a. The roles of the Board, Committees, Chief Executive Officer and senior staff are specified and respected. (E)
a. The roles of the Board, Committees, Chief Executive Officer and senior staff are specified and respected. (E) Met
a. The roles of the Board, Committees, Chief Executive Officer and senior staff are specified and respected. (E) Needs Work
a. The roles of the Board, Committees, Chief Executive Officer and senior staff are specified and respected. (E) Not Applicable
a. The roles of the Board, Committees, Chief Executive Officer and senior staff are specified and respected. (E) Don't Know
b. The Chief Executive Officer is recruited, selected, employed and evaluated by the Board of Directors. The Board provides clearly written expectations and qualifications for the CEO position, as well as reasonable compensation. (R)
b. The Chief Executive Officer is recruited, selected, employed and evaluated by the Board of Directors. The Board provides clearly written expectations and qualifications for the CEO position, as well as reasonable compensation. (R) Met
b. The Chief Executive Officer is recruited, selected, employed and evaluated by the Board of Directors. The Board provides clearly written expectations and qualifications for the CEO position, as well as reasonable compensation. (R) Needs Work
b. The Chief Executive Officer is recruited, selected, employed and evaluated by the Board of Directors. The Board provides clearly written expectations and qualifications for the CEO position, as well as reasonable compensation. (R) Not Applicable
b. The Chief Executive Officer is recruited, selected, employed and evaluated by the Board of Directors. The Board provides clearly written expectations and qualifications for the CEO position, as well as reasonable compensation. (R) Don't Know
c. The Board conducts succession planning to replace the CEO in the event of the CEO's leaving the organization. (R)
c. The Board conducts succession planning to replace the CEO in the event of the CEO's leaving the organization. (R) Met
c. The Board conducts succession planning to replace the CEO in the event of the CEO's leaving the organization. (R) Needs Work
c. The Board conducts succession planning to replace the CEO in the event of the CEO's leaving the organization. (R) Not Applicable
c. The Board conducts succession planning to replace the CEO in the event of the CEO's leaving the organization. (R) Don't Know
d. The Board of Directors ensures that the nonprofit regularly conducts strategic planning that results in clear mission and goals to meet needs in the community. (R)
d. The Board of Directors ensures that the nonprofit regularly conducts strategic planning that results in clear mission and goals to meet needs in the community. (R) Met
d. The Board of Directors ensures that the nonprofit regularly conducts strategic planning that results in clear mission and goals to meet needs in the community. (R) Needs Work
d. The Board of Directors ensures that the nonprofit regularly conducts strategic planning that results in clear mission and goals to meet needs in the community. (R) Not Applicable
d. The Board of Directors ensures that the nonprofit regularly conducts strategic planning that results in clear mission and goals to meet needs in the community. (R) Don't Know
e. The status of implementation of the strategic plan is monitored regularly during the year. (R)
e. The status of implementation of the strategic plan is monitored regularly during the year. (R) Met
e. The status of implementation of the strategic plan is monitored regularly during the year. (R) Needs Work
e. The status of implementation of the strategic plan is monitored regularly during the year. (R) Not Applicable
e. The status of implementation of the strategic plan is monitored regularly during the year. (R) Don't Know
f. Potential new Board members are identified during the year as part of the Board's succession planning. (R)
f. Potential new Board members are identified during the year as part of the Board's succession planning. (R) Met
f. Potential new Board members are identified during the year as part of the Board's succession planning. (R) Needs Work
f. Potential new Board members are identified during the year as part of the Board's succession planning. (R) Not Applicable
f. Potential new Board members are identified during the year as part of the Board's succession planning. (R) Don't Know
g. The Board's nominating process ensures that the Board remains appropriately diverse with respect to representation of programs, gender, ethnicity, culture, economic status, disabilities, skills and/or expertise. (R)
g. The Board's nominating process ensures that the Board remains appropriately diverse with respect to representation of programs, gender, ethnicity, culture, economic status, disabilities, skills and/or expertise. (R) Met
g. The Board's nominating process ensures that the Board remains appropriately diverse with respect to representation of programs, gender, ethnicity, culture, economic status, disabilities, skills and/or expertise. (R) Needs Work
g. The Board's nominating process ensures that the Board remains appropriately diverse with respect to representation of programs, gender, ethnicity, culture, economic status, disabilities, skills and/or expertise. (R) Not Applicable
g. The Board's nominating process ensures that the Board remains appropriately diverse with respect to representation of programs, gender, ethnicity, culture, economic status, disabilities, skills and/or expertise. (R) Don't Know
