Thursday, June 23, 2011

Building Strong Boards

Ten Ways to Strengthen Board Performance[1]


  1. Use a board profile assessment to strategically recruit board members
  2. Form a board governance committee and actively seek new member
  3. Develop and implement a meaningful board orientation program
  4. Conduct regular trainings and offer board members access to educational opportunities
  5. Annually review all governing documents
  6. Form a finance committee to provide sound financial oversight
  7. Be transparent in all board matters
  8. Take responsibility for program outcomes
  9. Make an “all hands on deck” commitment to fundraising
  10. Implement regular member self-assessment and evaluation



[1] Thanks for Leadership North Country Class of 2011 for sharing the first version on this list, it has been adapted slightly by Sasha Eisele & Associates and the source of the original list is unknown.

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