Owl Advancing Diversity in Leadership

“Management services are provided by argosy business solutions which is owned by the executive director.”

“The organization has local chapters in texas, new england, florida and southern california. These chapters do not operate independently and serve primarily to create and host regional events.”

“The executive director closely reviews form 990 to ensure its accuracy and circulates to the board. The board then formally approves the form 990 during its board meeting.”

“Board members and the executive director are responsible for disclosing potential conflicts of interest. The board president and executive director forward potential conflicts of interest to the executive committee, which proposes an appropriate response.”

“The board discusses, approves and documents in writing its process for determining the total compensation and benefits package of the top management official (no other officers of ophthalmic world leaders receive compensation). The process for determining the total compensation and benefits package of the top management official includes (a) review of american society of association executives (asae)compensation and benefits study, (b) informal sampling of top management official compensation and benefits for small nonprofits with which the board is familiar (c) informal sampling of customary compensation and benefits at companies and organizations with which the board is associated,and (d) evaluation of prior payments and hours committed for association management services and independent consulting, further considering goals for time commitment and personal investment in the organization by a fulltime top management official. The board documents the end result of the process in an employment offer letter and its approval in the minutes. The executive committee conducts a performance review with the executive director annually and recommends pay adjustments to the board.”

“Ophthalmic world leaders does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public, but they are available upon request.”

“Ophthalmic world leaders promotes and develops diverse leadership to advance ophthalmic innovation and patient care. Ophthalmic world leaders works across eyecare providing professional and personal development and creates opportunities for collaboration.”

“Leadership development programs - ophthalmic world leaders offers professional development programs designed to help members gain the leadership and soft skills and confidence needed to advance in their careers. Programs are offered year-round at low or no cost to ophthalmic world leaders members.program sessions are held in conjunction with major ophthalmic conferences (eg american academy of ophthalmology and american society of cataract & refractive surgery), as well as live and on-demand webinars and online archived course content. They also host an annual leadership summit to develop leaders in early and mid-career, as well as a mentorship program designed to elevate rising leaders. Leadership recognition - ophthalmic world leaders annual awards recognize ophthalmic professionals who have demonstrated leadership and contributed to the advancement of diverse leadership in eyecare. Candidates are nominated and voted on by ophthalmic world leaders'members, and awards are presented at ophthalmic world leaders signature event held during the annual meeting of the american academy of ophthalmology. Additionally, ophthalmic world leaders produces a semi-annual magazine designed to highlight the contributions of leaders in the ophthalmic industry, and works to create opportunities for a more diverse leadership in eyecare.”