Board Strengths and Weaknesses

Ideal Board Strengths:

»	Board understands and supports the mission
»	Board is engaged in strategic planning
»	Board provides adequate fiscal oversight and risk management
»	Board is actively involved in raising funds
»	Ongoing Board nominating process (not once a year)
»	Board committees are active and include non-board members

Common Board Weaknesses:

»	Poor attendance at meetings
»	Focus on the day-to-day vs. the big picture
»	Members not prepared for meetings
»	Members "not on the same page"
»	Lack of confidentiality
»	No diversity of opinions, race, gender, age, geography
»	Lack of succession planning

Typical Expectations of Board Members:

»	Attend the majority of Board meetings
»	Be an ambassador for the organization
»	Make a meaningful personal contribution
»	Support other fund raising programs of the organization
»	Participate on a committee
»	Purchase a subscription/membership, etc.