Nonprofit Board – Governance & Inclusion Audit

Jeremy Durand
Oct 25
1 min read

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 and policies are publicly accessible.

Summary Insight: Strong in mission, but weak in modeling. The board needs clearer accountability structures and leadership development rooted in inclusion.

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