Nonprofit Governance Assessment - Maryland Nonprofits

Whether your organization is just starting out or well-established, our Nonprofit Governance Assessment, designed to help your organization strengthen its governance and legal compliance, is an essential first step to enhancing your governance processes. It goes beyond a simple bylaws review, providing a comprehensive look at overall governance and board leadership.

Led by our expert legal counsel, this facilitated process guides your board through a detailed checklist, offering a clear overview of governance practices and board performance in line with best practices.

For nonprofits pursuing Standards for Excellence accreditation or recognition, the Nonprofit Governance Assessment is an ideal way to kick-start your journey. Strong governance is at the core of the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector, and it’s a key element in driving your organization’s success.

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Nonprofit Governance Assessment Service

The Nonprofit Governance Assessment service includes:

Interviews with your Board Chair and Executive Director (if applicable)
Comprehensive data collection
Legal review of core governance documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, conflict of interest policy)
Evaluation and recommendations for bylaw revisions
A detailed written report of findings, including clear next steps to help strengthen your board’s governance, which can be presented to your Governance Committee, Executive Committee, or full board (presentations can be virtual, if needed)

All work will be completed within 60 days after receiving the necessary materials, so we encourage your board to be prepared for active engagement throughout the process. By the end of the assessment process, your organization will have updated bylaws and actionable recommendations to enhance governance practices.

Flat Fee: $3,500

Let’s Get Started!

To begin the Nonprofit Governance Assessment, please complete our Preliminary Intake Application.

Using your governance documents, along with confidential interviews (in-person or virtual), we’ll evaluate how well your board aligns with governance best practices. Responses will remain confidential and reviewed only by our legal staff.

Completing the Intake Application acknowledges your commitment to providing the necessary information for Maryland Nonprofits to conduct a thorough assessment.

Intake Application