The Forward Association Inc

“The membership of the association shall consist of those members who have previously been elected to membership and now enjoy that status, and such members as are elected to membership in the future in accordance with the bylaws.”

“The nominating committee prepares a slate of candidates who are voted upon by the entire association at a general membership meeting. If elected, members serve for an initial 6 year term. They may then be nominated for one or more additional 6 year terms. The nominating committee prepares a slate of candidates for the 4 officers, 8 committee chairs and 4 at-large members who comprise the board of directors. The members of the association vote to elect the officers and the board.”

“Before the form 990 was filed with irs, it was first reviewed by management, then distributed via email to members of the audit committee and the board of directors for review. The members communicated any questions or suggestions to management.”

“The conflict of interest policy is distributed annually to the members of the board of directors, officers and key employees. Each individual is required to submit annually that he or she has read the policy and whether he or she has engaged in an activity that would pose a conflict. These reports are reviewed by the board. Further, if an individual becomes aware of a conflict prior to the annual submission of his or her report, that individual is required to immediately inform the board. If a conflict of interest is identified, that person shall refrain from using his or her personal influence to encourage the association to engage in those activities and he or she will not participate in deliberations related to the conflict of interest.”

“The ceo's and all employees' compensation is reviewed by the compensation committee after examining pertinent not for profit companies. Once approved by the compensation committee, the board of directors votes on the proposed contract (contract not applicable for regular employees). The process is done annually.”

“The ceo/publisher's and all employees' compensation is reviewed by the compensation committee after examining pertinent not for profit companies. Once approved by the compensation committee, the board of directors votes on the proposed contract (contract not applicable for regular employees). The process is done annually.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Freelance writers - Total Expense: 293525, Program Service Expense: 293525, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Other Professional Fees - Total Expense: 856524, Program Service Expense: 844729, Management and General Expenses: 11795, Fundraising Expenses: ;”