Download this ready-to-use Nonprofit Board Self-Assessment. Identify governance gaps and priorities. Practical, objective, and board-tested.
NONPROFIT BOARD SELF-ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
NONPROFIT BOARD SELF-ASSESSMENT FILLABLE
A practical, ready-to-use, Nonprofit Board Self-Assessment template that helps nonprofit boards identify strengths, close gaps, and elevate governance effectiveness.
Who is this template for?
- Nonprofit Boards
- Associations and co-operatives
What’s Inside
- Editable Word/PDF self-assessment template
- Pre-built Nonprofit Board role and operations categories including Board composition, information, process, leadership and culture
- Evaluation that combines governance category scoring with question/answer to improve overall usefulness and credibility
- Ready made summary sheet for reporting/prioritizing and planning governance priorities
- User implementation notes
Price $6.99 CAD
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WHY NONPROFIT BOARDS USE THIS SELF-ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
- Self-Evaluate themselves against governance best practices.
- Pinpoint areas for growth in risk, strategy and Board operations.
- Gather anonymous, honest input from directors.
- Compile results into an easy-to-use summary report.
- Demonstrate accountability to stakeholders and regulators.
How it Works
- Download multiple copies instantly after purchase.
- Distribute to Board members, CEO, others with insight on Board performance.
- Compile results easily into a summary conclusions and report.
- Discuss with Board Chair, Board, CEO.
- Prioritize governance upgrades and develop implementation plan.
- Pro tip: failing to turn evaluation results into governance improvement priorities is a common mistake.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. 100% MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED.
““We knew our board was dedicated, but the self-assessment showed us where we weren’t as effective as we thought. The questions were clear, the process was simple, and the results were eye-opening.”
Strengthen Your Nonprofit Board’s Governance, Build Accountability
For over 20 years, Boardroom Metrics has helped nonprofit Boards navigate the unique challenges of governance: volunteer directors, limited resources, and rising expectations for transparency. This downloadable Board evaluation template makes it easy to run a professional self-assessment—without the cost or complexity of hiring outside consultants.
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Fillable, ready-to-use PDF
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Tailored for nonprofit Boards
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Immediate download for just $6.99
- 100% refund guarantee
Why Nonprofit Boards Need a Self-Assessment
A Board Self-Assessment is the primary process nonprofit Board’s have for measuring Board operations and governance effectiveness. Typically, non-profit Board self-assess themselves on an annual basis.
- Measure Board and CEO understanding of the nonprofit Board’s role, its governance oversight responsibilities and Board operations
- Identify opportunities for improving Board operations and governance effectiveness
- Develop a plan for increasing, monitoring Board effectiveness
- Strengthen the Board-CEO relationship
- Help ensure the nonprofit Board fulfills its governance duties
Tips for Using the Nonprofit Board Self-Assessment
- Include the CEO in the Board Evaluation process. The CEO works closely with the Board. Their insight is valuable.
- Ensure responses are confidential. Some participants will not respond fully or honestly if they fear that there responses are not confidential.
- Keep the time period reasonable for participants to complete and return the Fillable Board Evaluation Template. A couple of days is too little time. A couple of weeks is seldom necessary.
- Summarize the results and discuss with the full Board. Typically this is handled by the Governance Committee or an outside consultant.
- Prioritize opportunities for improving governance effectiveness and develop a governance improvement plan overseen by the Governance Committee.
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CEO Evaluation Fillable Template
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