Effie Worldwide Inc.

“The 990 is presented to the board or directors prior to its filing. The board reviews form 990 before the filing of the return.”

“Directors review and sign a conflict of interest policy disclosure form upon the beginning of their term as a director, and any subsequent re-election. If any conflicts are disclosed, the board will review them to determine appropriate action.”

“We use three compensation studies: "national compensation study, association chief staff executives" by the american research company; "salary guide, national associations and nonprofits" by ceo update; and the "association executives. They are relevant for most of effie's senior and middle management. When there is no data for comparable positions, we consider the importance and complexity of his or her role vis a vis of others for whom we have no observable data.”

“990 is available at guidestar.org.”

“Documents are available to interested parties upon request at the organization's offices.”

“Global effie awards- the global effie awards honor the most effective marketing communications efforts that run across multiple markets and regions worldwide. Subscription- the effie database subscription is a collection of ideas or case studies. Each case contains a detailed description of the strategic challenge; the specific case objectives; the insight on which the case is based; the big idea; details on how the idea was brought to life; communications touchpoints used; and results”

“Human resources: program service expenses 16,678. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,678. Retirement admin fees: program service expenses 4,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,600. Recruitment: program service expenses 33,201. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33,201. Consulting fees: program service expenses 583,383. Management and general expenses 57,697. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 641,080.”