Indiana Association for Community Economic Development Inc.

“The organization has associate and voting members. Associate members may be individuals. Voting members must be 501(c)(3) organizations with principal purposes of expanding the facilities, services, area institutions, opportunities for employment and ownership, and other operations contributing to the economic and social well-being of the disadvantaged community and its residents.”

“A slate for a proposed board of directors is presented to all members, who may add names. A final slate is presented to the voting members, who then elect the board of directors.”

“A slate for a proposed board of directors is presented to all members, who may add names. A final slate is presented to the voting members, who then elect the board of directors.”

“Draft 990 is provided to the board for review and comment. The draft is changed/updated for any board comments and finalized for filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy of the organization is provided to all board members and key employees at the commencement of their duties and annually thereafter. They are required to sign an acknowledgement stating that they have received, read and understand the terms of the policy, and they agree to comply with such terms. They are required to notify the board of directors in writing of any conflicts of interest. Conflicts are handled according to the procedures established in the policy.”

“The board of directors determines all salary ranges through comparison to other associations. The board of directors determines the executive director's salary.”

“The board of directors determines all salary ranges through comparison to other associations. The executive director determines the employees' salaries in compliance with the approved ranges.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“The organization builds a better future for our communities by providing advocacy, leveraging resources, and engaging an empowered network of members to create inclusive opportunities that build assets and improve lives.”

“Resources: prosperity indiana is dedicated to providing members with helpful tools to advance their work. Resources include consulting services, trainings, resource library, and funding. Training and technical assistance are aligned services to build the capacity of community economic development practitioners and the organizations employing them. The organization delivers a robust program of training for member organization staff and others in the community development field. Training topics address the diversity of technical and adaptive knowledge necessary to manage organizations, exercise leadership, and deliver outcomes. Technical assistance is long-term, one-on-one consulting support. Staff provide a depth of experience and knowledge. The organization provides technical assistance in the following categorical areas: board governance, financial management, planning, program/project development and delivery, resource development, staff development, and staff management services. The organization's role of funder and capital provider includes efforts to secure new market tax credits serving member projects, as well as leveraging its state and national partners and grant writing expertise to secure resources for members. The organization also serves as the fiscal agent and program manager for member initiatives to help launch innovation.”