Effective nonprofit boards require ongoing attention, planning and work. Even if you already have an effective board - don't rest on your laurels. You might have an outstanding group of board members, but without relevant structure and practices, it will not be an effective board. Conversely, great structure and practices are worthless without the right people. There is no common litmus test that confirms whether or not your board is effective - because no two boards are alike. The following quiz will help you evaluate your board against some basic criteria, and help you consider whether or not your board is in need of a tune up.
Your board would benefit from a board assessment and BVU’s guidance in strengthening your board. BVU offers consulting designed to assess and strengthen the performance, structure, composition and practices of nonprofit boards.
Consider offering a training on the role of the board at a board meeting, designing a thorough orientation for new board members, offering to send board members to training sessions on governance. If you are a nonprofit member of BVU, we offer custom board training free of charge.
Great news. Tell your board that the board is in good shape.