Center for Nonprofit Stewardship

“The board of directors of cns is provided a copy of the completed form 990 prior to its being filed. The form is then reviewed at a board meeting and subsequently timely filed.”

“The board annually discusses its conflict of interest policy and board members are required to complete a disclosure form indicating business and personal relationships.”

“The executive director's salary was decided based on researched comparable salaries for executive director's within the local community. Consideration was given to the qualifications and abilities of cns's director as well as to the duties the position required.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public.”

“Volunteers will assist in setting up events, or may present at seminars and events if qualified.”

“Training events usually include 4 to 26 different workshops. The most popular topics are: 1) new board member training 2) board officer training 3) nonprofit board member rights and responsibilities and 4) understanding financial information.”

“Nonprofit board training cns offers nonprofit workshops focused on providing valuable skills and tools for nonprofit boards, staff, and volunteers. These trainings occur in-person; primarily in small and rural communities across the state. Cns presenters are content experts who have spent their careers in their respective subject areas. Workshop topics include: board roles & responsibilities, building business partnerships, program evaluations for small nonprofits, functional bookkeeping, and cross-generational communications. Cns also provides an annual conference that brings more than 300 nonprofit leaders together for a full-day of workshops. Consulting and advising is a part of this function. Cns's consulting services are tailored to help nonprofits design, plan, and execute strategies that advance their work and mission. Cns also provides low-cost confidential advising services to nonprofits across the state. Cns's advising services provide nonprofits with fresh ideas and different perspectives, as well as in-depth strategy sessions tailored to their specific challenge or opportunity.”