Board Self-Evaluation Questionnaire

Board Self-Evaluation Questionnaire

A Tool for Improving Governance Practice For Voluntary and Community Organizations
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Questions should be answered by all board members. When completed individually the results of Sections A, B and C should be compiled, shared and discussed by the whole board to determine an average group answer to each question and an overall section rating. Section D should be answered by board members alone but not shared with the group. Sections A, B and C should also be completed by the Executive Director or CEO. This version also includes Section E, which provides feedback to the Chair of the Board.
Section A: How Well Has the Board Done Its Job?

Select the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is:

Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Maybe or Not Sure	Agree	Strongly Agree
1	2	3	4	5

Our organization has a three to five-year strategic plan or a set of clear long range goals and priorities.*

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The board's meeting agenda clearly reflects our strategic plan or priorities.*

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The board has insured that the organization also has a one-year operational or business plan.*

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The board gives direction to staff on how to achieve the goals primarily by setting or referring to policies.*

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The board ensures that the organization's accomplishments and challenges are communicated to members and stakeholders.*

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The board has ensured that members and stakeholders have received reports on how our organization has used its financial and human resources.*

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Would you like to add your own statement?*
Please input your statement below*
Please rate your statement*

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My overall rating

Excellent (30-24)Satisfactory (23-19)Poor (18-6)
Section B: How Well Has the Board Conducted Itself?

Select the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is:

Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Maybe or Not Sure	Agree	Strongly Agree
1	2	3	4	5

Board members are aware of what is expected of them.*

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The agenda of board meetings is well planned so that we are able to get through all necessary board business.*

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It seems like most board members come to meetings prepared.*

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We receive written reports to the board in advance of our meetings.*

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All board members participate in important board discussions.*

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We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view.*

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We all support the decisions we make.*

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The board has taken responsibility for recruiting new board members.*

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The board has planned and led the orientation process for new board members.*

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The board has a plan for director education and further board development.*

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Our board meetings are always interesting.*

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Our board meetings are frequently fun.*

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My overall rating

Excellent (60-50)Satisfactory (49-35)Poor (34-12)
Section C: Board's Relationship with Executive Director

Select the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is:

Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Maybe or Not Sure	Agree	Strongly Agree
1	2	3	4	5

There is a clear understanding of where the board's role ends and the Executive Director's begins.*

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There is good two-way communication between the board and the Executive Director.*

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The board trusts the judgment of the Executive Director.*

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The Board provides direction to the Executive Director by setting new policies or clarifying existing ones.*

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The board has discussed and communicated the kinds of information and level of detail it requires from the Executive Director on what is happening in the organization.*

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The board has developed formal criteria and a process for evaluating the Executive Director.*

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The board, or a committee of the board, has formally evaluated the Executive Director within the past 12 months.*

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The board evaluates the Executive Director primarily on the accomplishment of the organization's strategic goals and priorities and adherence to policy.*

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The board provides feedback and shows its appreciation to the Executive Director on a regular basis.*

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The board ensures that the Executive Director is able to take advantage of professional development opportunities.*

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Would you like to add your own statement?*
Please input your statement below*
Please rate your statement*

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My overall rating

Excellent (40+)Satisfactory (39-28)Poor (27-11)
Section D: Performance of Individual Board Members (Not to be shared)

Select the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is:

Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Maybe or Not Sure	Agree	Strongly Agree
1	2	3	4	5

I am aware of what is expected of me as a board member.*

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I have a good record of meeting attendance.*

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I read the minutes, reports and other materials in advance of our board meetings.*

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I am familiar with what is in the organization's by-laws and governing policies.*

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I frequently encourage other board members to express their opinions at board meetings.*

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I am encouraged by other board members to express my opinions at board meetings.*

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I am a good listener at board meetings.*

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I follow through on things I have said I would do.*

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I maintain the confidentiality of all board decisions.*

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When I have a different opinion than the majority, I raise it.*

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I support board decisions once they are made even if I do not agree with them.*

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I promote the work of our organization in the community whenever I had a chance to do so.*

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I stay informed about issues relevant to our mission and bring information to the attention of the board.*

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My overall rating

Excellent (40+)Satisfactory (39-28)Poor (27-11)
Section E: Feedback to the Chair of the Board (Optional)
Would you like to complete Section E: Feedback to the Chair of the Board?*

The board has discussed the role and responsibilities of the Chair.*

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The Chair is well prepared for board meetings.*

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The Chair helps the board to stick to the agenda.*

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The Chair ensures that every board member has an opportunity to be heard.*

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The Chair is skilled at managing different points of view.*

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The Chair can be tough on us as a group when we get Out-of-line.*

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The Chair knows how to be direct with an individual board member when their behavior needs to change.*

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The Chair helps the board work well together.*

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The Chair demonstrates good listening skills.*

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The board supports the Chair.*

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The Chair is effective in delegating responsibility amongst board members.*

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Would you like to add your own statement?*
Please input your statement below*
Please rate your statement*

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My overall rating

Excellent (40+)Satisfactory (39-28)Poor (27-11)
Comments
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- Section A rating
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- Section C rating
- Section D rating
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Section A: How Well Has the Board Done Its Job?