United Way Quad Cities

“The organization's audit committee reviews a copy of the form 990 before presenting it to the board of directors who then reviews and approves it before filing the return.”

“Every board member annually signs the conflict of interest statement as part of the overall code of ethics. At that time, they are to disclose any potential conflicts that the organization needs to be aware of. United way quad cities staff sign the same document as part of their initial orientation. In addition to the board and staff, select volunteers are required to sign the code of ethics and conflict of interest policy depending on the sensitivity of information they will be working with (agency data, donor data). The policy includes a questionnaire that has been updated to properly complete the form 990 governance, management, and disclosure questions. At board member meetings, members are required to vote "in absentia" if a potential conflict of interest issue arises.”

“Executive staff (president and cfo) compensation ranges are developed using united way worldwide data for each position. The president determines the salary for the cfo. The executive committee of the board of directors determines the salary for the president. In determining employee compensation, each staff position is first categorized as administrative, managerial, vice president or executive staff. With the exception of the executive staff, all categories are assigned a salary range that includes a midpoint and high/low points that are 15% either side of the midpoint. These ranges are developed using local wage information as well as information obtained through united way worldwide. The philosophy for compensation is that when an employee is performing all aspects of their job in a satisfactory manner, they will be compensated at their respective midpoint. The ranges and their midpoint are adjusted annually based on cost of living adjustments.”

“The organization makes the financial statements and form 990 available on their website.”

“United for schools activates the community to support our schools in powerful, life-changing ways. We are focused on accelerating student achievement at elementary schools in marginalized neighborhoods and empowering students through partnerships with service providers, businesses, faith-based organizations, and engaged individuals and groups. The united for schools program addresses opportunity and resource gaps with research-driven, school-aligned programming at partner schools. Through programming, volunteering, and consulting, we connect schools with the specific resources they need in order to create the conditions for all students to thrive, ranging from medical care to educational needs to family and community engagement. United way qc is here to listen, understand, and work together with schools to provide solutions to ensure all students, regardless of race or zip code, succeed.”

“Process has not changed from prior year”