Act for Alexandria

“The form 990 is shared with the board of directors prior to filing for their review and comment. Those comments are addressed, and the form 990 is approved for submission by the executive & finance committees.”

“Responsibility for monitoring the conflict of interest policy lies with the board chair as it relates to board members, volunteer committee members, and the executive director. The executive director is responsible for monitoring as it relates to members of act's staff. Board members have the affirmative responsibility to report to the board chair (in the case of concerns related to board members, committee members or the executive director) or to the executive director (in the case of concerns related to members of the staff) any and all knowledge of action or conduct that appears contrary to the conflict of interest policy. Before a member or staff begins service with act, they shall file with the executive director a list of the member's/staff's principal business activities, as well as involvement with other charitable and business organizations, vendors, and other associations that might produce a conflict of interest. Subsequently, each member and staff shall sign a statement that affirms their understanding and agreement with the policy.”

“The executive committee reviewed the compensation of act's executive director, act's program director, and outside contractors hired for specific tasks; reviewed and analyzed the compensation requirements of other candidates for the position who applied in response to the broadly posted job announcement, referrals from board members and other influences; surveyed nonprofit organizations of comparable scale in alexandria, northern virginia, and the washington dc metropolitan area generally; consulted with executives at other community foundations in the region and at the council on foundations. Based on that information, the act executive committee then formulated a compensation package within the parameters of the executive directors of comparable organizations in that region.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Act worked in cooperation with the city of alexandria to disburse cares act funding to community partners who, in turn: 1) dispensed grocery gift cards to eligible recipients; 2) provided grants to nonprofit organizations were were adversely affected by the global pandemic.”