Hope Works Inc.

“Unlimited term for board members was changed to the following term limit: members shall serve a term of three years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms, followed by a minimum of one year off of the board. When elections take place was added: the officers of the board must be members of the board and shall be elected by the board annually at the first board meeting of the fiscal year. The following language was added: any vacancy occurring in any office of the board of directors by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise shall be filled by the board in the same manner as provided for ordinary elections of officers and an officer so elected shall hold office until the next regular election, or until earlier death, resignation or removal. Term limits for all chairs was added: all board standing committees shall have one representative from the board who will be designated the chair of the committee. Each committee chair will be elected for a term of one (1) year at the first board meeting of the fiscal year. The following language was added: h.o.p.e. Works shall keep correct and complete books and records of account as well as all minutes of the proceedings of the board and any committees. It shall also keep at the principal office a record giving the names and addresses of the members of the board of directors. All books and records of h.o.p.e. Works may be inspected by any board member, or his/her agent or attorney, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.”

“The 990 is distributed to all board members for review and discussion prior to filing.”

“The board of directors reviews and completes conflict of interest forms annually.”

“The board of directors reviews and determines the compensation for the executive director annually. Nonprofit salary surveys are consulted. Executive salary and benefits were most recently reviewed in fall 2021.”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request. Grantors often require that they are sent along with application materials or as part of annual monitoring procedures.”

“Hope works, inc. Is dedicated to ending all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to serving the chittenden county community through the continued provision of our services, and to being a leading voice in the state of vermont for meaningful change in law and society. We provide crisis counseling and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. Our education/outreach work strives to change the attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate and condone the cycle of violence. We constantly seek to expand our efforts to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community and welcome all to our agency. Support for our mission is actively sought through fundraising, development, and the dedicated efforts of our volunteers.”