Charleston Gaillard Center: Board Self-Assessment – FY25-26

ASSESSMENT OF THE BOARD

1. The Board understands and supports the Purpose, Core Values, and offerings of the Gaillard Center, as well as its bold aspiration to become the “Cultural Capital of the South.”

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2. The Board plays a key role in setting the direction and strategy of the Gaillard Center.

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3. The Board is provided with sufficient management information to enable it to perform adequate oversight of the enterprise operations, as well as the performance of the CEO.

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4. The relationship between board members and the CEO is healthy.

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5. The Board plays an active role in ensuring adequate resources are available to carry out the Purpose of the Gaillard Center, and to support its annual programming and other offerings to the greater Charleston community.

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6. Board meetings are effective—necessary materials are provided in advance, time at meetings is used efficiently, board members are engaged, executive sessions are regularly held, discussions are candid and constructive, and meeting frequency is appropriate.

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7. Board composition is appropriate—Board size, mix of skills, experience, expertise, and diversity. Gaillard Center leadership is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the greater Charleston community.

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8. The Board has created appropriate committees; the responsibilities of the committees are well-defined; the committees effectively fulfill their responsibilities and adequately inform the Board.

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9. The Board Chair is an effective leader who sets appropriate agendas for board meetings with the CEO.

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PERSONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT OF MY BOARD PARTICIPATION

1. Board meeting engagement—Prepared for, attended, and conscientiously participated in board meetings.

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2. Board alignment—I know and support the Gaillard Center’s Purpose, Core Values, and bold aspiration.

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3. Committee participation—Participated fully in one or more committees.

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4. Committee assignment —I would like to change my committee assignment(s).

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5. Financial support—Made or will make a meaningful personal contribution or commitment by 30 June 2026.

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6. Patron support—Attended concerts and/or other performances at the Charleston Gaillard Center.

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7. Community leverage—Leveraged my connections, networks, and resources to help fully achieve the organization's Purpose.

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8. Helped fundraise—Served as an active advocate and ambassador for the Charleston Gaillard Center. Fully engaged in identifying and helping to secure the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to fully achieve its Purpose.

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9. Personal leverage—Helped identify personal connections that can benefit the organization's reputational standing and/or fundraising success.

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10. Personal expertise—Brought personal expertise that directly benefitted the organization.

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