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Hello:

You are invited to participate in San Diego Habitat Conservancy's Board Self-evaluation. Every Board member is being asked to complete this questionnaire about the performance of the Board as a whole and on an individual basis. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

The goal of this questionnaire is to receive candid and valid information to better improve SDHC organizationally and to improve the Board experience. When completed, the general results will be compiled, shared, and discussed by the entire Board at the May 2016 Annual Board Meeting.

We value your opinions, but if you feel uncomfortable in answering any of the questions, please leave that question or comment blank. Your responses will remain confidential and data will be reported to the Board only in the aggregate. If you have questions at any time about the questionnaire, feel free to contact me by email or phone.

Thank you very much for your time and support. PLEASE COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 so that we have time to compile the results. You may begin by clicking on the "Next" button below.

Sarah Krejca
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(619) 365-4839
 
 
 
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A. Please rate the following aspects of the Board’s ongoing operations:
Poor Fair Good Excellent
1. Degree of organization at Board meetings.
2. Level of participation by Board members.
3. Clarity of Board and SDHC staff roles.
 
 
B. How well has the Board done its job?
Strongly Disagree Disagree Maybe/Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
1. Board members are aware of what is expected of them.
2. Most Board members come to meetings prepared and ready to actively participate.
3. The Board’s meeting agenda is well planned and clearly reflects our strategic plan or priorities.
4. The Board ensures that the organization’s accomplishments and challenges are communicated to members and stakeholders.
5. The Board establishes strategic directions for the organization and keeps track of progress.
6. The Board communicates with the public and specific stakeholder groups.
7. The Board oversees financial matters.
8. The Board oversees operational matters.
9. The Board has taken responsibility for recruiting new Board members.
10. The Board has planned and led the orientation process for new Board members.
11. The Board works towards attaining more resources through fundraising, grants, donations, etc.
12. The Board has a plan for director education and further Board development.
13. Board meetings are always interesting and productive.
 
 
C. What should be the role of the Board?

For each item, the question asks you to agree or disagree with a statement about what the role of the Board SHOULD be.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Maybe/Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
1. Keep up with relevant trends, events and emerging issues.
2. Establish strategic directions for the organization.
3. Communicate with the public and specific stakeholder groups.
4. Oversee financial matters.
5. Oversee operational matters.
6. Work towards attaining more resources (fundraisers, grants, donations, etc.).
 
 
D. What is your commitment to SDHC?

For each item, the question now asks you about your individual contribution to SDHC's Board.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Maybe/Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
1. I have maintained consistent attendance at Board meetings.
2. I actively participate in Board meetings.
3. My career and personal obligations do not conflict with my position on the Board.
4. I complete any assigned duties and review background material before Board meetings.
5. I work easily with other members of the Board.
6. I work easily with the Executive Director.
7. I actively participate in at least one Board committee.
8. I financially support SDHC to the best of my ability.
9. I donated items for the 2015 online auction.
10. I helped advertise for the 2015 online auction, such as through word of mouth, forwarding emails about the auction, sharing SDHC's Facebook posts about the auction, etc.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Maybe/Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
11. I attended the Board tour and picnic at Bridges & Santa Fe Creek Preserve in August 2015.
12. I participated in fundraising efforts, other than those listed above.
13. I have assisted in the cultivation and solicitation of individual gifts.
14. I have brought new donors to SDHC.
15. I have assisted in the solicitation of corporate gifts.
16. I am informed about SDHC's programs and activities and I am ready and willing to discuss SDHC's work whenever the opportunity arises.
17. I have recruited potential Board members.
18. In the year to come, I expect my involvement with SDHC to increase.
19. I have interest in attending an upcoming Land Trust Alliance Rally.
 
 
 
E.1. If you would like to be more active on the Board, list below ways in which you think you could more actively participate and benefit SDHC.
   
 
 
 
E.2. What do you feel should be the main focus of the Board and SDHC in the upcoming year? What are the main obstacles interfering with the Board's and/or your individual performance? Please include any additional comments or concerns.
   
 
 
F. Board's relationship with the Executive Director.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Maybe/Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
1. There is a clear understanding of where the Board’s role ends and the Executive Director’s begins.
2. There is good two-way communication between the Board and the Executive Director.
3. The Board trusts the judgment of the Executive Director.
4. The Board provides direction to the Executive Director by setting new policies or clarifying existing ones.
5. The Board, or a committee of the Board, has formally evaluated the Executive Director within the past 12 months.
6. The Board provides feedback and shows its appreciation to the Executive Director on a regular basis.
7. The Board ensures that the Executive Director is able to take advantage of professional development opportunities.
 
 
G. Feedback to the Chair of the Board.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Maybe/Not Sure Agree Strongly Agree
1. The Board has discussed the role and responsibilities of the Chair.
2. The Chair is well prepared for Board meetings and helps the Board stick to the agenda.
3. The Chair helps the Board work well together.
4. The Chair demonstrates good listening skills.
5. The Board supports the Chair.
6. The Chair is effective in delegating responsibility among Board members.