1. All board members are familiar with the organization’s mission, vision and core values
1. All board members are familiar with the organization’s mission, vision and core values YES
1. All board members are familiar with the organization’s mission, vision and core values NO
1. All board members are familiar with the organization’s mission, vision and core values Sometimes
1. All board members are familiar with the organization’s mission, vision and core values Don't Know/No Answer
2. The roles and responsibilities of our board are clearly defined
2. The roles and responsibilities of our board are clearly defined YES
2. The roles and responsibilities of our board are clearly defined NO
2. The roles and responsibilities of our board are clearly defined Sometimes
2. The roles and responsibilities of our board are clearly defined Don't Know/No Answer
3. Our board takes the primary responsibility for setting the organization's policies.
3. Our board takes the primary responsibility for setting the organization's policies. YES
3. Our board takes the primary responsibility for setting the organization's policies. NO
3. Our board takes the primary responsibility for setting the organization's policies. Sometimes
3. Our board takes the primary responsibility for setting the organization's policies. Don't Know/No Answer
4. The board delegates to the organization's President/CEO sufficient authority to lead the staff and carry out the organization's mission.
4. The board delegates to the organization's President/CEO sufficient authority to lead the staff and carry out the organization's mission. YES
4. The board delegates to the organization's President/CEO sufficient authority to lead the staff and carry out the organization's mission. NO
4. The board delegates to the organization's President/CEO sufficient authority to lead the staff and carry out the organization's mission. Sometimes
4. The board delegates to the organization's President/CEO sufficient authority to lead the staff and carry out the organization's mission. Don't Know/No Answer
5. If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the board.
5. If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the board. YES
5. If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the board. NO
5. If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the board. Sometimes
5. If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the board. Don't Know/No Answer
6. Board provides strong direction, support, and accountability to leadership and engaged as a strategic resource
6. Board provides strong direction, support, and accountability to leadership and engaged as a strategic resource YES
6. Board provides strong direction, support, and accountability to leadership and engaged as a strategic resource NO
6. Board provides strong direction, support, and accountability to leadership and engaged as a strategic resource Sometimes
6. Board provides strong direction, support, and accountability to leadership and engaged as a strategic resource Don't Know/No Answer
7. The full board approves all new organizational policies before they are implemented.
7. The full board approves all new organizational policies before they are implemented. YES
7. The full board approves all new organizational policies before they are implemented. NO
7. The full board approves all new organizational policies before they are implemented. Sometimes
7. The full board approves all new organizational policies before they are implemented. Don't Know/No Answer
8. Our organization's policies are effectively communicated to all board members.
8. Our organization's policies are effectively communicated to all board members. YES
8. Our organization's policies are effectively communicated to all board members. NO
8. Our organization's policies are effectively communicated to all board members. Sometimes
8. Our organization's policies are effectively communicated to all board members. Don't Know/No Answer
9. The board reviews policies at least every two years and updates them as needed.
9. The board reviews policies at least every two years and updates them as needed. YES
9. The board reviews policies at least every two years and updates them as needed. NO
9. The board reviews policies at least every two years and updates them as needed. Sometimes
9. The board reviews policies at least every two years and updates them as needed. Don't Know/No Answer
10. Communication between board and our leadership reflects mutual respect, appreciation for roles and responsibilities, shared commitment, and valuing of collective wisdom
10. Communication between board and our leadership reflects mutual respect, appreciation for roles and responsibilities, shared commitment, and valuing of collective wisdom YES
10. Communication between board and our leadership reflects mutual respect, appreciation for roles and responsibilities, shared commitment, and valuing of collective wisdom NO
10. Communication between board and our leadership reflects mutual respect, appreciation for roles and responsibilities, shared commitment, and valuing of collective wisdom Sometimes
10. Communication between board and our leadership reflects mutual respect, appreciation for roles and responsibilities, shared commitment, and valuing of collective wisdom Don't Know/No Answer
11. Our Board is a Policy-Governance Board
11. Our Board is a Policy-Governance Board YES
11. Our Board is a Policy-Governance Board NO
11. Our Board is a Policy-Governance Board Sometimes
11. Our Board is a Policy-Governance Board Don't Know/No Answer
12. Our Board is an Advisory/Representation Board
12. Our Board is an Advisory/Representation Board YES
12. Our Board is an Advisory/Representation Board NO
12. Our Board is an Advisory/Representation Board Sometimes
12. Our Board is an Advisory/Representation Board Don't Know/No Answer
13. Our Board is a Fundraising Board
13. Our Board is a Fundraising Board YES
13. Our Board is a Fundraising Board NO
13. Our Board is a Fundraising Board Sometimes
13. Our Board is a Fundraising Board Don't Know/No Answer
14. Board members embrace fundraising as one of the board's core roles and responsibilities.
14. Board members embrace fundraising as one of the board's core roles and responsibilities. YES
14. Board members embrace fundraising as one of the board's core roles and responsibilities. NO
14. Board members embrace fundraising as one of the board's core roles and responsibilities. Sometimes
14. Board members embrace fundraising as one of the board's core roles and responsibilities. Don't Know/No Answer
14. Realistic and appropriate board fundraising goals and plans in place. Board actively fundraises and has achieved measurable progress towards goals
14. Realistic and appropriate board fundraising goals and plans in place. Board actively fundraises and has achieved measurable progress towards goals YES
14. Realistic and appropriate board fundraising goals and plans in place. Board actively fundraises and has achieved measurable progress towards goals NO
14. Realistic and appropriate board fundraising goals and plans in place. Board actively fundraises and has achieved measurable progress towards goals Sometimes
14. Realistic and appropriate board fundraising goals and plans in place. Board actively fundraises and has achieved measurable progress towards goals Don't Know/No Answer