Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence

“The organization's bylaws were amended during the fiscal year, effective 7/10/2015. Changes included expanding the membership meetings provision regarding special meetings, place and time of meetings, notice of meetings, waiver of notice, member record for meeting, quorum, vote of members, presiding officer and secretary and action without meeting. Other changes were made to provisions regarding power of the board, selection/term of board members, newly created directorships and vacancies, conflicts of interest, resignation from the board, remote participation of members in board meetings, duties of officers, bonding of officers, committees, audit committee, indemnification, advance of expenses, selection of counsel, and insurance.”

“The organization identified misappropriation of funds by a former employee of approximately 132,000 over a period of time. Upon discovery of the misappropriation of funds, the organization dismissed the employee, obtained an insurance settlement of 100,000 and revised their internal controls. The organization reconciled all questioned funds and notified all funding agencies of the discrepancies.”

“The principal office of each member program must be located in the state of connecticut. Each member programs primary focus must be the provision of services to individuals who are victims of domestic violence, and their children. Each member program must have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Each member program must abide by the following ccadv requirements: the ccadv standards for member programs; the funding policy (including the ccadv grievance procedures); the principles of unity; the service philosophy; and the victims rights policy; duly adopted by the member programs and the board. Each member programs board of directors must sign a membership agreement annually. Each member program must pay annual dues to ccadv based on an amount approved by ccadvs board. Payment must accompany the membership agreement by the stated deadline. Each member program must serve a region in the state of connecticut that is not being served by other member programs, unless shared towns are agreed upon, to ensure compliance with the funding policy and the principles of unity. Each member program must be designated as a domestic violence program by the state of connecticut.”

“The annual membership meeting of ccadv shall be held once per year. The primary purpose of this annual meeting shall be the installation of officers and directors. Notice of the time, date and location shall be announced to member programs thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event. Where a physical meeting of the membership is impractical, the president may choose to poll all board members by telephonic or electronic means as available under section v of article v, for the purpose of voting on the installation of officers and directors. The board shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the designated representatives from the member programs, either by written ballot or at the annual meeting which shall be held before the end of the fiscal year.”

“Each member of the board receives a copy of the 990 for review before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed on an annual basis by both board members and employees. All board members provide information regarding their jobs and professional endeavors. In addition, every board member and employee has an obligation to protect the organization by bringing attention to any issue that could be construed as a conflict of interest.”

“The executive committee determines the salary of the executive director based on comparable data in the current market and votes to approve the salary. For all other employees, a compensation study was conducted and reviewed by management.”

“All governing documents are made available upon request within a reasonable amount of time.”

“The connecticut coalition against domestic violence, inc. (ccadv) is a membership organization whose purpose is to work together to end domestic violence by advocating for victims and changing the social conditions, beliefs, and social actions that perpetuate abuse against victims of domestic violence.”

“Fundraising expenses 14,090 net assets released from restriction 8,760 fundraising expenses -14,090 net assets released from restriction -8,760”