TOOLKITS
Board Readiness Checklist
Boards have a fiduciary duty to oversee the organization's top leader. Too often, that oversight only gets attention when something goes wrong: a pay decision gets questioned, a review is overdue, or an executive leaves suddenly. This checklist helps nonprofit boards check how ready they are across four areas that protect both the organization and its leader: executive compensation, executive performance management, executive succession planning, and the board–executive partnership.
Use this checklist to:
- See where your board's approach to fiduciary responsibility is strong and where it needs attention
- Score your readiness in each of the four areas and find your top priorities
- Start a focused, productive conversation among board members and with your executive about next steps
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