New Workforce Directions Inc DBA Madison Strategies Group

“Dale Grant is the President of DB Grant Associates, an organization that provided space rental, telephone, consulting, and administrative services.”

“Management and audit committee chair reviewed a draft of the form 990 and provided edits to the tax preparer. After this process was performed, the form 990 was sent to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the IRS.”

“Madison Strategies Group has a board-approved Conflict of Interest policy which Board members and key officers are required to submit on an annual basis. For any potential or actual conflicts of interest, Board members must describe in detail and make available additional information, if necessary.”

“Each year, the executive committee reviews comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary falls within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, a new proposed salary and benefit package is voted on. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.The board has reviewed and approved the job description and salary for the Executive Director and the Deputy Director, Operations. The Board Chair previously served as pro-bono, part-time Executive Director. A full-time paid Executive Director was hired in 2013 and started in 2014.”

“Madison Strategies Group has an annual external audit each year, which results in publicly available financial statements for the fiscal year. Additional governing documents and policies are made available when specifically requested.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Career Connections program works directly with individuals incarcerated at Rikers Island with the goal of finding full-time employment upon their release. Inmates are referred to the program by the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) and recruited to participate in a job readiness program through on-site orientation sessions held on Rikers Island. Career Connections results in 2013:- Number of individuals enrolled in job readiness training: 107- Number of participants completed training: 81- Number of individuals placed into jobs: 29- Average wage: $10.96/hour”