GNB Nominees: Global Network Board Skills Matrix Assessment

Thank you for taking the time to complete this skills survey. Your responses are essential in helping us understand the expertise you would bring to the Global Network Board. Please rate your skills and experience in each area according to the levels provided.

You can view the Global Network Board Skills Matrix here. Please review it and use it as a guide for the below questions.

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail *

Institution/Organization *

Professional Title

Board and Committee Experience

Years on Global Network Board (if applicable):

Years of Service on SCB Committees/Boards: Please list the years and which committees or boards you have served on.

Skills

For each skill, please select the level that best describes your experience and provide any relevant comments. Please use our Skills Matrix to align your level of skill.

1. Leadership & Governance

Description: Experience in leadership roles, governance, conflict resolution, team building, management, and nonprofit governance understanding.

How would you rate your experience in Leadership & Governance?

Level 1 (Basic): Leadership in local/regional organizations, basic governance knowledge

Level 2 (Intermediate): Governance experience in national/international NGOs, conflict management experience

Level 3 (Advanced): Significant board/executive experience in global conservation, demonstrated leadership in conflict resolution

Comments (optional): Please provide any additional details on your leadership and governance experience, including relevant roles.

2. Strategic Planning

Description: Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with SCB’s mission.

How would you rate your experience in Strategic Planning?

Level 1 (Basic): Understands basic strategic planning principles

Level 2 (Intermediate): Contributed to strategic planning in a professional/volunteer capacity

Level 3 (Advanced): Led global strategic planning efforts

Comments (optional): Describe any strategic planning roles you have taken on, if applicable.

3. Financial Expertise

Description: Budget oversight, financial reporting, fundraising, and ensuring financial sustainability.

How would you rate your experience in Financial Expertise?

Level 1 (Basic): Basic understanding of nonprofit finances and budgeting

Level 2 (Intermediate): Experience overseeing budgets and financial reporting

Level 3 (Advanced): Extensive experience with financial management, including large-scale fundraising or investment strategies

Comments (optional): Detail any specific financial management experience you bring to the board.

4. Conservation Science & Policy

Description: Expertise in conservation biology, environmental science, or policy advocacy.

How would you rate your experience in Conservation Science & Policy?

Level 1 (Basic): Familiar with key conservation science concepts and current challenges

Level 2 (Intermediate): Expertise in conservation biology/environmental science, with experience applying science to policy

Level 3 (Advanced): Global recognition as a thought leader in conservation science and/or policy advocacy

Comments (optional): Share relevant conservation science or policy work you’ve been involved in.

5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)

Description: Commitment to and experience in promoting DEIJ principles within governance and conservation.

How would you rate your experience in DEIJ?

Level 1 (Basic): Basic understanding of DEIJ concepts

Level 2 (Intermediate): Implemented DEIJ initiatives or advocated for inclusive policies

Level 3 (Advanced): Expertise in designing and leading DEIJ initiatives globally, with measurable impacts

Comments (optional): Please provide examples of DEIJ initiatives you have led or supported.

6. Fundraising & Resource Development

Description: Experience in securing nonprofit funding, including donor engagement, grant writing, and partnerships.

How would you rate your experience in Fundraising & Resource Development? *

Level 1 (Basic): Participated in fundraising activities at a local or national level

Level 2 (Intermediate): Led fundraising campaigns, managed donor relations, or secured significant grants

Level 3 (Advanced): Extensive experience in developing and managing global fundraising initiatives and partnerships

Comments (optional): Detail any successful fundraising efforts you have been a part of.

7. Cross-Cultural Competence

Description: Ability to work effectively across diverse cultural contexts.

How would you rate your experience in Cross-Cultural Competence?

Level 1 (Basic): Basic understanding of cultural diversity

Level 2 (Intermediate): Experience leading multicultural teams or working in different cultural contexts

Level 3 (Advanced): Extensive experience fostering cross-cultural collaboration in international settings

Comments (optional): Describe any cross-cultural projects or teams you’ve worked with.

8. Industry-Specific Experience

Description: Knowledge and experience in conservation-related fields (e.g., academia, NGOs, government, policy, national parks).

How would you rate your Industry-Specific Experience?

Level 1 (Basic): Experience in one industry relevant to conservation

Level 2 (Intermediate): Cross-industry knowledge in conservation

Level 3 (Advanced): Held diverse roles across sectors relevant to biodiversity conservation

Comments (optional): Provide examples of your conservation-related experience.

President-Specific Skills (if applicable)

Event Management Delivery
Description: Experience in organizing large-scale events, such as conferences, essential for SCB’s outreach and engagement.

Level 1 (Basic): Assisted with event planning on a small/local scale

Level 2 (Intermediate): Planned/organized national or international events, with some logistical oversight

Level 3 (Advanced): Led major conferences or global events, including logistics, programming, and stakeholder coordination

Comments (optional): Describe any event management experience, especially for large-scale events.

Journal Editorial Experience
Description: Experience in journal editing, crucial for managing SCB’s publications and upholding scientific integrity and quality.

Level 1 (Basic): Experience with editing or reviewing at a local level

Level 2 (Intermediate): Editorial experience with peer-reviewed journals or similar scientific publications

Level 3 (Advanced): Significant experience as a journal editor, overseeing peer-reviewed processes at an international level

Comments (optional): Please provide details on your editorial experience.

Additional Comments

(Optional): Please use this space to share any additional information you think is relevant to your skills and experiences.