TOOL - Quick Board Assessment (Printable PDF)

The Maine Association of Nonprofits has perfectly summed up the critical importance of regular self-assessments for boards: "A strong, vibrant board of directors is a clear indicator of a healthy organization. Yet even the best organizations need a periodic check-up to ensure that they cannot just survive but will really thrive in today’s environment. To check your board’s vital signs, or to put in place practices and strategies for a healthy and energized board, the best place to start is with a board self-assessment." This (6 page) tool with best practices helps you assess your board culture as well as your board practices allowing boards to better achieve good governance. The best organizations need a periodic check-up to ensure you are current, and thriving, not just surviving.