Resources

Evaluations and Templates for Boards of Directors

Board Activity Report (PDF 76KB)
An excellent way for board members to be aware of their individual activity and engagement over the year. Can also be used as a kick-off to discussion with Board Chair.

Board Meeting Evaluation (PDF 408KB)
A quick self-assessment to gauge the effectiveness of your Board of Director meetings.

Board Membership Assessment Tool (PDF 14KB)
Is your Board membership diversified? Are members actively involved? Use this helpful tool to get a snapshot of your Board.

Board Membership Manual (PDF 52KB)
A useful and important tool for nonprofit organizations is the board manual or handbook.  Here are some guidelines on how to put on together.

Code of Ethics (PDF 76KB)
A Code of Ethics for Board Members helps define your organization's principles and acceptable practices and provides guidance and direction for board conduct and decision-making.

Conflict of Interest (PDF 424KB)
A conflict of interest statement for board members.

Consent Agenda (PDF 272KB)
A useful tool for helping your board meetings run smoothly and efficiently.

Elevator Pitch Tips (PDF 423KB)
Learn how to engage people about your organization in a limited amount of time and leave them wanting to know more.

Emergency Succession Plan (PDF 236KB)
What would happen if your organization was faced with the unexpected and sudden departure of your Executive Director? Adopting an Emergency Succession Plan can help you insure that essential functions continue uninterrupted by outlining a plan for the appointment of an acting executive director.

Executive Director Contract (PDF 224KB)
A contract can help lay the groundwork for a successful relationship between your board and new executive director.

Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation(PDF 424KB)
How effective a Board Member are you?  This individual self-evaluation will help you personally assess your board service.

Prospective Board Candidate Form (PDF 236KB)
A questionnaire to help determine if prospective board members are a good fit for your organization.

Sample Board Member Contract (PDF 73KB)
Understanding roles and responsibilities is an essential element of successful boards. This sample board member contract defines responsibilities from both organization and board member perspectives.

What You Need to Know BEFORE You Serve on a Board (PDF 512KB)
Serving as a board member can be one of the most important, challenging
and rewarding experiences of your life. Board members have important
legal and fiduciary responsibilities that require a commitment of time, skill
and resources.

Whistleblower Policy (PDF 87KB)
Enhance your organization's public accountability and transparency while providing your employees with the necessary protections for "blowing the whistle".

Curious about HOW to integrate and use these tools effectively with your board?  Email us at linonprofit@adelphi.edu