BM - Executive committee – yes. Board members that are involved in the conference, yes. Otherwise, no. 14. The board assesses itself annually 1 (2KN) 15. The board meets regularly, with a majority of directors in attendance, to address matters of policy, strategic direction, organizational performance and community impact 4 16. The board understands its legal obligations; a conflict of interest policy is reviewed periodically and signed annually by board members 4 The board is actively engaged in its oversight role and knowledgeable of the organization's key external and internal issues that affect its success. 2 (2KN) BM - Not if we always know all the issues 18. The board focuses on policy development and on the strategic direction and evaluation of the organization, respecting the staff's responsibility for implementing policy directives 2 (2KN) 19. The board has established clear leadership roles (officers and committee chairs) to drive its activities effectively; it fosters the development of new leaders to fill future roles as needed 3 BM - Leadership roles are not always clear – there is not a succession plan in place. 20. Board members readily identify opportunities to raise the organization's profile in the community 3 (1KN) 21. Organizational performance is reviewed annually by the board in conjunction with an evaluation of the ED/CEO 1 (2KN) BM - No ED BM - Leadership roles are not always clear – there is not a succession plan in place.
(2KN) Website could be updated more frequently. 4. Website and electronic mailing lists are effectively used in outreach, for information sharing, and as marketing tools 3 (1KN) BM - Monthly newsletter, bi-monthly email updates.. more frequently during conference promotion. Subscriber list of 5000, automatically managed through Mailchimp 5. Data is used to inform decision making and is linked to strategic plan 2 (1NK, 1NA) 6. Website includes valuable information for consumers and stakeholders, including mission statement, policy issues, membership information, donor information, directions/hours of operation, newsletters/publications, events calendar, systems navigation, volunteer opportunities, and links to related websites 4 BM – There is useful info. which is updated regularly. But could improve. BM - Limited to certain agencies “favorites?” not all inclusive Additional Comments 14. Fundraising Practice Comments 1. The organization maintains a diverse mix of contributed income (public grants, foundation grants, corporate contributions, individual donations) 2 (2KN) BM - Funding comes primarily from conference revenue and membership dues, which have met the needs for an all-volunteer organization. In order to grow the organization, there is a need to increase this.
2. The organization sets challenging, yet achievable, annual fundraising goals and reviews them at the end of each fiscal year 1 (2KN) BM - But we need to move into bigger goals. 3. A system is in place for tracking past, current, and potential donors 2 (2KN) BM - Member roster tracks individual donors, for charitable receipts and thank you letters. Beyond that forming a fundraising/development group is an area for improvement. 4. A recognition and contact system is in place 2 (3KN) BM 4 - See above. Donors are thanked, and often acknowledged for contributions in the renewal notices. (Renewals have not been consistent, due to lack of staffing. Changed to a calendar year membership last year to make renewal process more manageable.) 5. An annual fundraising plan is developed and approved by the board 1 (2KN) 6. The board is active in securing funding and other resources for the organization, including resources outside of the mental health community, through identifying prospects, supporting donor cultivation, solicitation and related activity 1 (2KN) BM – Just staying afloat BM - On a limited basis. One board member secured a BRSS TACS contract for Peers Educating Peers on the ACA in 2015/2016. 7. All board members are involved in fundraising 1 (1KN) BM 3 – Not yet Additional Comments BM - members have not been educated or involved in fundraising. 15. Bylaws – The following info. was provided by Operations Practice Comments