Tools and Toolkits

This self-service tool leverages a subset of questions from our comprehensive assessment services; is customized for institutions, systems, or foundations; and is designed so you can get meaningful insights on your own.

Ensure your higher education system board is following governance best practices. Download this checklist to evaluate your board's governance practices in the following areas: Written documents Updating documents Policies and practices Strategic planning and budget Chief executive compensation and performance review Board assessment Download …

Ensure your institutionally related foundation board is following governance best practices. Download this checklist to evaluate your board's governance practices in the following areas: Written documents Updating documents Policies and practices Strategic planning and budget Chief executive compensation and performance review Board assessment Download …

Ensure your independent institution board is following governance best practices. Download this checklist to evaluate your board's governance practices in the following areas: Written documents Updating documents Policies and practices Strategic planning and budget Chief executive compensation and performance review Board assessment Download Now→ …

Ensure your public institution board is following governance best practices. Download this checklist to evaluate your board's governance practices in the following areas: Written documents Updating documents Policies/practices for board members Strategic planning and budget Chief executive compensation and performance review Download Now→ …

AGB has developed the Board Responsibilities for Intercollegiate Athletics Toolkit. It includes resources that help define roles and responsibilities, contend with emerging issues, and manage risk.

To help boards navigate a range of options, AGB has developed the Mergers and Affiliations Toolkit, which includes a host of resources that enable board members to learn, evaluate options, and develop a strategy that makes sense.

To support current and aspiring board chairs, AGB has developed the Board Chair Toolkit, which includes a host of resources that enable board chairs to understand essential responsibilities for board leadership and establish an inclusive board culture.

The Assessing Financial Vitality Toolkit includes a host of resources that enable board members to take action in ensuring institutional sustainability.

The Institution-Foundation Partnership Toolkit includes resources that help define roles and responsibilities, assign ownership, and encourage collaboration in strategy development and planning.