National Council for Community and Education Partnerships

“The 990 return is reviewed by the President & CEO who signs it. The signed form and the required schedules are distributed to each of the NCCEP's directors for their review before the returns are filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“All officers, directors, and key employees are required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form annually. The directors must recuse themselves from voting on any issue where there may be a conflict. The Board secretary monitors any apparent conflicts. This policy is part of the employee handbook.”

“The Board of Directors completes a biennial salary survey using outside consultants and/or resources to ensure that executive compensation is commensurate and reasonable. The President & CEO then evaluates the salaries of all the staff in relation to their accomplishments and their annual performance. The President & CEO considers salary ranges for each position using job responsibilities and market criteria to determine an individual's compensation.”

“NCCEP maintains copies of the organization's tax and not-for-profit information in its offices and is prepared to make this information available upon request.”

“NCCEP maintains copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements at its offices in the District of Columbia which it will make available to the public upon proper notice and a reasonable request.”

“Confident that education paves the way to social equity, NCCEP advances college access through advocacy, training, and research. To fulfill this mission, NCCEP establishes community-education partnerships, strengthens research-based college access programs, and develops tools and resources to provide educational opportunities for all students. One of NCCEP's primary functions is to serve as an intermediary organization for public agencies, private and corporate foundations, and their grantees. Most significant of these efforts is the federally funded GEAR UP initiative (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) for which NCCEP serves as the national technical assistance provider, annual conference convener, and voice in Washington DC. NCCEP works to elevate and encourage replication of GEAR UP's best practices, and facilitates opportunities for GEAR UP to test program models that hold the promise of increasing student success, graduation rates, and postsecondary enrollment.”

“NCCEP/GEAR UP Youth Congress is also offered during the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference each July. The NCCEP/GEAR UP Youth Congress is a youth leadership program that implements a student-focused curriculum, blending leadership development with life skills and strategies for increased learning. GEAR UP students who participate in the Youth Congress have the opportunity to experience a professional conference while interacting and learning with other students from around the country. For nearly 16 years, NCCEP has been convening the GEAR UP community to share best practices, creating ongoing relationships, and refine educational strategies. NCCEP is the Department of Education-designated technical assistance and training provider for the state and partnership grantees who receive GEAR UP federal funds.”

“Kresge Foundation Grant - Funding from the Kresge Foundation supports programs to sustain and increase the federal investment in college access. Kresge funding supports NCCEP's GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy, a 12-month program designed to train and engage GEAR UP alumni in advocacy and leadership, and work toward creating positive change in education policy for their younger peers. Funding also supports training and support for college access leaders to increase their capacity to do outreach and education to lawmakers. GEAR UP College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium (CCREC) - The College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium is a collaboration of 15 GEAR UP state grantees. The purpose of the Consortium is to foster collaboration among its members; demonstrate the impact of GEAR UP across local, state, and national levels of implementation; and build a culture of evidenced-based assessment and decision-making. Texas Region One ESC Leadership Development Program - NCCEP works with Texas Region 1 on a multi-year leadership development initiative. Most recently, the partnership has focused on superintendents, developing a pilot Superintendent Leadership Institute program. The Superintendent Leadership Institute is designed to engage a small learning community of superintendents in senior-level discussions and experiential training that focus on creating, sustaining and strengthening the college going culture in GEAR UP districts. The Superintendent Leadership Institute combines three in-person training sessions, small group learning, and one-on-one coaching during the course of the program. Between convenings, superintendents work on implementing their personal goals and honing their leadership strategies. Each superintendent receives one-on-one coaching tailored to their self-identified leadership needs for the district. Superintendents also participate in small group learning communities that are organized around similarities between districts. At each in-person convening, superintendents explore case studies, research, and practical applications of strategic leadership, and how it can be leveraged to create and sustain systemic change.”

“Consultants & other professional fees: Program service expenses 463,486. Management and general expenses 26,863. Fundraising expenses 2,924. Total expenses 493,273.”

“NCCEP's Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with prior years.”