Board Governance

ABC Nonprofit CEO Succession Policies and Guidelines

We know that every nonprofit board should have a good succession policy for its top leadership. The Board developed and adopted these policy statements that will ensure that ABC Nonprofit’s staff leadership continues at the highest level, and to reduce the otherwise damaging results of being unprepared for any eventuality. This document will be reviewed annually and changed by majority vote of the Board as new wisdom and experience guide this policy. Although retention of a CEO is the Board’s responsibility in any nonprofit corporation, this policy was developed with input from our Executive Director.

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ABHE Tenets of Faith – Religious Freedom & Human Sexuality

According to the Constitution of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, the following statement of faith is to be subscribed to annually by each member institution through the signature of the president. 1. We believe that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

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ACTA – Getting the Data: 10 Questions Trustees Should Ask

10 Questions Trustees Should Ask. The key to effective oversight is data. Insist on getting this data regularly. It is up to you to ensure educational quality and affordability. • Tuition over the last five years: Has it exceeded the annual Consumer Price Index? Has it increased as a percentage of median household income? • The ratio of administrative vs. instructional spending over the last 10 years: Has the growth of administrative spending exceeded that of instructional spending? Why?

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An Inventory of Readiness for Strategic Governance

This simple 1-page survey can be used to assess the extent to which members of your board are ready to shift from customary custodial governance patterns to policy-centered, strategic leadership.

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Anchoring Against Mission Drift

Both the Old and New Testaments (Daniel 2:21; I Thessalonians 5:1) instruct us that awareness of the times and seasons is a gift to be sought. Such awareness requires leaders with the gift of insight to distinguish between chronos—you might say, markingtime—and kairos—you might say, making the most of time in terms of redemptive engagement. I ardently believe that the times in which we live represent a Kairos moment for Christian higher education.
Board Chair and Chief Executive Responsibilities

A strong partnership between the chief executive and board chair is essential to leading an effective organization. When the relationship goes awry, it’s often due to confusion over individual responsibilities. In general, the chief executive’s role is focused on management and working with staff to implement programs and initiatives in support of the mission. The board chair is responsible for governance and oversight, leading the board in evaluating the organization’s work from a macro-perspective and ensuring that the work advances the mission in an ethical and legal manner.

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Board Member Self-Assessment Form

The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability's Nonprofit Governance Survey invites nonprofit leaders to administer this survey to board members and benchmark their results against other Christian nonprofits. The Nonprofit Governance Survey is available for purchase at www.ecfa.org.

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Board Member’s Statement of Agreement

Are you AND your board members clear about what they are signing up for when they agree to serve on your board? This sample Board Member Agreement, developed by The Timothy Group's Pat McLaughlin and shared with you by permission, will help you clarify your expectations of board members and facilitate mutual assessment of board member service.

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Board of Directors Meeting Evaluation Form

The purpose of this form is to evaluate overall effectiveness of the meeting process. Please rank the following items on a scale of 1-5 where a “1” does not meet your expectations and a “5” exceeds your expectations. This examination will demonstrate where changes can be made to increase productivity.

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Board Profile Table

Does your board have the right mix in terms of key aspects of engagement and expertise? This simple matrix will assist you in analyzing and enhancing your board's composition and contributions.

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