h. The Board members receive regular training about the legal roles and responsibilities of any nonprofit governing Board and, thus, understand their roles and responsibilities (note that training is not the same as orientation – see next question). (E)
h. The Board members receive regular training about the legal roles and responsibilities of any nonprofit governing Board and, thus, understand their roles and responsibilities (note that training is not the same as orientation – see next question). (E) Met
h. The Board members receive regular training about the legal roles and responsibilities of any nonprofit governing Board and, thus, understand their roles and responsibilities (note that training is not the same as orientation – see next question). (E) Needs Work
h. The Board members receive regular training about the legal roles and responsibilities of any nonprofit governing Board and, thus, understand their roles and responsibilities (note that training is not the same as orientation – see next question). (E) Not Applicable
h. The Board members receive regular training about the legal roles and responsibilities of any nonprofit governing Board and, thus, understand their roles and responsibilities (note that training is not the same as orientation – see next question). (E) Don't Know
i. New Board members are oriented to the unique aspects of the nonprofit, including its mission, bylaws, policies and programs. (E)
i. New Board members are oriented to the unique aspects of the nonprofit, including its mission, bylaws, policies and programs. (E) Met
i. New Board members are oriented to the unique aspects of the nonprofit, including its mission, bylaws, policies and programs. (E) Needs Work
i. New Board members are oriented to the unique aspects of the nonprofit, including its mission, bylaws, policies and programs. (E) Not Applicable
i. New Board members are oriented to the unique aspects of the nonprofit, including its mission, bylaws, policies and programs. (E) Don't Know
j. Board organization is documented with a description of the Board and Board committee responsibilities. (R)
j. Board organization is documented with a description of the Board and Board committee responsibilities. (R) Met
j. Board organization is documented with a description of the Board and Board committee responsibilities. (R) Needs Work
j. Board organization is documented with a description of the Board and Board committee responsibilities. (R) Not Applicable
j. Board organization is documented with a description of the Board and Board committee responsibilities. (R) Don't Know
k. Each Board member has a Board operations manual and is aware of its contents. (A)
k. Each Board member has a Board operations manual and is aware of its contents. (A) Met
k. Each Board member has a Board operations manual and is aware of its contents. (A) Needs Work
k. Each Board member has a Board operations manual and is aware of its contents. (A) Not Applicable
k. Each Board member has a Board operations manual and is aware of its contents. (A) Don't Know
l. The organization has at least the minimum number of members on the Board of Directors as required by their bylaws, federal statute and/or state/provincial statute. (E)
l. The organization has at least the minimum number of members on the Board of Directors as required by their bylaws, federal statute and/or state/provincial statute. (E) Met
l. The organization has at least the minimum number of members on the Board of Directors as required by their bylaws, federal statute and/or state/provincial statute. (E) Needs Work
l. The organization has at least the minimum number of members on the Board of Directors as required by their bylaws, federal statute and/or state/provincial statute. (E) Not Applicable
l. The organization has at least the minimum number of members on the Board of Directors as required by their bylaws, federal statute and/or state/provincial statute. (E) Don't Know
m. The bylaws conform to federal and state statutes and have been reviewed by legal counsel. (R)
m. The bylaws conform to federal and state statutes and have been reviewed by legal counsel. (R) Met
m. The bylaws conform to federal and state statutes and have been reviewed by legal counsel. (R) Needs Work
m. The bylaws conform to federal and state statutes and have been reviewed by legal counsel. (R) Not Applicable
m. The bylaws conform to federal and state statutes and have been reviewed by legal counsel. (R) Don't Know
n. The bylaws describe: a) how and when notices for Board meetings are made; b) how members are elected/appointed by the Board; c) what the terms of office are for officers/members; d) how Board members are rotated; e) how ineffective Board members are removed from the Board; and f) a stated number of Board members to make up a quorum which is required for all policy decisions. (R)
n. The bylaws describe: a) how and when notices for Board meetings are made; b) how members are elected/appointed by the Board; c) what the terms of office are for officers/members; d) how Board members are rotated; e) how ineffective Board members are removed from the Board; and f) a stated number of Board members to make up a quorum which is required for all policy decisions. (R) Met
n. The bylaws describe: a) how and when notices for Board meetings are made; b) how members are elected/appointed by the Board; c) what the terms of office are for officers/members; d) how Board members are rotated; e) how ineffective Board members are removed from the Board; and f) a stated number of Board members to make up a quorum which is required for all policy decisions. (R) Needs Work
