Board Self Assessment

This assessment tool is designed to help you evaluate your individual board service. The evaluation is for your personal use only. Its purpose is to help you assess how effective your role as a board member is in furthering the mission of our organization.

Name

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I understand the mission and values of the organization.	Strongly DisagreeI understand the mission and values of the organization. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI understand the mission and values of the organization. Disagree	NeutralI understand the mission and values of the organization. Neutral	AgreeI understand the mission and values of the organization. Agree	Strongly AgreeI understand the mission and values of the organization. Strongly Agree
I understand the role of the board and my legal and ethical responsibilities as a board member.	Strongly DisagreeI understand the role of the board and my legal and ethical responsibilities as a board member. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI understand the role of the board and my legal and ethical responsibilities as a board member. Disagree	NeutralI understand the role of the board and my legal and ethical responsibilities as a board member. Neutral	AgreeI understand the role of the board and my legal and ethical responsibilities as a board member. Agree	Strongly AgreeI understand the role of the board and my legal and ethical responsibilities as a board member. Strongly Agree
I understand the difference between the staff's responsibilities and my own as a member of the board.	Strongly DisagreeI understand the difference between the staff's responsibilities and my own as a member of the board. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI understand the difference between the staff's responsibilities and my own as a member of the board. Disagree	NeutralI understand the difference between the staff's responsibilities and my own as a member of the board. Neutral	AgreeI understand the difference between the staff's responsibilities and my own as a member of the board. Agree	Strongly AgreeI understand the difference between the staff's responsibilities and my own as a member of the board. Strongly Agree
I have attended at least 75% of regular board meetings and other events requiring board participation.	Strongly DisagreeI have attended at least 75% of regular board meetings and other events requiring board participation. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI have attended at least 75% of regular board meetings and other events requiring board participation. Disagree	NeutralI have attended at least 75% of regular board meetings and other events requiring board participation. Neutral	AgreeI have attended at least 75% of regular board meetings and other events requiring board participation. Agree	Strongly AgreeI have attended at least 75% of regular board meetings and other events requiring board participation. Strongly Agree
I am an objective decision maker, considering the impact of issues on individuals, the organization and the community.	Strongly DisagreeI am an objective decision maker, considering the impact of issues on individuals, the organization and the community. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI am an objective decision maker, considering the impact of issues on individuals, the organization and the community. Disagree	NeutralI am an objective decision maker, considering the impact of issues on individuals, the organization and the community. Neutral	AgreeI am an objective decision maker, considering the impact of issues on individuals, the organization and the community. Agree	Strongly AgreeI am an objective decision maker, considering the impact of issues on individuals, the organization and the community. Strongly Agree
I read all the materials I receive before the board meeting and come prepared with questions.	Strongly DisagreeI read all the materials I receive before the board meeting and come prepared with questions. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI read all the materials I receive before the board meeting and come prepared with questions. Disagree	NeutralI read all the materials I receive before the board meeting and come prepared with questions. Neutral	AgreeI read all the materials I receive before the board meeting and come prepared with questions. Agree	Strongly AgreeI read all the materials I receive before the board meeting and come prepared with questions. Strongly Agree
If I miss a meeting, I call another board member or the Executive Director for an update.	Strongly DisagreeIf I miss a meeting, I call another board member or the Executive Director for an update. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeIf I miss a meeting, I call another board member or the Executive Director for an update. Disagree	NeutralIf I miss a meeting, I call another board member or the Executive Director for an update. Neutral	AgreeIf I miss a meeting, I call another board member or the Executive Director for an update. Agree	Strongly AgreeIf I miss a meeting, I call another board member or the Executive Director for an update. Strongly Agree
I make an annual financial contribution as per organizational expectations.	Strongly DisagreeI make an annual financial contribution as per organizational expectations. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI make an annual financial contribution as per organizational expectations. Disagree	NeutralI make an annual financial contribution as per organizational expectations. Neutral	AgreeI make an annual financial contribution as per organizational expectations. Agree	Strongly AgreeI make an annual financial contribution as per organizational expectations. Strongly Agree
If I chair a committee, I take responsibility for knowing what my committee is responsible to do and initiate the meeting necessary to fulfill responsibilities.	Strongly DisagreeIf I chair a committee, I take responsibility for knowing what my committee is responsible to do and initiate the meeting necessary to fulfill responsibilities. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeIf I chair a committee, I take responsibility for knowing what my committee is responsible to do and initiate the meeting necessary to fulfill responsibilities. Disagree	NeutralIf I chair a committee, I take responsibility for knowing what my committee is responsible to do and initiate the meeting necessary to fulfill responsibilities. Neutral	AgreeIf I chair a committee, I take responsibility for knowing what my committee is responsible to do and initiate the meeting necessary to fulfill responsibilities. Agree	Strongly AgreeIf I chair a committee, I take responsibility for knowing what my committee is responsible to do and initiate the meeting necessary to fulfill responsibilities. Strongly Agree
I assist in recruiting new donors and increasing giving by current donors by calling to ask for contributions, writing personal notes on appeals or invitations, or setting up meetings between organizations and the donor.	Strongly DisagreeI assist in recruiting new donors and increasing giving by current donors by calling to ask for contributions, writing personal notes on appeals or invitations, or setting up meetings between organizations and the donor. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeI assist in recruiting new donors and increasing giving by current donors by calling to ask for contributions, writing personal notes on appeals or invitations, or setting up meetings between organizations and the donor. Disagree	NeutralI assist in recruiting new donors and increasing giving by current donors by calling to ask for contributions, writing personal notes on appeals or invitations, or setting up meetings between organizations and the donor. Neutral	AgreeI assist in recruiting new donors and increasing giving by current donors by calling to ask for contributions, writing personal notes on appeals or invitations, or setting up meetings between organizations and the donor. Agree	Strongly AgreeI assist in recruiting new donors and increasing giving by current donors by calling to ask for contributions, writing personal notes on appeals or invitations, or setting up meetings between organizations and the donor. Strongly Agree

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