Governance and Board Effectiveness
Good governance gives organizations the structure for sound decision-making, clear accountability, and effective Board leadership. It helps ensure that roles, policies, and practices are current, clear, and able to support the organization as it grows and changes.
What We Offer
We provide support in three key areas of governance.
Governance Audit
A comprehensive review of governance practices, structures, and documents through our 86-point Good Governance Checklist™ aligned to IRS standards and nonprofit best practices.
Bylaws and Policy Review
A review of bylaws, governance policies, and key Board documents to identify gaps, inconsistencies, outdated language, and areas that need revision.
Board Development
Support in strengthening the Board’s structure, composition, and overall effectiveness over time. This may include Board recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, committee structure, roles and responsibilities, expectations for service, and other areas that shape how well the Board functions.
Our Approach
We look beyond technical compliance. Good governance is not just about whether the right documents exist. It is about if the Board is structured to govern well, roles and expectations are clear, and if current practices are helping the organization make sound decisions. We help organizations assess not only what is on paper, but how governance is functioning in practice.
What Comes From Our Engagement
This work helps organizations move toward governance practices that are clearer, more current, and better aligned with what the organization needs. The result is more targeted improvements in governance that strengthen oversight, clarify expectations, and support better leadership and decision-making.
