• How would you describe the board’s passion for the mission of the organisation?
• How passionate are you about the mission of the organisation?
• What is the vision of this organisation?
• How do you feel about the organisation’s current strategic plan?
• What recommendations, if any, would you make to improve the process and plan?
• How would you describe your level of excitement about seeing this vision become
  a reality?
• What do you like about being on this board?
• How would you describe your level of engagement with the organisation?
• How would you describe the board’s level of engagement with the organisation?
• How effective are the board meetings?
• What are the strengths of the board?
• What areas of improvement are needed?
• What is the image of the organisation in the community?
• What recommendations, if any, do you have for improving the image of the organisation in the community?
• How does the board measure the success of the organisation?
• How does the board ensure that the organisation provides value to its stakeholders?
• How would you describe the strengths of the CEO?
• How would you describe the CEO’s communication style?
• What recommendations, if any, would you make to improve the CEO’s performance?
• Who has responsibility for fundraising in the organisation?
• What is the board’s fundraising role?
• What recommendations would you make to improve fundraising for the organisation?
• Do you make an annual personal gift to the organisation?

To dramatically improve the work of the board, one has to assess the level of engagement
and motivation of their board members with the organisation. Only through engaging and
motivating members of their boards can non-profits truly achieve a culture of success by
integrating board governance, visionary thinking and philanthropy.

Dennis C. Miller is president and CEO of Dennis C. Miller Associates.
Visit www.dcmillerassociates.com or E-mail dmiller@dcmillerassociates.com