Board Evaluation
Assess how well your board governs and commit to getting better.
For: Nonprofit board members
What you’ll learn
- Explain why a board must assess itself when no one else does
- Run a candid board self-assessment using a structured process and tool
- Evaluate individual members, the board chair, and the executive director
- Turn assessment findings into a board development plan that drives change
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- 1
Why a board must assess itself
5 min
- 2
The self-assessment process & tools
6 min
- 3
Evaluating yourself and the chair
5 min
- 4
The board’s job: evaluating the ED
6 min
- 5
From findings to a development plan
5 min
- 6
The governance committee’s role
4 min
- 7
Common board dysfunctions
4 min
Sources & further reading
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.