VocalEssence

Annual Leadership Evaluation

Confidential board input — reviewed only by the evaluation committee and reported back in summarized form.

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Step 1 of 2 · Executive Director

Rate only what you have direct basis to judge — use “N/A” freely. This survey is one of several inputs the committee weighs.

Executive Director — Board Survey

Rate each statement from 1 to 5, or choose N/A if you don’t have a direct basis to judge. Your individual responses are confidential to the evaluation committee.

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Date

Your name and date apply to both the Executive Director and Artistic Director reviews — you won’t be asked again.

Scale: 5 = exceeds expectations · 3 = meets · 1 = significant concern · N/A = not enough direct knowledge to assess.

Statement

54321N/A

1. Advances the mission and translates it into clear strategic priorities.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

2. Provides the board with timely, accurate, and complete information for decision-making.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

3. Manages finances responsibly and toward long-term sustainability.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

4. Builds and retains a healthy, capable, and motivated staff and culture.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

5. Leads fundraising and key donor, funder, and community relationships effectively.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

6. Partners well with the board chair and board; is responsive to guidance and candid about challenges.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

7. Drives the operational execution needed to deliver the season and programs.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

8. Demonstrates sound judgment, transparency, and integrity, including in difficult situations.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

Open-ended

What has the ED done especially well this past year?

Where would you most like to see her grow or focus over the next year?

How effectively do the ED and Artistic Director collaborate, from what you can observe?

What is one way the board could better support her success?

Any other feedback for the evaluation committee?

Artistic Director — Board Survey

Please rate only the statements you have a direct basis to judge; choose N/A otherwise. This survey is one input among several, including feedback from artists and staff. Responses are confidential to the evaluation committee.

Scale: 5 = exceeds expectations · 3 = meets · 1 = significant concern · N/A = not enough direct knowledge to assess.

Statement

54321N/A

1. Sustains a high and distinctive standard of artistic quality and reputation.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

2. Programs a season that serves the mission and engages our audiences and community.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

3. Champions new work, diverse voices, and the organization’s artistic identity.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

4. Represents the organization compellingly to funders, audiences, and the field.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

5. Collaborates constructively with the Executive Director and respects governance and operational realities.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

6. Supports the development of staff and ensemble.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

7. Engages openly with the board on the organization’s long-term artistic direction.

ExceedsOften exceedsMeetsBelowConcernN/A

Open-ended

What are the AD’s most valuable contributions to the organization right now?

Where do you see risks or areas for growth in the artistic leadership?

How well is the organization positioned for an eventual artistic-leadership transition, and what should the board be doing now to prepare?

How effectively do the AD and ED share leadership and communicate?

Any other feedback for the evaluation committee?

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Thank you

Both evaluations have been recorded. Thank you for your candid input.

VocalEssence Board Evaluation Committee · Responses are confidential.