Cause Strategy Partners Announces 3,000th Nonprofit Board Placement and 10-Years of Impact

Leader in Board Placement and Governance Training for Fortune 500 Companies Shares Notable Milestones

NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cause Strategy Partners, 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, is announcing key growth metrics, including impressive milestones for its flagship BoardLead program. Over the last 10 years, Cause Strategy Partners has built a global network of 1,500 nonprofit organizations, placing over 3,000 employees from its 60+ corporate partners on their boards. The company has trained over 30,000 professionals and nonprofit leaders in governance, leading to over 126,000 hours of volunteer service every year.

According to recent data, organizations that have made a strategic investment in employee development report 11% greater profitability and are twice as likely to retain their employees. Cause Strategy Partners found that 96% of its professional network said it is important to them that they work for a company that supports its employees in finding board placements.

"Professional growth opportunities are a must-have versus a nice-to-have for companies that want to lead, retain, and grow, particularly during a volatile market," said Rob Acton, Founder & CEO of Cause Strategy Partners. "We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest from Fortune 500 companies with the organizations that are important to each employee to create a more just, vibrant and equitable world. As evidenced by our growth and success over the last decade, we see the value in aligning people with their passions, both for companies looking to retain and develop talent, as well as for the nonprofit sector that needs leadership support. I have personally dedicated my career to scaling social impact organizations and seen firsthand how the Cause Strategy mission is a win-win for global companies and nonprofits alike."

In just the last year, Cause Strategy Partners has seen a significant increase in new client revenue and a 90% boost in customer retention - and has placed more professionals on nonprofit boards than anyone in the industry. Cause Strategy Partners is a Certified Benefit Corporation, and its score increased by 20 points last year.

Cause Strategy Partners provides an onramp for professionals who want to connect to community leadership opportunities that align with what they care about, while helping more nonprofits connect with those who can help them move their mission forward. Three-fourths of candidates are first-time board members and nearly half of the candidates elected to boards have ascended to leadership positions on the board within the first year.

In addition, elected BoardLeaders contribute $4.5M and fundraise $17M for the organizations they serve. The average give/get outcome for BoardLeaders in their first year is over $13,000. Cause Strategy Partners puts its money where its mouth is - donating 10% of the company's total revenue to social impact programs, resulting in $400,000 over the 10 years. In partnership with TradeWeb and Dolce Vita, the company also launched its first-ever grant in March 2025 – the Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for Small Nonprofits. This opportunity is designed to uplift and support up to three grassroots organizations each year with $20,000 of general operating funds, governance best practices support, and strategic consulting through the Taproot Foundation.

Moreover, half of the appointed Cause Strategy Partners candidates identify as professionals of color, compared to the national nonprofit board average of 22%. A lack of diversity negatively impacts an organization's ability to understand the environment they operate in, therefore compromising their ability to serve that community. "When boards bring in new voices, lived experiences, and perspectives, they make better decisions and drive greater impact. Our mission is to ensure that equity isn't an afterthought in governance — it's a foundation," added Acton.

As Cause Strategy Partners embarks on the next decade, the company is making additional investments in its innovative technology and expanding its team, nonprofit and corporate partnerships and services. For more on how to champion a cause through nonprofit board leadership, check out Rob's book and to learn more about the Cause Strategy Partners approach, visit 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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