This worksheet is helpful for creating a "depth chart" of your Board members knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1. Template: Board Profile Worksheet
Profile Data: Check all that apply;
Age
Under 18
19 - 25
26 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 +
Gender
Male
Female
Race/Ethnicity
African-American/Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Native American/Indian
Other
Resources
Money to give
Access to donors
Other resources to give (in-kind)
Access to other resources (in-kind)
Relationships, contacts or affiliations
Time to volunteer
Other:
Geographic Location
(Where do you live?)
County
Zip Code
Board Experience
(prior service w/
non-profits)
0 - 3 years
3 - 6 years
6 - 10 years
10 years +
Political Affiliation
Democrat
Repbulican
Independent
Other

2. Community
Connections
Corporate / Small Business
Education
Entertainment / Sports
Health Care
Hospitality
Media
Law Enforcement
Military
Political
Philanthropy
Religious Organizations
Social Services
Other
Motivation to Serve
Desire to "Give back"
Mission motivates me
Requirement of employer
Someone asked me
Other:
Education Level
GED
H.S. Diploma
Some College
4 Year Degree
Masters Level Degree
PhD or Higher
Leadership Style
Visionary/Strategist
Relationship Builder/Connector
Analytical/Detailed
Director/Controlling
Other
Areas of Expertise
Administrative/Management
Architecture
Counseling
Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Evaluations
Financial Management
Accounting
Banking and Trusts
Investments
Fundraising

3. Governance Practices
Government
Health Care
International Affairs
Law
Marketing/Public Relations
Non Profit Management
Human Resources
Parliamentary Procedures
Planning
Physical Plant (architect, engineering)
Policy Development
Program Development
Real estate
Religion
Representative of clients
Sales
Technology
Other