United States Fund for Unicef

“The board has delegated authority to an executive committee to act on behalf of the board between meetings of the board of directors. The executive committee consists of the chair, the vice chair, the secretary, the president, the chairs of the standing committees (including the chair of the executive committee, president and ceo), and the chairs of the philanthropy and marketing committee and program and advocacy committee. In the event that any of the named committees have co-chairs, the co-chairs of such committees shall designate which of them will attend the respective executive committee meeting. Except, as otherwise provided in the by-laws or by resolution of the board, the executive committee shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the board, except that the executive committee may not reverse any action taken by the board. In all cases in which specific directions shall not have been given by the board, the executive committee may appoint sub-committees and shall advise and aid the officers of the organization in all matters concerning its interests and activities.”

“After the return is prepared by staff, it is reviewed by the chief financial officer, chief people officer, chief legal officer, and external counsel, as well as uusa's president and ceo. Uusa's president and ceo and cfo and controller reviews the return with the chair of the audit committee. The chair then presents the return to the audit committee for review. After this review is complete, the return is shared with the members of the board prior to filing for reference only. The return is filed electronically with the chief financial officer signing the return.”

“Every staff member of the uusa is required annually to sign a form that ensures everyone is aware of and in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The people & culture department collects these forms. In addition, every board member and principal officer annually completes a conflict of interest disclosure statement disclosing the facts relating to any actual or potential financial interest or stating that he or she has no reportable financial interest that would constitute a conflict or potential conflict of interest and acknowledging that they reviewed, understand, and agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy. Uusa has an extensive conflict of interest policy that essentially requires any board member or principal officers with a conflict or potential conflict of interest to disclose the existence and all material facts regarding any interest in a transaction or matter being considered by the board or a board committee and recuse himself or herself from the meeting in which the transaction or matter is discussed and voted upon.”

“The compensation and human resources committee of the board of directors has the responsibility to recommend and serve as a resource with respect to the nature and amount of compensation to be included in the president and ceo's contract, subject to the approval of the board. During the contract process, a comparability study (the "study") is conducted by an outside employee compensation and benefits firm which takes into consideration other direct peer fundraising, advocacy, and relief organizations in determining the total compensation of the president and ceo to include salary, benefits and incentives as appropriate. Also, the compensation and human resources committee of the board of directors serves as a resource with respect to the president and ceo compensation decisions and actions for other officers and key employees at uusa following a comparable review process.”

“Refer to the narrative above for Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available on its website at https://www.unicefusa.org/legal-disclosure. The audited financial statements are also posted on the organization's website at https://www.unicefusa.org/about-unicef-usa/finances.”

“The organization's mission is to relentlessly pursue a better world for every child. Unicef usa advances the global mission of unicef by rallying the american public to support the world's most vulnerable children. Through fundraising, advocacy and education in the united states, that deliver the essentials that give every child a better chance in life, including: health-care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, and education. Together, we are working toward a world that upholds the rights of all children and helps every child thrive.”

“CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - -76639; PLEDGE WRITE-OFFS - 2815476; Total - 2738837;”