Scorecards

Purpose:  Assess whether climate action strategies are being executed and shared transparently. Category Score (/5) Notes Execution 4.0 Emissions goals linked to real implementation (e.g. fleet, bylaws). Alignment 4.5 Public education matches internal policy decisions. Community Engagement 3.0 Youth engagement strong, but low rural outreach. Accountability 3.5 Clear project benchmarks, but no consequences for missed targets. Transparency 4.0 Excellent digital dashboards and o

Purpose:  Support a midsize nonprofit in aligning board practices with its DEI values and community mission. Category Score (/5) Notes Execution 3.0 Strategic plan targets reviewed annually, but DEI priorities are vague. Alignment 2.5 Community values are clear but not modeled by leadership. Community Engagement 3.0 Member feedback is solicited but not reported back. Accountability 2.0 No board evaluation framework or ethics process in place. Transparency 3.5 Meeting minutes

Purpose:  Evaluate community trust and operational integrity after a year of public complaints. Category Score (/5) Notes Execution 2.5 Maintenance backlogs persist despite new funding. Alignment 2.0 Tenant feedback rarely reflected in decision-making. Community Engagement 1.5 Town halls cancelled; complaints process unclear. Accountability 2.0 Limited documentation of internal reviews or corrective actions. Transparency 2.5 Budgets available but tenant-facing communication i

Purpose:  Assess whether stated equity values are reflected in operations and leadership. Category Score (/5) Notes Execution 2.0 Strategic equity goals exist but lack funding or implementation plans. Alignment 1.5 Leadership composition does not reflect population served. Community Engagement 2.5 Patient input panels exist but have minimal influence. Accountability 2.0 No public-facing accountability reports or DEI audits. Transparency 3.0 Policy documents are accessible but

Purpose:  Evaluate alignment between strategic plan and actual governance practices mid-term. Category Score (/5) Notes Execution 3.0 Infrastructure progress strong; social initiatives lag behind stated goals. Alignment 2.5 Public stances on inclusion do not consistently align with budget decisions. Community Engagement 3.5 Improved public meeting transparency; some ward-level gaps remain. Accountability 2.0 Few public performance reviews or post-mortems on failed initiatives