Connecting talent, mission and impact for inclusive and good governance.
What we do
Vision
A world where boards reflect great communities to drive impact for all!
We change the game by connecting talent to purposeful boards – where experience opens doors and shared mission drives impact.
We connect companies, public and charitable organisations with talent from underrepresented groups wanting to serve on the board of directors, trustees, or governors.
Join us in this effort!
Why partner with us?
Interested in board duty?
Are you are interested in gaining access to the board room? Take action now and explore the different opportunities we offer from searching our dashboard for open board roles to working with us directly in identifying and coaching you towards board readiness.
Board room efficacy and health
Do you feel your board stalls in its effectiveness and performance? Take action now to transform your board room by partnering with us to gain access to diverse, high-caliber board talent and expert guidance that drives innovation and stronger governance. Elevate your organization’s performance and reputation by building a board that reflects communities and stakeholder expectations.
Meet the Team
Melanie Whitaker
Co-Founder
Wade A. Hinton
Co-Founder
Gudula Goscomb
Operations Director
Dwayne Marshall
Consultant
Quiz
Designation.One’s focus is to help organizations succeed in diversifying their boards and embrace reflective & inclusive leadership at board level, and a comittment to good governance.
Individual
No matter what stage in your career you are at, we believe in your potential to bring your individual skills to shine on an inclusive board.
Organisation
No matter the stage of your board, we believe there is always an opportunity to make your board more diverse and inclusive.
Philosophy
Steering Talent to Impactful Boards
After working closely with the companies and organizations, both private and philanthropic, we observed, that organizations continue to be set up from homogenous groups, particularly at the board level. We believe in a world where boards reflect communities to drive impact for all.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Designation.One is proud to partner with Southall Black Sisters, a London-based charity providing information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling, and support to women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence, including sex trafficking, dowry abuse, and forced marriage. Southall Black Sisters also supports friends and relatives attempting to assist a woman or child experiencing violence and abuse. Southall Black Sisters focuses on Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnics. A percentage of every membership will go directly to Southall Black Sisters to support their work with the most vulnerable of our societies
FAQs
Designation.One’s focus is to help organizations succeed in diversifying their boards and embrace reflective & inclusive leadership at board level, and a comittment to good governance.
What is Designation.One?
Designation.One is a platform connecting companies, charities and foundations embracing inclusivity with talent from underrepresented groups wanting to serve on the board of directors/trustees, or governors.
How does it work?
Companies, non-profits, foundations and public sector bodies can register on the platform and post their board vacancies with a description of the expertise sought in board members. Individuals can register and post their profiles, expertise, and resumes and search the dashboard for open board vacancies.
How do I learn or hear about open board vacancies?
As an individual, you can sign up for regular notifications based on your expertise or interest and will receive them into your inbox. You can also research our dashboard for vacancies.
