Why The Eight Effect

At The Eight Effect, our work is grounded in real-world governance experience and a deep understanding of how leadership actually functions in practice, not just in theory.

We bring together:

• Hands-on experience serving on and working alongside boards and commissions

• Proven leadership development through Board Bootcamp, where participants have gone on to serve in meaningful governance roles across nonprofit and civic spaces

• A practical, asset-based approach that helps organizations move from intention to implementation

We understand that effective boards don’t happen by accident. They are built through clarity, structure, and culture, especially in how new members are welcomed and prepared to lead.

Our work sits at the intersection of:

• Governance and leadership

• Strategy and culture

• Representation and real participation

We don’t just talk about belonging, we design for it.

And because of that, the organizations we work with don’t just onboard new members—they build stronger, more aligned, and more effective boards.