Try a mid‐year assessment to check pulse of board health

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how mid-year assessments can improve board effectiveness in nonprofits.
• Conducting a self-assessment of the board's performance
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses within the board
• Evaluating engagement through focused discussions
• Mid-year assessments are more effective than regular meetings in keeping boards engaged
• Identifying specific areas for improvement helps guide organizational progress
• Self-assessments enhance overall governance effectiveness

Abstract