Capital Resource Conservation and Development Area Council Inc

“Initially, each member of the business affairs committee, which is a subset of the board of directors, is briefed on highlights and issues of the organization's financial statements that have an impact on the organization's audit and form 990. The committee members are able to ask questions and obtain additional information about the financial statements of the organization. Following the committee briefing, the entire board is sent a draft copy of the form 990 to review after any revisions, concerns or questions are addressed. The full board approves the filing of the form 990.”

“Annually, the organization's administrator sends each board member a copy of the conflict of interest policy and a listing of all vendors used in the previous year. Each board member is required to sign a disclosure letter acknowledging their understanding of the policy and detailing any relationships with may cause a conflict of interest.”

“The executive committee has reviewed a survey of pennsylvania non-profit organizations to determine comparable salary levels. The executive committee reports to the board, and the board discusses its recommendations and approves as appropriate.”

“The organization has a website (capitalrcd.org) the bylaws, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are on the board member materials section of the website. In addition, all documents are available at our office should anyone request such information.”

“Employees and programs of capital rc&d helped farmers and landowners adopt a wide array of environmental stewardship practices to improve water and soil quality. During 2024 we supported farmer-to-farmer and technical expert-led assistance and education including filling 15 technical assistance positions that impacted landowners in pennsylvania. In addition, we sponsored two pasture walks and developed four podcasts. Capital rc&d grazing advisors had 43 visits to consult with farmers to support their grazing practices and assisted with two pasture walks and four field technician trainings. With project funding, capital rc&d was also able to support the planning and implementation of 25 rotational grazing projects that supported the transition of 362 acres to managed rotational grazing systems.”