Board Self Assessment

Board Self Assessment

Please use the following scale:

  1. Disagree
  2. Somewhat Disagree
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat Agree
  5. Agree

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Selection and Composition

1. The Board is composed of persons vitally interested in the work of the organization.(Required)
2. The Board is representative of its community with regard to race, gender, public & private sector.(Required)
3. There is a balance of new and experienced Board members to guarantee both continuity and new perspectives.(Required)
4. Board members have the combination of skills (fundraising, management, legal, fiscal, etc.) necessary to do their work.(Required)
5. There is a limit to the number of consecutive terms a Board member can serve.(Required)
6. The organization has a pool of potential Board members identified for the future.(Required)
7. The organization develops future Board members through the use of volunteers on committees.(Required)
8. New Board members are recruited and selected using a thorough review process.(Required)

Orientation and Training

9. There is a statement of agreement outlining the responsibilities of Board members that all Board members sign(Required)
10. The Board has been trained and understands its legal liability and responsibility.(Required)
11. The organization provides an orientation for all new Board members.(Required)
12. The organization provides a Board Manual to all Board members that includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of current programs, budget and funding information, committee and job descriptions, bylaws, financial and personnel policies.(Required)
13. The organization makes training opportunities available to Board members to increase skills related to their Board responsibilities.(Required)

Structure and Orientation of Board

14. The Board has a simple, concise set of bylaws that describes the duties of Board members and officers and the procedures by which the Board conducts its business.(Required)
15. The Board has a mechanism and policy (such as an Executive Committee) for handling matters that must be addressed between meetings.(Required)
16. The Board elects a Chairperson to provide leadership and coordinate the ongoing work of the Board and its committees.(Required)
17. The Board has active committees with specific responsibilities that support the mission(Required)
18. Committee assignments are reviewed and evaluated periodically.(Required)
19. The working relationship between the Board Chair and the Executive Director is strong and productive.(Required)
20. Board and staff members are clear about their respective responsibilities(Required)
21. The relationship between the Board and staff is characterized by mutual respect and good rapport(Required)
22. There is adequate supervision/oversight of the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, including annual performance review.(Required)

The Board at Work

23. There are regularly scheduled Board meetings at least quarterly.(Required)
24. Meetings begin and end on time according to an agreed-upon schedule.(Required)
25. There is a quorum present at all Board meetings.(Required)
26. There is adequate preparation and distribution of material, including agendas, financial reports, etc. in advance of Board meetings.(Required)
27. Board meetings are characterized by open discussions, general participation and active thinking together.(Required)
28. Board members deal primarily with policy formulation; program, financial and long-range planning; financial review; and evaluating the work of the organization(Required)
29. Minutes of Board and committee meetings are written and circulated to the members.(Required)
30. Committees are active and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner(Required)
31. The Board makes program decisions based on program evaluation data presented at least quarterly.(Required)
32. The Board is aware of matters of community, state and nationwide concern within the organization’s field of service.(Required)
33. Individual Board members accept and carry out assignments within the area of their talents and expertise.(Required)
34. Board members carry through on their commitments in a timely manner.(Required)
35. All Board members make a generous financial contribution (self-defined) to the organization on an annual basis.(Required)
36. All Board members are involved in some aspect of fundraising for the organization.(Required)
37. Board members are actively promoting the organization in the community.(Required)
38. The Board conducts an annual review of its own organization and work and implements appropriate board action plans to address concerns(Required)
39. New leadership is emerging consistently from the Board and its committees.(Required)
40. Board members take an active role in advocacy activities, working to influence policy on behalf of CIS, as appropriate.(Required)
41. The Board evaluates insurance needs and obtains sufficient coverage to minimize potential risks.(Required)
42. Board members sign the conflict of interest policy annually.(Required)
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