Resources & Tools

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Good Practice Tools & Approaches

A practical guide to good governance tools and approaches — a helpful reference for boards, governance practitioners and leaders.

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Board Self Assessment Questionnaire

Designed to help the Board assess how well it is functioning and identify areas for improvement. Individual responses guaranteed anonymity.

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Board Self Assessment — Scale & Open Ended Questions

Read each responsibility carefully and tick the most relevant response. Individual responses are guaranteed anonymity in the consolidated report.

1. Did the work of the board meet your expectations?

Yes   1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5   No   |   Why?  /  Why not?

2. Did you feel included?

Yes   1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5   No   |   Why?
3. What would have made your experience a better one?
4. What do you think is important for the board to focus on next year?

Emphasis on the Future

What will you do differently to improve next time?
What one thing done differently would have most impact?
If you made those changes, what difference do you think it would make?

Highlighted Online Resources

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Using the Internet to Reach Out Wider

In the nonprofit arena, community is essential. TechSoup has a wealth of information to help you effectively use the internet to further your organisation’s mission.

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A Library of Governance Resources

BoardSource provides assistance and resources to nonprofit leaders through workshops, training and its website — the go-to source for board leadership resources.

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Organisational Development Tools

Top tips on organisational development — practical, accessible resources for developing your organisation and your people.

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Working with Larger Groups

Helpful strategies for facilitating and engaging larger groups effectively — resources for facilitators and group leaders working at scale.

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Mindtools

Helpful tools to maximise your leadership potential — a comprehensive library of management and leadership tools and techniques.

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