Board evaluation & governance consulting
Board evaluations that lead to better governance.
BoardEvals combines deep boardroom experience with a secure, web-based platform to deliver confidential, standardized evaluations of boards, committees and individual directors — for public, private and nonprofit organizations.
A complete evaluation program
Our approach
From paper questionnaires to a standardized, automated process.
Most boards still assess themselves with ad-hoc, manual processes. BoardEvals replaces them with a process built on current best practice — saving time and cost while producing a more thorough, more candid result.
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Design & collect
We tailor the questionnaires to your board, committees and sector, then collect responses through a secure, confidential online survey that directors can complete in minutes.
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Analyze
Results are analyzed across every dimension that matters — overall board performance, each committee, and each individual director — and compared year over year.
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Report & act
Confidential reports highlight strengths and gaps, and we help the chair turn findings into practical action plans for the year ahead.
What we evaluate
Every level of the boardroom.
Customized, cost-effective programs for for-profit and nonprofit boards, scaled to your needs and budget.
Board self-assessment
Strategy, oversight, culture, composition and the way the board works together.
Committee assessments
Focused reviews of each committee against its charter and responsibilities.
360° director evaluations
Anonymous peer and self-review that gives every director useful, candid feedback.
CEO evaluations
A fair, structured review of CEO performance against goals, strategy and leadership.
Board skills assessments
A skills matrix that maps board expertise and highlights gaps for recruiting.
Why evaluate
Strong boards measure themselves.
Regular, well-run evaluations build stakeholder confidence and support the long-term success of the organization.
Accountability
A structured way for directors to reflect on individual and collective performance.
Better communication
A culture of openness and constructive feedback in and around the boardroom.
Strategic alignment
Board priorities kept in step with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Smarter recruiting
Skills and knowledge gaps identified early, so new directors fill real needs.
What our clients say
“Director accountability is very important, but tools to ensure this have not been refined. A tool like BoardEvals — that can drive board accountability at a more reasonable cost than existing solutions — is extremely valuable.”
“We’ve been doing our annual evaluations on paper and then having someone manually analyze the results and produce reports. Your system has eliminated all of that work. On top of that it’s faster, more secure and much less costly.”
“Our board was very pleased. They found the BoardEvals process helpful and have recommended action plans to address gaps.”
About BoardEvals
Directors who have sat where you sit.
BoardEvals is a private governance consulting firm based in Irvine, California. Our partners bring board, executive and technology experience — more than 100 years of combined public and private company board service — to every engagement.
We work with corporate and nonprofit boards alike, designing evaluation programs that fit each organization’s size, sector and goals.
For-profit boards
Public and private companies, including programs that support listing and disclosure requirements.
Nonprofit boards
Mission-focused evaluations that strengthen accountability to donors, members and the community.
Planning this year’s board evaluation?
Tell us about your board and we’ll propose a program and a quote tailored to your organization.