Black Corporate Board Readiness Gala
September 27, 2024
6 - 10 pm PT
Join the Movement!
Founded by Dr. Thane Kreiner and Dennis Lanham, the BCBR program emerged from a shared vision of justice, equity, and collective action. From its inception, BCBR was imagined as a community-driven initiative overseen by a Program Advisory Board (PAB), including renowned figures like Barry Lawson Williams, who has served on numerous public company boards and spearheaded projects to document the lived experiences of Black corporate directors.
The BCBR Gala will be held on September 27, 2024, to honor Barry Lawson Williams, his commitment to advancing diversity in the boardroom, and his research that will shape our understanding of corporate governance for the future. Join what has become a movement. With each endowment pledge made, we advance the cause of inclusion and belonging in corporate boardrooms.
Reserve your spot today and be part of history in the making at the BCBR Gala.
Attend the BCBR Gala
September 27, 2024 6:00 - 10:00 pm PT, Locatelli Center
BCBR Impact
The primary outcome metric of the BCBR program is placement on private and public boards. After three short years, the BCBR Community celebrates over 120 board seats that are currently occupied by BCBR Alumni members. We are honored to partner with over 20 organizations committed to accelerating inclusion in corporate governance and enhancing business performance.
From its genesis, BCBR was envisioned as a community-based program. It now comprises over 350 individuals who facilitate, mentor, and advise participants. The BCBR community includes thought leaders and innovators across various industries.
At BCBR, connectivity is key to closing the network gap for Black executives seeking board opportunities. Through the engagement and generosity of our Sponsors and Donors, BCBR Alumni, Facilitators, Mentors, and Advisors gather both virtually and in-person, fostering connections within the BCBR community.
BCBR Endowment
Cohort 3 established the Barry Lawson Williams Endowed BCBR Program Fund in 2021, kick-started by over $115,000 in designated gifts.
The goal: to raise a $10 million endowment to support accompaniment of the BCBR community in perpetuity.
BCBR Endowment proceeds will enable: continued curation of customized lists of potential board candidates for any opportunity, obliterating the myth of a lack of qualified Black talent; in-person and virtual networking events among BCBR community members; and continuing education opportunities to ensure Black excellence in corporate boardrooms.
BCBR Gala Sponsorship Tiers
- Platinum Sponsorship Package : $100,000 corporate / $40,000 nonprofit
- Gold Sponsorship Package : $50,000 corporate / $20,000 nonprofit
- Silver Sponsorship Package : $25,000 corporate / $10,000 nonprofit
Contact US
If you would like more information about Gala Sponsorship to support the BCBR Program, email us at: bcbr@scu.edu
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