Annual USD Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance

Proud of Your Board? Nominate Your Nonprofit for the Kaleidoscope Award

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Like a kaleidoscope, the work of nonprofit governance is intricate, varied and involves viewing the organization through a variety of lenses. Nonprofit governance works best when viewed through three lenses: fiduciary, strategic and generative. Good boards are dedicated volunteers who understand which lens to apply at any given time, to provide leadership that enhances an organization's ability to fulfill its mission.

The mission of the USD Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance is to recognize, celebrate and promote good governance in the San Diego region's nonprofit sector.

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2022 Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance Press Release

Congratulations to the 2022 Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance Winners!

Large Organization (over $10M)

Mid-Size Organization (under $10M)

Small Organization (under $500k)

Application

2022 Applications are now closed. Stay tuned for the 2023 application dates to be announced!

For any questions, please contact Kim Fields at kfields@sandiego.edu

We are very excited that you are considering an application, and we wish you well. To help you prepare a strong application, please read the synopsis of the governance framework we use (found in the full application guidelines), as well as Governance as Leadership by Richard Chait, Paul Ryan and Barbara Taylor.

Remember, you don't have to be perfect to apply!