Thriving Boards Assessment

Nonprofit boards are the hidden structure that either sustains growth or holds it back. The Thriving Board Assessment gives you an honest picture of your board’s current health and a practical plan to strengthen it.

How It Works

In just a few steps, you’ll gain clarity and direction for your board’s development:

  1. Take the 50-Question Assessment
    Your Board Chair or Executive Director completes a guided inventory online in about 30 minutes.

  2. Receive Your Results by Email
    You'll get an overall governance score and rating for each subsection.

  3. Schedule a Consultation
    You'll meet with our consulting experts for an hour to discuss and interpret your results.

  4. Begin Your Board Development Plan
    You'll receive a customized roadmap that guides your board toward greater maturity, along with an offer for our consultants to help you get from here to there .

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is this for?
    Growing nonprofits that want their board to keep pace with organizational growth. It’s especially valuable for organizations experiencing transition, scaling impact, or preparing for their next stage of maturity.

  • Do all board members need to take it?
    No. The assessment is designed for the Board Chair and / or the Executive Director to complete on behalf of the board.

  • Should all board members be consulted while taking the TBA?
    Not necessarily, but input from key leaders can be helpful. The assessment is designed for the Board Chair and/or Executive Director to complete on behalf of the board. If you choose, you may gather insights from other members, but a single informed perspective is usually sufficient to generate accurate results.

  • What happens after the assessment?

    You’ll receive a results score, a Board Maturity Rating, and a tailored development plan. Many organizations continue with The Guild for hands-on consulting to implement these recommendations.

  • How long does it take?

    The assessment itself takes about 30 minutes, and the summary consultation lasts up to an hour.

  • What do we get for $300?

    The full assessment, your maturity score and results report, a tailored development plan, and a one-hour consultation with our board experts.


    You'll also receive a Thriving Board Maturity Rating seal that you can display on your website to attract experienced board prospects.

  • What if we want help implementing the development plan?

    The Thriving Board Assessment provides a tailored roadmap, but putting it into practice often requires expert guidance. That’s where our consulting engagement begins. Our team works alongside your board to build systems, clarify roles, and strengthen governance across all four domains. This deeper partnership involves a consulting fee beyond the $300 assessment, reflecting the time, expertise, and custom tools we bring to your board’s development.

    Think of the TBA as the diagnostic—it shows you exactly where you stand. Consulting is the treatment plan that helps your board mature with confidence and accountability.

  • What's the cost for further consulting?

    Our consulting engagements typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your board’s current health and the level of support needed. Some boards only require targeted guidance to strengthen a few systems; others benefit from a more comprehensive partnership to address deeper gaps. The Thriving Board Assessment helps us determine the right scope so you only invest in what your board truly needs.

Invest in your board's strength.

A thriving nonprofit requires a thriving board. Start building the systems, clarity, and confidence your mission deserves.

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