Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc.

AKA Our Bodies Ourselves

Cambridge, MA

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Also Known As:: Our Bodies Ourselves
Physical Address:: Cambridge, MA 02140
EIN:: 23-7274169
Web URL:: www.ourbodiesourselv...
Blog URL:: www.ourbodiesourblog.org
Leadership:: Ms. Judy Norsigian

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Fiscal Year Starting: Oct 01, 2010
Fiscal Year Ending: Sep 30, 2011

Revenue
Total Revenue	$419,101

Expenses
Total Expenses	$524,159

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Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc.

Also Known As:: Our Bodies Ourselves
Physical Address:: Cambridge, MA 02140
EIN:: 23-7274169
Web URL:: www.ourbodiesourselv...
Blog URL:: www.ourbodiesourblog.org
NTEE Category:: R Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy; R01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations; E Health—General & Rehabilitative; E01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations; W Public, Society Benefit; W01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
Year Founded:: 1972
Ruling Year:: 1973

Mission Statement

<div>Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) provides accessible, research-based information about women's health and sexuality and advances health and human rights within a framework of values shaped by women's voices and a commitment to self-determination and equality.</div>

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Leadership

Ms. Judy Norsigian

Term:

Since 2001

Profile:

A co-founder of the BWHBC and co-author of all editions of <em>Our Bodies, Ourselves</em>, Judy is a graduate of Radcliffe College and an internationally renowned speaker and writer on a wide range of women’s health concerns.  She has appeared on numerous television and radio programs including Oprah, Donahue, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and NBC Nightly News. 

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Expert Reviews and Comments

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Evidence of Impact

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Expert Comments

Formerly known as the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) is known for having changed women's relationship with their bodies, the medical system, and health providers since the mid-1970s. — Foundation Professional

OBOS is the global leader in disseminating culturally-appropriate, user-friendly, woman-centered, feminist health information. — Researcher and Faculty

Provides some of the best information about reproductive and sexual health to women around the country. — Researcher and Faculty

OBOS have led in the field for over 30 years. It was and continues to be the women's reproductive health source of empowerment. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

They have had worldwide impact with the original book and the dozens of adaptations created in different countries. The book empowers women with knowledge; the creation of new versions of the book creates grassroots women's health groups who can go on to become forces for advocacy; and the worldwide networking creates global connections. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

OBOS has a broad, deep, and long track record of educating women in the US and around the world in basic information about their bodies and reproductive/sexual health. — Other

Organizational Strengths

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Expert Comments

Their emphasis on information sharing -- originally through books and now through electronic media and other means as well -- is extraordinary. — Foundation Professional

OBOS defines an important place on the left of the political spectrum and has done valuable work reaching out across the globe to new women in emerging nations. — Researcher and Faculty

A main strength is its leadership. In this past two years, it has also reinvented itself in its leadership, board involvement, and finances. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Their leadership is a great strength -- Judy Norsigian is a charismatic speaker, who inspires many women to re-claim their bodies as their own. She's also the world's best networker! The other strength of the organization is their initial genius to create a book written by women about women. It's iconic. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

The current executive director, a recognized expert who is networked to advocates at the highest levels and at the grassroots level, is a huge strength. The brand is very effective. Lastly, the mode of influence -- commercial publishing -- is a big plus. — Other

Areas for Improvement

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Expert Comments

This group started as -- and stayed -- a true "collective" for many years. Only relatively recently have they changed to a structure with an executive director. They are in a transition period with the long-time member and current director, Judy Norsigian, working to transfer leadership responsibility to a new generation. They need all the support they can get for that institutional transition, as well as for their programs. — Foundation Professional

The issue for all non-profits is to stay focused on their core values and mission. This group has/had a tendency to take on all issues. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

They would do well to work on succession planning and financial sustainability. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

They could use a stronger board of directors and strategic planning for organizational sustainability through a better articulated organizational niche. — Other

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