n. The bylaws describe: a) how and when notices for Board meetings are made; b) how members are elected/appointed by the Board; c) what the terms of office are for officers/members; d) how Board members are rotated; e) how ineffective Board members are removed from the Board; and f) a stated number of Board members to make up a quorum which is required for all policy decisions. (R) Not Applicable
n. The bylaws describe: a) how and when notices for Board meetings are made; b) how members are elected/appointed by the Board; c) what the terms of office are for officers/members; d) how Board members are rotated; e) how ineffective Board members are removed from the Board; and f) a stated number of Board members to make up a quorum which is required for all policy decisions. (R) Don't Know
o. The Board of Directors reviews the bylaws annually. (R)
o. The Board of Directors reviews the bylaws annually. (R) Met
o. The Board of Directors reviews the bylaws annually. (R) Needs Work
o. The Board of Directors reviews the bylaws annually. (R) Not Applicable
o. The Board of Directors reviews the bylaws annually. (R) Don't Know
p. The Board has a process for handling urgent matters between meetings. (A)
p. The Board has a process for handling urgent matters between meetings. (A) Met
p. The Board has a process for handling urgent matters between meetings. (A) Needs Work
p. The Board has a process for handling urgent matters between meetings. (A) Not Applicable
p. The Board has a process for handling urgent matters between meetings. (A) Don't Know
q. Board members serve without payment unless the agency has a policy identifying reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. (E)
q. Board members serve without payment unless the agency has a policy identifying reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. (E) Met
q. Board members serve without payment unless the agency has a policy identifying reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. (E) Needs Work
q. Board members serve without payment unless the agency has a policy identifying reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. (E) Not Applicable
q. Board members serve without payment unless the agency has a policy identifying reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. (E) Don't Know
r. The organization maintains a conflict-of-interest policy and all Board members and executive staff review and/or sign to acknowledge and comply with the policy. (R)
r. The organization maintains a conflict-of-interest policy and all Board members and executive staff review and/or sign to acknowledge and comply with the policy. (R) Met
r. The organization maintains a conflict-of-interest policy and all Board members and executive staff review and/or sign to acknowledge and comply with the policy. (R) Needs Work
r. The organization maintains a conflict-of-interest policy and all Board members and executive staff review and/or sign to acknowledge and comply with the policy. (R) Not Applicable
r. The organization maintains a conflict-of-interest policy and all Board members and executive staff review and/or sign to acknowledge and comply with the policy. (R) Don't Know
s. The Board has an annual calendar of meetings, which specifies, e.g., when to do retreats, evaluation of the CEO, strategic planning, approval of the budget, update of policies, etc., and the calendar is followed closely. (R)
s. The Board has an annual calendar of meetings, which specifies, e.g., when to do retreats, evaluation of the CEO, strategic planning, approval of the budget, update of policies, etc., and the calendar is followed closely. (R) Met
s. The Board has an annual calendar of meetings, which specifies, e.g., when to do retreats, evaluation of the CEO, strategic planning, approval of the budget, update of policies, etc., and the calendar is followed closely. (R) Needs Work
s. The Board has an annual calendar of meetings, which specifies, e.g., when to do retreats, evaluation of the CEO, strategic planning, approval of the budget, update of policies, etc., and the calendar is followed closely. (R) Not Applicable
s. The Board has an annual calendar of meetings, which specifies, e.g., when to do retreats, evaluation of the CEO, strategic planning, approval of the budget, update of policies, etc., and the calendar is followed closely. (R) Don't Know
t. The Board also has an attendance policy which is followed closely. (R)
t. The Board also has an attendance policy which is followed closely. (R) Met
t. The Board also has an attendance policy which is followed closely. (R) Needs Work
t. The Board also has an attendance policy which is followed closely. (R) Not Applicable
t. The Board also has an attendance policy which is followed closely. (R) Don't Know
u. Each Board meeting has a written agenda and the materials relating to significant decisions are given to the Board members in advance of the meeting. (A)
u. Each Board meeting has a written agenda and the materials relating to significant decisions are given to the Board members in advance of the meeting. (A) Met
u. Each Board meeting has a written agenda and the materials relating to significant decisions are given to the Board members in advance of the meeting. (A) Needs Work
u. Each Board meeting has a written agenda and the materials relating to significant decisions are given to the Board members in advance of the meeting. (A) Not Applicable
