Designation.One is a platform connecting charities and foundations embracing inclusivity with talent from underrepresented groups wanting to serve on the board of directors/trustees, or governors.

Charities, non-profits, and foundations register on the platform and can 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

We offer a trove of information and self-directed learning to prepare individuals for a board position in the resourced section. In the future, we are planning online and in-person pieces of training, networking opportunities, and coaching for individual members. We also work with hand-selected executive coaches that can provide additional training if so desired.

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.

Designation.one is a curated independent platform providing service to both individuals and organizations. We do not rely on the advertisement, targeting, or using your data for third parties.

Membership in Designation.one gives you access to a network of experienced and new board members in your field and location. In addition, there is a curated resource section and access to international leadership development opportunities.

You can upgrade or downgrade your membership at any time. However, when downgrading your membership you will loose your opportunity for a 1:1 mentoring session.

If you wish to cancel your renewal at any time, you can do so during your Membership term and up to 30 days before your renewal date. Please visit (link terms) for more information.

During the 45-minute mentoring session we can cover the following aspects as you wish: Career coaching, networking and building power networks, personal branding for board assessment, board interview preparation.

We provide educational resources and specific training on board diversity. The vast network and connections to diverse leadership talent across sectors, both in the US and Europe, is one of our strengths. Once we have assessed the skills and diversity gap on your board, we can assist in the search for board talent for you.

We can offer bespoke board placements upon individual request by an organization. The co-founders have a wide personal, international, and interdisciplinary network of executive talent for recommendation.

"the act of choosing someone or something for a special job" (Cambridge Dictionary). We believe in boards reflecting the societal make-up they operate in and for everyone interested to be able to have at least one designation to a board.