1. Board of Directors Self Evaluation

A healthy practice calls for boards to take a moment to look at their own collective performance annually, and allow individual board members to reflect upon their personal board experience.

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* 1. Board Characteristics

  Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree
1. The board is made up of effective individuals who can supplement one another’s talents.
2. The board represents the interests that should be consulted in formulating policy.
3. The board is large enough to carry all necessary responsibilities, but small enough to act as a deliberative group.
4. Board members are recruited for their knowledge, skills and influence.
5. The basic structural pattern (board, board officials, committees, and staff) is clear.

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* 2. Role of the Board

  Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree
1. Without exception, each member of the board is careful to maintain confidentiality of board matters.
2. Every member of the board is sensitive to possible conflicts of interest.
3. Board members understand their legal and fiduciary responsibilities as trustees.
4. Board members participate in fundraising activities. (Partnership Liaison Role, seeking new partners, etc, marketing programs).
5. Board meetings deal primarily with policy, review of finances, making Board authorizations and evaluating the work of the agency.
6. All management activities are delegated to the Executive Director.
7. Board work is clearly distinguished from committee work and service volunteering.

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* 3. Board Effectiveness

  Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree
1. The members of the board understand the mission of the organization and how the organization achieves the mission.
2. Members of the Board work to make sure the mission is carried out.
3. An effective working relationship exists between the board and staff.
4. Members of the Board trust and respect one another.
5. Each Board member is interested and engaged in the work of the organization.
6. Each member of the Board is committed to enhancing the public image of the organization.
7. The board has a sense of progress and accomplishment.
8. Board decisions are made only after full consideration of the issue.
9. Board activities focus on the mission statement.
10. The board has a written long range plan that is updated at least once a year.

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* 4. Meetings

  Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree
1. Board meetings follow a system of parliamentary procedure.
2. Board meetings stick to the agenda and are businesslike.
3. Board meetings start and end on time.
4. Board members arrive on time for meetings.
5. All Board members participate in discussion at board meetings.
6. Meeting agenda and Board package is distributed far enough in advance to allow Board members to prepare for the meeting.
7. The Board meeting agenda and time allocated to each item reflects the priorities of the organization.
8. The Board package provides information that is useful in fulfilling the role of a Board member.

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* 5. Knowledge/Training

  Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree
1. Board members are able to represent the entity and promote the understanding of its purpose and programs in the community
2. Board members are informed of the needs and trends in the community.
3. Board members receive adequate orientation.
4. Board members receive adequate support to succeed in their role.
5. Board members are provided with opportunities to build their skills and/or knowledge.

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* 6. Board Member Self Evaluation
Please rate your own performance as a Board member using the following evaluation.
Results will be kept confidential.
Keep a copy for yourself to help identify ways you may strengthen your own effectiveness as a board member.

  Yes Partially No
1. I have read and remain aware of the by-laws and policies of the organization.
2. I comply with the by-laws, policies and decisions made by the Board.
3. I act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the organization.
4. I exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise.
5. I maintain confidentiality of the organization.
6. I report potential conflict of interest possibilities as soon as they are realized.
7. I follow through on tasks I have accepted.
8. I regularly attend monthly Board meetings.
9. I am at meetings on time and follow time lines in the agenda.
10. I give a minimum general time commitment of between 4 to 6 hours per month which includes board meeting preparation time, board meeting time, and committee meeting time.
11. I read the pre-meeting package prior to all meetings.
12. I call someone for clarification if I do not understand an item in the meeting materials.
13. I participate actively in all discussions and decision making.
14. I advocate for positions I support.
15. I make comments that are non-judgmental, positive and encouraging.
16. I make at least one positive contribution to each Board meeting.
17. I have a high level of commitment and interest in our organization.
18. I demonstrate commitment to the organization through my actions.
19. I serve actively on at least one committee.
20. I become involved in fundraising to the degree that time, expertise and experience allow.
21. I speak positively of the work of the organization in the community.
22. I feel informed of the programs, policies and services.
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