Global Knowledge Initiative

“The Articles of Incorporation were amended and restated to accurately reflect GKIs current operations and to ensure that GKI was operating consistent with the DC Nonprofit Corporation Act of 2010.”

“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.”

“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. To ensure that employees receive formal feedback and a transparent evaluation and determination of salary increases and promotions, GKI supervisors conduct an Annual Performance Evaluations for all full-time and part-time GKI Staff and promotions and pay increases are linked to Years of Experience, performance and alignment with the roles and responsibilities.”

“Copies of other documents in addition to the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are kept in electronic formats in multiple secure cloud-based accounts. 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 Direct Consultants: $363,375Indirect Consultants: $28,493Other: $13,951”

“Mission Statement:At GKI, our mission is to activate collaborative networks to deliver the innovative solutions needed to build more resilient systems. We believe the knowledge to foster a more resilient future already exists in the world, but the gap lies in how we connect the individuals who hold this ingenuity with one another so that they can do more together.”