Video Reflection Questions: Board Self-Assessment
Board Self-Assessment
- Fill in the blanks for the ten primary areas of governance* that should be assessed:
- Determine the _________, vision, and purpose of an organization.
- Select the chief executive.
- __________ and evaluate the chief executive.
- Ensure effective planning.
- Monitor and __________programs and services.
- Ensure adequate ___________resources.
- Protect assets and provide adequate financial oversight.
- Build a competent board.
- Ensure _______ and ethical integrity.
- Enhance the organization’s ___________________.
Answers are below:
- Determine the mission, vision, and purpose of an organization.
- Select the chief executive.
- Support and evaluate the chief executive. Answer:
- Ensure effective planning.
- Monitor and strengthen programs and services.
- Ensure adequate financial resources.
- Protect assets and provide adequate financial oversight.
- Build a competent board.
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity.
- Enhance the organization’s public standing.
- For reflection: What open-ended questions might help you assess strength of your board, areas that need attention or priorities for the coming year?
* According to the BoardSource model of Nonprofit Board Responsiblities.
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