BoardCQ™
The Change Readiness Index for Nonprofit Boards from CSR Communications
Because your nonprofit board can't lead through change it's not ready for. Find out if your board is ready today with the BoardCQ™ change readiness assessment.
Don't Let Uncertainty Derail Your Mission
Nonprofits are experiencing executive turnover, board leadership transition, shifts in giving patterns and donor expectations, regulatory changes, and the impacts of AI, climate change, and more… The rate of change will only continue to accelerate.
Will your board effectively lead change and lead through change, or will these changes cause unnecessary disruption and negative impact on your organization and those you serve? Most organizations don’t know how to assess their readiness for change.
BoardCQ™ - the first of it's kind change readiness assessment for nonprofit boards, can help.
Why BoardCQ™ Matters Now
It's the only objective measurement tool designed specifically for nonprofit boards
You can't fix what you haven't measured & your mission is to important for guesswork
Good intentions and occasional discussions aren't enough to lead through change
See BoardCQ™ in Action
Watch this brief video to see how our change readiness assessment works, who is involved, and what you can expect through the process!
Who is the index for?
Any nonprofit that wants a change-ready board who donors trust and staff rely on during critical transitions.
What's included?
Actionable insights, expert-led briefings and recommendations that turn assessment into real board transformation
How is progress measured?
Track progress across eight essential characteristics with our 6-month follow-up assessment.
Take our free 2-minute assessment for instant insight on your board’s change capability.
Upon completion, you'll receive a personalized video directly in your inbox.
Who is Involved?
Each board member and the organization's chief executive completes a 35-question survey, which takes an average of five minutes to complete. Their responses are rated across the eight characteristics of change-ready boards.
Ratings illustrate the board's strong characteristics and opportunities for development to improve the board's capacity to manage and lead through change.
How Does it Work?
BoardCQ™ measures board member ratings across eight key scales of change readiness.
The baseline report shows your board’s top three strengths and top three areas for improvement, along with actionable recommendations to ensure your board is change-ready, change-capable and change-resilient.
What Leaders of Nonprofits Large and Small are Saying About BoardCQ™
“BoardCQ™ sparked critical conversations we might have otherwise overlooked. It highlighted key perspectives within our board, strengthening our readiness to tackle challenges together.”
Jenn Bell-Ellwanger, Board Chair of Maryland Reads
"Everything about BoardCQ™ is clear and easy to act on. The insight reflects more than just change readiness. It really helps me as a CEO understand whether my board is healthy or not.”
Cindy Eggleton, CEO, Brilliant Cities
"Board engagement is always a top priority in our annual nonprofit survey. BoardCQ™ gives boards and executive directors the actionable insight they need to address it by measuring board accountability, commitment, and engagement."
Sabrina Thornton, Creativity & Innovation Program Officer at T. Rowe Price Foundation
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