New York, NY – July 15, 2025 – HR leaders are under pressure to deliver more than policies and programs — they’re expected to build cultures that retain top talent, accelerate development, and reflect authentic values. Cause Strategy Partners is helping forward-thinking companies do just that by embedding nonprofit board service into the fabric of talent strategy.

“Today’s workforce wants more than a paycheck — they want growth with purpose,” said Rob Acton, Founder and CEO of Cause Strategy Partners. “Nonprofit board service is one of the most effective and underutilized ways to deliver meaningful development experiences that drive long-term engagement and business impact. It is no longer just an employee benefit but a strategic HR asset, which is why we’re committed to partnering with companies to deliver measurable impact for the employee, the company, and the community.”

According to a recent report, more than half (56%) of employees say they would leave their company if they lacked professional development opportunities. And nearly 7 in 10 want access to growth experiences outside of their day-to-day roles — particularly those that align with personal values and overall well-being.

Cause Strategy Partners is helping HR teams respond by offering experiential, values-aligned leadership development through nonprofit board placements — connecting rising talent and ERG leaders with real governance roles that stretch their skills, strengthen their networks, and boost engagement.

“This isn’t just philanthropy, it's a smart HR strategy with measurable ROI,” added Whitley Richards, COO of Cause Strategy Partners. “Nonprofit board service challenges employees to lead beyond their current role, think strategically, and contribute to societal impact — all while increasing engagement and loyalty back at the company.”

Through partnerships with top companies, Cause Strategy Partners has seen nonprofit board service drive:

• Leadership Development: 75% of placed employees increased leadership capabilities — including influence, cross-sector collaboration, and boardroom readiness.
  
  

• Engagement and Retention: 92% report professional growth. Many cite board service as a defining experience that strengthened loyalty to their company.
  
  

• Diversity and Inclusion: 56% of participants identify as professionals of color; 93% are under age 45 — a powerful tool for diversifying both nonprofit governance and internal leadership pipelines.
  
  

• Network Growth and Culture Building: 70% expanded their professional networks; 86% connected with like-minded peers — fueling both individual growth and a broader sense of belonging.

Unlike traditional training or mentorship programs, board service provides leadership development in high-stakes, purpose-aligned settings. Employees bring back new skills, new confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose — all without leaving their day jobs.

To learn how nonprofit board service can become a strategic pillar in your HR strategy, visit www.causestrategypartners.com.

About Cause Strategy Partners

Cause Strategy Partners​ is the technology-powered board placement​ and governance training provider that connects executives and employees from the world’s leading companies with high-impact nonprofit organizations. With a track-record of successfully placing ​more professionals on nonprofit boards​ than anyone in the industry​, Cause Strategy Partners wrote the book on connecting busy professionals with their cause. As a Certified Benefit Corporation, Cause Strategy Partners’ award-winning BoardLead program and Executive Concierge Board Placement service ensures board members​ are ​engaged and effective from day one​. Cause Strategy Partners provides the purpose-driven pathway for fulfilling service and experiential leadership opportunities that drive professional development, increase employee engagement and ultimately, strengthen the nonprofit sector. Cause Strategy Partners boasts a global network of 1,500 nonprofit partners and has trained 30,000 Fortune 500 professionals.

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