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Feb 26, 2010
Analyzing Boards of Directors
Because the TA program now has an optional assessment component, we will be providing examples to help spur discussion within your organizations and to help frame the conversation with any potential consultant. Here is one such example.
Category: Governance and Operational Systems
Feb 26, 2010
McKINSEY & COMPANY NONPROFIT BOARD SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL – SHORT FORM
The Nonprofit Board Self Assessment Tool is designed to help nonprofit organizations assess their board's performance and identify priorities for board activities going forward Remember, these assessments/articles are not endorsed by The Denver Foundation. All posts are designed to showcase the diversity of assessments out there.
Category: Governance and Operational Systems
Feb 26, 2010
McKINSEY & COMPANY NONPROFIT BOARD SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL – LONG FORM
The output of this assessment is intended to focus discussion among board members around the governance activities that will result in the greatest benefit for the organization.
Category: Governance and Operational Systems
Feb 26, 2010
An Orientation to Nonprofit Board Service
There is no one model for how a board should operate. As an organization and its environment change, the board’s operating style may need to change along with it.
Category: Governance and Operational Systems
Feb 26, 2010
What is 'Founder's Syndrome'? Do we have it? How do we recover?
'Founder's Syndrome' occurs when a nonprofit operates according to the personality of the chief executive or board, rather than according to its overall mission. To continue to meet the needs of their clients/customers, nonprofits must continue to evolve through a life-cycle change.
Category: Board Retreats and Strategic Planning
Feb 26, 2010
Emergency Succession Plan Template
Procedure for the Appointment of an Acting Executive Director in the Event of an Unplanned Absence of the Executive Director
Category: Board Retreats and Strategic Planning
