Board of Directors Self-Evaluation (PDF 56KB)
A valuable tool for Boards of Directors who want to assess their performance as a board in fulfilling their mission and governing effectively.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Document Retention and Destruction Policy (PDF 60KB)
Document retention is a required practice for all corporations including nonprofits. Adopting a policy for document retention and destruction insures that you are in compliance with Sarbannes-Oxley.

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