Global Knowledge Initiative

“The Organization did not have committees.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the full board prior to its filing.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy is circulated to all members of the governing body (directors) and is referenced in determining actions to be taken for which a potential conflict of interest may arise. In such instances, the language of the policy is invoked and the actions to be taken are governed by the protocol to eliminate such conflicts of interest as described in the policy.”

“The CEOs salary is benchmarked using The Washington DC Not- for-Profit salary survey to determine the appropriate compensation structure by comparing available data. Compensation decisions, including pay increases are kept parsimonious with local market standard conditions for similarly sized Not- for-Profit organizations.In October 2018, Board approved a performance incentive policy for executive and high performing staff based on organizational growth and impact metrics.”

“Pay bands at GKI are determined by their ability to meet the requirements of the position. The basis for the GKI pay bands is benchmarked off of market comparables (using Guidestar and Glassdoor) of similar roles and experience levels of nonprofit and for-profit organizations offering design, strategy, and innovation support within the development and social impact sector. Once an employee surpasses their year of transition, they will automatically be offered a title change and increase in annual leave allowance or be terminated. Salary increases will be determined by merit alone as stipulated (in the employee handbook).”

“Copies of other documents in addition to the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are kept in the GKI offices, as well as in electronic formats. These include Articles of Incorporation, Corporate By-laws, minutes and other records such as written communications and financial statements within the past 3 years. In addition, a list of names and business addresses of current officers and directors and the most recent biennial report filed with DC are available. These documents can be shared upon receipt of a written request.”

“Other Fees for Services Program M&G FundraisingDomestic Consultants $169,406 $ 47,163 $ 466Foreign Consultants 36,160 10,067 99”

“Part III, Line 3:We did not significantly change our programs, but we did combine into one program area and rename our areas to simplify our accounting systems and communcations. The programs were renamed as follows:Consulting - formerly, Policy and StrategyTraining - formerly, Capacity DevelopmentResearch - formerly, Systems Research and EvaluationLabs - formerly, Network Facilitation and Social Innovation Labs Part III - Line 4: Program Service AccomplishmentsLabs (formally Network Facilitation and Social Innovation Labs)(Continued from Part III)Heifer Vision: GKI partnered with Heifer Internationals Leadership Team to co-design an engagement with senior staff and the Board of Directors to collaboratively explore their 2030 Aspiration document and the internal and external forces driving change within their sector specifically and the world more broadly. Part III - Line 4: Program Service Accomplishments Research (formally Systems Research and Evaluation)(Continued from Part III)GKI partnered with FAORNE to conduct research and report our findings on viable innovations with the most potential to advance SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).”