Board Self-Assessment Tools And Practices

Is Your New Board Ready to Conduct Self-Assessments? Learn How to Measure and Optimize Board Performance

With your new or returning board members starting to settle in, now is the time to get them used to regularly conducting self-assessments to evaluate how well the Board fulfills its responsibilities, adheres to state and federal laws, and meets fiduciary obligations. You can also measure your board’s effectiveness in collaborating with staff, fundraising, planning, and evaluation.

You need to choose an appropriate self-assessment tool and analyze the results. Each director can evaluate their personal performance as a board member or the entire board can review how well it is performing its governance function.

Nonprofit board consultant Cathy Allen will share the specific steps your board can follow to conduct a self-assessment. You will learn how to use the results to improve your board’s effectiveness and your entire organization.