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THE ILSS BOARD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Transform from Industry Leader to Social Shaper: Easily, Credibly, Strategically .
3-days residential program curated by ILSS, empowering corporate and ex-public service leaders to serve on nonprofit boards. No guesswork, just guidance.
Strengthening Nonprofit Boards. One Leader at a Time.
India’s social sector needs more than good intentions—it needs strong, strategic boards. The ILSS Board Leadership Program is a curated 3-days journey for senior professionals from the corporate or entrepreneurial sectors who are ready to bring their skills to the service of high-impact nonprofits.
Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and deep sector immersion, the program equips participants with the knowledge, confidence, and network to serve meaningfully on nonprofit boards. Whether you’re looking to contribute to education, health, climate, or livelihoods, this is your pathway to purposeful board leadership.
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Gain a structured pathway to join nonprofit boards, with support on understanding sector dynamics, governance models, and where your expertise fits best.
Walk away with a deep understanding of nonprofit governance, tools like board charters, diagnostics, and confidence to contribute meaningfully from Day 1.
Get matched with high-impact nonprofits actively looking for strategic board members through ILSS's trusted network.
Learn directly from a curated group of India’s top nonprofit leaders, governance experts, and funders during immersive sessions and mentorship.
Engage with a powerful peer cohort of CXOs, retired bureaucrats, and senior leaders exploring the same transition into purpose-led work. Join a network of 1000+ ILSS Alumni from the social sector and beyond.
Use your leadership experience to drive long-term, systemic impact by strengthening nonprofit strategy, governance, and sustainability.
Join a social sector recognised and valued program backed by ILSS’ reputation, ensuring that your presence on a board is valued, trusted, and impactful.
Program Faculty
A.K. SHIVA KUMAR
Development Economist, Professor & Policy Adviser
Amit Chandra
Founder, A.T.E. Chandra Foundation Chairman, Bain Capital
Anu Aga
Former Chairperson; Thermax Ltd.
ASHISH DHAWAN
Founder & CEO, The Convergence Foundation
RUCHIRA RAJ
Psychotherapist; Wabi Sabi Coach; Board Advisor to SPOs
GOVIND IYER
Board member, Infosys; Board member, GiveIndia; National Chair, Social Venture Partners
KIRAN MODI
Founder & Managing Trustee, Udayan Care
Shantanu Ghosh
Advisor/ Growth Partner/ Angel Investor
Luis Miranda
hairman, Centre for Civil Society, CORO; Co-Founder, Indian School of Public Policy
Sonny Iqbal
Egon Zehnder
Nikunj Jhaveri
Founder, Systems Plus Cares | Co-founder, The H.E.L.M. Initiative
Shridhar Venkat
CEO, Akshay Patra Foundation
Srivatsan Rajan
Advisory Partner,Bain & Company ( ILSS Board Chair)
UJWAL THAKAR
Board Chair - Educate Girls | Board Member
India Leaders for Social Sector is a Section 8, non-profit company registered as Dor Education Foundation. Registration Number - U80904HR2018NPL075363
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