u. Each Board meeting has a written agenda and the materials relating to significant decisions are given to the Board members in advance of the meeting. (A) Don't Know
v. Board meetings are focused and substantive and result in relevant and realistic decisions. (R)
v. Board meetings are focused and substantive and result in relevant and realistic decisions. (R) Met
v. Board meetings are focused and substantive and result in relevant and realistic decisions. (R) Needs Work
v. Board meetings are focused and substantive and result in relevant and realistic decisions. (R) Not Applicable
v. Board meetings are focused and substantive and result in relevant and realistic decisions. (R) Don't Know
w. Board decisions are implemented on a timely basis, or if not, the Board if apprised and modifies the decisions as needed. (R)
w. Board decisions are implemented on a timely basis, or if not, the Board if apprised and modifies the decisions as needed. (R) Met
w. Board decisions are implemented on a timely basis, or if not, the Board if apprised and modifies the decisions as needed. (R) Needs Work
w. Board decisions are implemented on a timely basis, or if not, the Board if apprised and modifies the decisions as needed. (R) Not Applicable
w. Board decisions are implemented on a timely basis, or if not, the Board if apprised and modifies the decisions as needed. (R) Don't Know
x. The Board sets fundraising goals and is actively involved in fundraising. (E)
x. The Board sets fundraising goals and is actively involved in fundraising. (E) Met
x. The Board sets fundraising goals and is actively involved in fundraising. (E) Needs Work
x. The Board sets fundraising goals and is actively involved in fundraising. (E) Not Applicable
x. The Board sets fundraising goals and is actively involved in fundraising. (E) Don't Know
y. All Board members contribute financially to the organization. (A)
y. All Board members contribute financially to the organization. (A) Met
y. All Board members contribute financially to the organization. (A) Needs Work
y. All Board members contribute financially to the organization. (A) Not Applicable
y. All Board members contribute financially to the organization. (A) Don't Know
z. Board members understand and monitor the financial status of the organization, including by approving fiscal policies and procedures and by approving an annual budget. (E)
z. Board members understand and monitor the financial status of the organization, including by approving fiscal policies and procedures and by approving an annual budget. (E) Met
z. Board members understand and monitor the financial status of the organization, including by approving fiscal policies and procedures and by approving an annual budget. (E) Needs Work
z. Board members understand and monitor the financial status of the organization, including by approving fiscal policies and procedures and by approving an annual budget. (E) Not Applicable
z. Board members understand and monitor the financial status of the organization, including by approving fiscal policies and procedures and by approving an annual budget. (E) Don't Know
aa. Board members ensure that programs / services are evaluated for high-quality and results. (E)
aa. Board members ensure that programs / services are evaluated for high-quality and results. (E) Met
aa. Board members ensure that programs / services are evaluated for high-quality and results. (E) Needs Work
aa. Board members ensure that programs / services are evaluated for high-quality and results. (E) Not Applicable
aa. Board members ensure that programs / services are evaluated for high-quality and results. (E) Don't Know
bb. Board members ensure equitable, fair and legal employment practices including by formally approving up-to-date personnel policies and by ensuring those policies are followed.
bb. Board members ensure equitable, fair and legal employment practices including by formally approving up-to-date personnel policies and by ensuring those policies are followed. Met
bb. Board members ensure equitable, fair and legal employment practices including by formally approving up-to-date personnel policies and by ensuring those policies are followed. Needs Work
bb. Board members ensure equitable, fair and legal employment practices including by formally approving up-to-date personnel policies and by ensuring those policies are followed. Not Applicable
bb. Board members ensure equitable, fair and legal employment practices including by formally approving up-to-date personnel policies and by ensuring those policies are followed. Don't Know
cc. All Board members actively and consistently participate in Board activities. (E)
cc. All Board members actively and consistently participate in Board activities. (E) Met
cc. All Board members actively and consistently participate in Board activities. (E) Needs Work
cc. All Board members actively and consistently participate in Board activities. (E) Not Applicable
cc. All Board members actively and consistently participate in Board activities. (E) Don't Know
dd. All Board Committees are active and attend to each of their Committee work plans. (R)
dd. All Board Committees are active and attend to each of their Committee work plans. (R) Met
dd. All Board Committees are active and attend to each of their Committee work plans. (R) Needs Work
dd. All Board Committees are active and attend to each of their Committee work plans. (R) Not Applicable
dd. All Board Committees are active and attend to each of their Committee work plans. (R) Don't Know
