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Director Evaluation

The Alliance has compiled this set of director evaluation-related resources from throughout the nonprofit and museum sector.

Conducting Executive Director Performance Evaluations

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits offers information about evaluating the executive director.

Guidelines for Board of Directors Evaluation of Chief Executive

The Free Management Library has guidelines for evaluating the director as part of the board’s overall responsibilities. It includes a sample annual schedule for evaluating the director, conducting a self-evaluation, strategic planning, and establishing the budget. It also includes a sample form for the board’s evaluation of the director.

Sample “Supervisory Skills Development Plan” for an Executive Director Who’s Struggling with Supervisory Skills

The Free Management Library has a sample development plan for a director who is struggling with supervisory skills. Boards may modify this to address other areas identified as needing improvement.

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