Board Chair Tips

Tools for Becoming a More Effective Board Chair

Board Chair is a role that doesn’t come with a training manual. The resources on this page are designed to be put to use right away – they are brief, specific and created with input from board veterans. They cover a wide range of topics, and give real-world advice on some of the stickiest challenges board chairs face.

Resources

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Board Meeting Evaluation Form - Rating Scale

Get immediate feedback from your board members about the meeting with this form that asks them to rate aspects of the meeting on a scale.

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Board Room Inquiry Discussions

Board room engagement can be made richer by the board routinely asking questions which prompt meaningful discussions and quickly get to the heart of the matter.

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ABC’s of Executive Sessions

Learn more about the who, what and why of executive sessions.

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Board Chair Meeting Checklist

Lee Bruder adapted this information to provide a concise checklist for the board chair.

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Board Meeting Evaluation Form - Open-Ended Questions

Get immediate feedback from your board members about the meeting with this form that asks open-ended questions.

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Board Meeting Organizer

Use this organizer to prepare for your meeting and record items for the minutes.

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Financial Questions Boards Should Ask

Use this list of financial questions as a guide to meeting your duty of financial oversight.

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Functions of the Board and Chief Executive

Who's responsible for that? Outline the responsibilities of the Chief Executive and the Board.

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How Can I Find Good Board Members

This handout provides some ideas for developing your board recruitment program.

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Keys to Effective Board Meetings

Review this quick checklist to determine if your board meetings are structured for effectiveness.

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The Go Factor

In the triad of "ready, set, go" NonprofitNext is the "Go Factor." Tools that you find here allow you to quickly move into action by downloading a resource that you can use today - A checklist, a template, information to bring to your next board meeting.

 

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