Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation
Use the following questions for individual board member evaluation. For board members answering yes to these questions, they are likely to be fulfilling their responsibilities as board members.
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1. Do I understand and support the |
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| 2. Am I knowledgeable about the organization’s programs and services? |
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| 3. Do I follow trends and important developments related to this organization? |
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| 4. Do I assist with fund-raising and/or give a significant annual gift to the organization? |
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| 5. Do I read and understand the organization’s financial statements? |
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| 6. Do I have a good working relationship with the chief executive? |
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| 7. Do I recommend individuals for service to this board? |
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| 8. Do I prepare for and participate in board meetings and committee meetings? |
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| 9. Do I act as a good-will ambassador to the organization? |
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| 10. Do I find serving on the board to be a satisfying and rewarding experience? |
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What good questions did I miss?
Do I work well with and am I supportive of not just the the CEO/Managing Director but also the staff?
Do I know all the staff by name?
Do I understand what is required of the staff to make the organization run efficiently and effectively?
Do I know/understand how the day to day operations run?
Do I know what the CEO and staff require from me as a board member?
Do I know/understand the day to day concerns of the organization and staff?
Am I/is the board on the same page with the staff and membership regarding the future direction of the organization/association?
Do I know/understand the day to day concerns of the organizations/associations members?
Do I promote the organization/association to potential members?
Am I supportive of new technology and ideas?