Green Building United

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“CONTRACTED SERVICES”

“The Organization has contracted with Your Part-Time Controller for its internal accounting services.”

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“MEMBERS”

“The organization has one class of members. Members may participate in the organization's governance, but do not receive distributions of income or assets from the organization.”

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“MEMBERS VOTING RIGHTS”

“Each member is entitled to one vote in the election of the board of directors. Members are also permitted to vote on any proposed changes to the organization's by-laws affecting member roles. Members do not vote on the day to day business matters of the organization.”

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“Members governance decisions”

“DVGBC by-laws allow the Board to appoint up to 1/3 of its directors, with the remaining 2/3 being elected by the members.”

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“AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE”

“The Executive Committee is authorized to act on behalf of the Board. Minutes are kept of those meetings.”

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“The finance committee reviews the Form 990 in detail with the preparer and provides any needed detail or explanation to the Board. The Board receives a copy via email and then has the opportunity to comment on it before the Form 990 is filed. Once ratified by the Board and submitted, the Form 990 is provided to anyone who would like to see it upon request.”

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“Conflict of interest policy”

“Board members are given a copy of the conflict of interest policy annually and it is explained in detail. Board members sign conflict of interest forms each year.”

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“Determination of compensation”

“For the hiring of the executive director, the comparability analysis and deliberation is done by a committee of board members, who report to the Board, where the hiring decision is made. Any salary increases in subsequent years are based on cost-of-living adjustments within the budget proposed by the finance committee and approved by the board, and on merit adjustments based on the successful achievement of the executive director's annual goals. The pay rate and salary increases for any other officers or key employees are similarly set through the budget process of the finance committee and approved by the board.”

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“Availability of policies, documents & statements”

“The Organization makes its financial statements and necessary policies and governing documents available upon request.”

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“FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT”

“The Organization's finance committee oversees financial statements and selection of an independent auditor.”

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“Part iii, line 4 - program accomplishments”

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“Description of Green Building United'S 2019 Program Services”

“As the region's leading green building organization, Green Building United, promotes the development of buildings that are sustainable, healthy for inhabitants, resilient, and cost effective. Through education, advocacy, and strategic initiatives Green Building United informs and engages individuals and organizations to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated.”

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“Green Building Education”

“Green Building United provides trainings and educational events focused on cutting edge green building standards and practices. In 2019, Green Building United continued to deliver education programs around the LEED green building standard and other rating systems including Passive House, Living Building Challenge, and WELL. Green Building United produced three major events: The Sustainability Symposium, a day-long educational conference; The New Gravity Housing Conference, a two day-long educational conference; and the Groundbreaker Awards, honoring exemplary projects and leaders in the industry. Additionally, Green Building United coordinated building operator and energy code trainings for personnel in schools, multifamily housing, and large commercial buildings.”

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“Policy and Advocacy”

“Green Building United serves as a technical resource for elected officials and government administrators through participation on committees by providing public testimony and through engagement of its members on current legislative issues. In 2019, Green Building United coordinated a member advocacy accross Pennsylvania and Delaware to engage state and local lawmakers on legislative priorities impacting the green building sector.”

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“Strategic Initiatives”

“. Green Building United led the following strategic initiatives in 2019 to promote and engage the region in the organization's priority policy issue areas:”

“. Green Building United managed the Philadelphia 2030 District, a private-sector led initiative to address climate change by reducing energy and water use and transportation emmissions at a district scale.”

“. Delaware Pathways to Green Schools Program provides grants, one-on-one support, and expert resources to K-12 schools in Delaware that are committed to becoming healthier, more sustainable, and more energy efficient.”

“. Green Building United partnered with the Office of Sustainability to make Philadelphia's buildings more energy efficient through building operator trainings to help personnel improve building performance and updating its searchable green contractor database for building owners to connect with service providers that can meet their project needs.”

“. In 2019, after the successful adoption of modern building codes in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, Green Building United is offering ongoing trainings and networking opportunities to support energy code changes. Training for and communication between the architecture, engineering, and construction industries and the code enforcement community is essential for the full energy and energy cost savings potential to be realized.”

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“Administrative services 5941. 0. 5941. 0.”