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Transform Your Board Assessment from 'Someday' to 'Done!
Feeling stuck on board assessment? You're not aloneโ64.3% of you shared that you don't have a clear process in place. Let's change that from overwhelming to totally doable!
Here's the truth: Board assessment doesn't need to be complicated to be powerful. Think of it like your annual health check-upโregular, focused, and essential for peak performance!
Ready for your assessment game plan? Start here:
Annual self-assessments (quick but mighty!)
Peer reviews that spark growth
360-degree feedback that paints the whole picture
Pro tip: Keep it simple by focusing on what really matters:
Who's showing up (attendance)
Who's diving in (participation)
How it all connects to your big goals
In my experience working with hundreds of boards, the most successful ones make assessment a natural part of their rhythm. It's not about perfect scoresโit's about continuous improvement and growing impact!
To help you get started, last week i shared a straightforward assessment tool that many boards have found helpful in jumpstarting their evaluation process. This week I am sharing a simple attendance tracking form you can include in your board packets. Check it out below! ๐๐ฝ
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โQ & A Time: Ask Sabrina and She Responds:Practical tips and insights ranging from board recruitment strategies and attracting long-term donors after leadership changes to advice on where to start with marketing a nonprofit and what to focus on with fundraising efforts.
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I've developed a simple Attendance Tracking Tool that has helped dozens of organizations focus on what matters most - tracking who shows up. Download it here. ๐๐พ
Unlock the secrets to a high-performing nonprofit board with expert consultants Sabrina Walker Hernandez and Jermaine Thomas. Discover proven strategies for fostering collaboration among board members, techniques to align board dynamics with organizational goals, tips for driving impactful decision-making at the highest level, how to leverage diversity for enhanced board performance, and practical tools for streamlining board operations. ๐๐พ
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The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.
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