If your board is asking, "How can we do this better?", then considering a board self-assessment may be the next step. A board self-assessment is not to evaluate staff or the executive director, rather it is an assessment for the board to look at itself.
From, Starboard Leadership Consulting, here is a list of what a board self-assessment can and cannot do:
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If your board is looking to conduct an independent self-assessment, finding free options can be difficult. Many companies will guide your board through a self-assessment for a fee. Those companies can provide valuable data and guidance but many small nonprofits do not have the budget for a fee-based assessment. For those nonprofits, the following resources can be beneficial.
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