Center for Nonprofit Excellence

“Organization's process to review form 990 - once cne's form 990 is complete, and before it is filed, the board is provided with a copy and asked to review the document. After each board member reviews the document, that board member is asked to fill out an online cne board survey to confirm that he or she acted as an independent director without conflict of interest during the tax year. The organization requires 100% participation in the online board survey and maintains survey records once complete.”

“Enforcement of conflict of interest policy - cne has a written conflict of interest policy, which is included as a discussion item on the agenda for the first full board meeting each year, in august. After the board meeting discussion, each board member individually reviews and signs the policy. A signed copy of the policy is kept at the cne office, as part of the organizations official records, and is available for review upon request.”

“Compensation process of top official - cne has a written executive compensation policy, established by its board of directors and reviewed annually. Compensation of officer - the compensation paid to warren buford, as reported in part vii, section a, was determined by obtaining comparable market research. The proposed compensation was reviewed and approved by cne's executive director. The approved compensation was determined to be below the market average, especially given the knowledge and significant expertise of warren buford.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation - cne maintains its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements at its business address and makes these documents available to the public upon request during normal business hours. It also posts its annual irs form 990 and audit report on its website.”

“Consulting services - nonprofit support: program service expenses 323,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 483. Total expenses 323,683. Management and financial consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 54,805. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 54,805. Coaching - nonprofit executives: program service expenses 26,327. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,327. Program conferences, workshops, & training: program service expenses 82,293. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82,293.”

“The board of directors is responsible for selection and retention of independent auditors. This process has not changed from the prior year.”