Global Washington

“The executive committee shall have and exercise such authority of the board of directors in the management of the corporation as may be specified in said resolution. The executive committee consists of the officers of the board. The executive committee shall not have the authority of the board of directors in reference to amending, altering, or repealing the bylaws; electing, appointing, or removing any director or officer of the corporation; amending the articles of incorporation; adopting a plan of merger or adopting a plan of consolidation with another corporation; authorizing the sale, lease, exchange or mortgage of all or substantially all of the property and assets of the corporation; authorizing the voluntary dissolution of the corporation or revoking proceedings therefore; adopting a plan for the distribution of the assets of the corporation; or amending, altering, or repealing any resolution of the board of directors which by its terms provides that it shall not be amended, altered, or repealed by such committee.”

“Bylaws were updated to allow for board members to receive payment for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, including but not limited to an extension of duties as interem executive director and strategic advisor.”

“The return is reviewed by the treasurer, board president, and management before filing. The final form 990 is distributed to the board after filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers each member of the board of directors, officers, and each employee, such persons' family members, affiliated entities, any other person the board determines to have a substantial influence over the organization and any person who met one of the above definitions at any time during five years before any proposed transaction that may involve a conflict of interest. The policy requires each new employee and board member to read the policy and complete the compliance and disclosure statement. In addition, every employee and board member completes the statement annually. The board determines whether a conflict of interest exists and reviews actual conflicts. The board of directors authorizes and oversees an annual review of the administration of the policy. If a conflict of interest arises, the board member will refrain from the discussion and vote on the matter.”

“Annually, the compensation committee uses outside compensation studies to develop compensation packages for the senior management team. The organization used free services such as the wa nonprofit association survey and glassdoor to benchmark the compensation. The process described here was last completed in 2023.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The organization's financial statements are available on organization's website.”

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 30,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,100. Management consulting: program service expenses 54,836. Management and general expenses 15,668. Fundraising expenses 7,834. Total expenses 78,338.”