This guidance note, prepared by ICSA: The Governance Institute in the UK, provides a matrix with indicators on an NGO board member’s competence. It can serve as a self-assessment, part of an overall board review, peer review, etc. The matrix can facilitate a board discussion on individual and collective strengths and areas for improvement. 

Special thanks to ICSA: The Governance Institute for granting consent to the Project to share this document.

Note: “Trustee” refers to “board members” in the UK.