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Board Self Assessment Report Example (CCAF)

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The document presents a detailed assessment of the CCAF Board's performance and individual board member evaluations from 2023, compared to 2019. It is structured into categories like Vision & Strategy, Leadership Oversight, Board Self-Management, Providing Resources, Remove Obstacles, and Risk Management Oversight, with ratings and analyses provided for each.

<strong>Vision & Strategy:</strong> The board exhibits alignment and clarity regarding its mission, with improvements noted since 2019, particularly in distinguishing between management and governance. It reflects strong alignment and mutual understanding with the Executive Director.

<strong>Leadership Oversight:</strong> The board shows significant growth in overseeing and supporting the Executive Director, evidenced by increased average ratings for encouraging professional growth and conducting evaluations.

<strong>Board Self-Management:</strong> Progress is mixed here, with some indicators like meeting leadership improving, while others, like accommodating opinions during debates, declined slightly.

<strong>Providing Resources:</strong> This area saw a slight decrease in performance, highlighting challenges with fundraising and board member engagement in development activities.

<strong>Remove Obstacles:</strong> Significant progress is evident, especially in engaging members with relevant influence, though consistency in advocacy remains a priority.

<strong>Risk Management Oversight:</strong> Ratings here remained stable, demonstrating adequate financial oversight and proactive governance.

<strong>Individual Assessment:</strong> Board members generally understand their roles, attend meetings, and feel informed to make decisions. Relationships with the Executive Director and other members are positive, though financial gifts to CCAF decreased from 2019. Most find their board service meaningful.

Overall, the board shows improvement across several areas compared to 2019, with marked progress in leadership oversight and the inclusion of influential members, but areas like fundraising and debate accommodation need further attention.

Keywords

CCAF Board

performance evaluation

Vision & Strategy

Leadership Oversight

Board Self-Management

Providing Resources

Risk Management

fundraising challenges

governance improvement

board member engagement