ensure your board has the skills and diversity to deliver its mission

As the needs of your nonprofit evolve, so too should the skills and competencies of board members. Good governance in the nonprofit sector requires  the board to plan for renewal (i.e. maximum terms) and ensure its structure and composition enables it to fulfil its role effectively. Board members have a fiduciary duty – that is, a broad legal obligation – to act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries, including to ensure the board has an appropriate mix of skills, expertise, and diversity to guide the charity’s activities.

better charity’s board succession planning process supports the Chair to engage the board and draws on the FREE online evaluation and includes:

• a tailored online survey to assess board skills and diversity and gaps now and into the future
• half hour interviews (up to eight) with the board to discuss and interpret the results.
• a draft confidential report and an online review of the findings with the board
• final report and recommendations
• travel for f2f meetings will incur additional costs