.
Board Members
Seeking to attract the best candidates to your board or committee? Open your board to Ethics, Risk, and Compliance talent by joining the conversation, learning about the unique competencies these leaders bring, and boosting qualified interest in your vacancies.
Companies & Organizations
Interested in enhancing your corporate governance and investment appeal? Partner with Boards of the Future® to increase the representation of E, R&C leaders on corporate boards. Drive ethical business practices, strengthen governance oversight, and position your company as a leader in responsible business decision-making.
Investors
Concerned about long-term governance risks that boards too often overlook? At Boards of the Future®, we support investors seeking to strengthen board oversight by integrating ethics, risk, and compliance expertise into director selection, stewardship practices, and proxy voting strategies.
Get Involved
Boards of the Future® is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the inclusion of ethics, risk, and compliance leaders on corporate boards. More than 80% of our resources drive research, education, and public awareness initiatives aimed at increasing ethics, risk, and compliance expertise in corporate boardrooms. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Make Your Donation
Donate securely via our online portal. Please note that we are only able to accept personal donations online. To make a donation from your corporation, please contact info@newboards.org. Additional ways to give include stock donations and donor-advised funds.
FAQs About Your Donation
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Your donation will be put to use immediately to support our research, education, and public awareness initiatives aimed at increasing ethics, risk, and compliance expertise in corporate boardrooms.
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Yes, your donation is tax-deductible if it meets the U.S. IRS requirement of being equal to or larger than $250 USD. Boards of the Future® will provide a receipt upon receiving your donation.
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Boards of the Future® is a nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to which are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Information concerning Boards of the Future®, including financial, licensing or charitable purposes, is available upon request. Registration with any state does not imply endorsement.