Assessment of the Chief Executive (ACE)
Assessing the chief executive is one of the board’s primary governance responsibilities and is critical to the success of the chief executive and to the organization as a whole. According to Leading with Intent, chief executives who have formal, written performance evaluations are more satisfied with their jobs.
BoardSource’s easy-to-use Assessment of the Chief Executive (ACE) tool is designed to provide a window into how well the chief executive of your nonprofit organization is performing in several key areas: annual performance goals, core competencies, leadership qualities, and accomplishments & challenges. By conducting this assessment, you are given the opportunity to clarify expectations, set future goals, improve weaknesses and/or build on past success. Failure to assess your chief executive on a regular basis (BoardSource recommends conducting a yearly assessment) can lead to mistrust, strained working relationships, ongoing poor performance, and even turnover.
Click here to learn more about what it takes to conduct an ACE with BoardSource. You can also explore more below around frequently asked questions, our process & timeline, and pricing.
Four Key Areas of Performance:
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Annual
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Core
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Leadership
qualities -
Accomplishments & challenges
Did you know? Assessment pricing depends on your membership type—and some members even receive a complimentary assessment as part of their benefits! Visit the Access Member Benefits page and select your membership type to see what’s included. If you’re eligible for a complimentary assessment, you’ll see an intake form right on that page.
Don’t see a form? That means a complimentary assessment isn’t available for your membership at this time—but you can still purchase the tool at a discounted rate by selecting Add to Cart below. All members are eligible to receive a discount when purchasing assessment products, which will be displayed at checkout.
Standard Price: $1,199*
*Please note that the Assessment of the Chief Executive Tool is only available to US individuals and organizations at this time.
Are you a school? BoardSource offers additional chief executive assessment tools for schools.
Have questions about our assessment products? We encourage you to review our comprehensive Process and Timeline page as well as our FAQ’s. Our team is happy to address any remaining questions, just send us a note at [email protected].
Have questions about your membership or benefits? Contact us at [email protected].