Board Assessment The questions asked in this assessment are for the purpose of obtaining the most accurate overview in order to provide targeted services that best fit your needs. Step 1 of 11 9% PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Contact InformationOrganizationYour Name First Last Email Organization OverviewYear the organization was established?What stage is your nonprofit in? Start-up – common cause, charismatic leader, controlled chaos Adolescent – process & procedures, legalities, revenue & activities expand Mature – growth, well-run processes, sweet spot Stagnant – wear & tear, increased turn over, lack of excitement Defunct – stopped developing, bad reputation, going through motions What is your Mission Statement?What is your Vision Statement?What are your Core Values? (put n/a if they are not established yet) Board StructureDoes the organization have a board in place? Yes No How often does the board meet? Monthly Quarterly Bi Yearly Yearly Other How are board meetings held? In-person Virtual Some meetings in-person and some meetings virtual Some board members in-person and some board members virtual How often does the Chair and Executive Director meet?How many board members are on the board?How many board members are allowed according to your bylaws?When was the last time the board did a bylaw review?Has there ever been a restructure/admendment of the bylaws? Yes No When was last bylaw restructure/amendment?What committees does the board have in place? (check all that apply) Executive Committee Finance & Audit Committee Governance & Nominating Committee Development & Fundraising Committee Other Does the organization have an Advisory Council? Yes No Do the Advisory Council members meet on a regular basis? Yes No How often?Do you have family members of the staff on the board? Yes No ExplainDo you have multiple family members on the board? Yes No ExplainDo board members have term limits based on number of years? Yes No How many years?Do board members have a limit on how many consecutive terms they can serve? Yes No How many terms?Does the board have staggered term limits? Yes No Explain PositionsWhat positions does the board have and who is in those positions? Please write in First and Last Names or N/A if not applicable.Chair (President)Vice Chair (Vice President)SecretaryTreasurerNon Officer PositionsAre there any current board positions that need to be filled? Yes No Explain why & amount of time position has been emptyDo board members and officers have clear job descriptions? Yes No Is the current Executive Director the founding ED? Yes No Does the Executive Director get a yearly evaluation and salary increase? Yes No Month & Year of last increase VotingHow do votes take place on the board? Simple majority - most agree Simple majority - 2/3 or 3/4 Consensus - all can live with decision Unanimous - all must agree FinancesDoes the board do a yearly review or audit? Yes No When was the month and year of the last financial review or audit?Does the board do a yearly review of insurance? Yes No Does the board do a yearly review of contracts? Yes No Does the board have Directors and Officers Insurance? Yes No Are Board members financial contributors? Yes No How many?Combined amount for last fiscal yearWhat is the organization's yearly budget for the last fiscal year?Does the Board have a travel reimbursement policy? Yes No FundraisingDoes the organization have a Development Director Yes No Does the board have an annual fundraiser(s)? Yes No If yes, describe the fundraising efforts? (i.e. annual gala, golf tournament, art auction, etc.)Approximate amount fundraiser brings in (or % of budget) Yearly PlanningDoes the Board do an annual retreat? Yes No Does the Board have yearly calendar place? Yes No Does the Board have a 3-5 Strategic Plan in place? Yes No If you do have a 3-5 Strategic Plan is it broken into yearly plans that are implemented? Yes No EthicsDoes the board ever go into executive session? Yes No For what reason?Is the Executive Director/CEO ever recused from a board meeting? Yes No For what reason?Which of the following documents does the board have in place? (check all that apply) Conflict of Interest Statement Disclosure Policy Indemnification Clause in the Bylaws Board Member Letter of Intent Donor Bill of Rights Conflict Resolution Policy Corporation Record Retention Policy Operating Reserve Policy Use of Designated Funds Gift Acceptance Policy Whistleblower Policy Recruiting/TrainingWhat is the process for recruiting/searching for potential board members?Do board members fill out an application for board consideration? Yes No Do board members go through interview(s) for board consideration? Yes No Does the board have social time together outside of meetings? Yes No DescribeDoes the board do "field trips" together? Yes No Is there time at each board meeting for leadership equipping/training? Yes No OrientationDoes the organization have a board orientation in place? Yes No How many have completed it?Does the board sign a yearly affirmation statement? Yes No Does the board do exit interviews? Yes No Explain Board ManualDoes the organization have a board manual for each board member? Yes No Are the past meeting minutes kept in a secure location? Yes No By whom?Is there anything else that is important to know about the board? Δ Contact susan.nichols@yahoo.com 281-782-5818 Follow Us Linkedin
