Women Employed

“The organization amended its bylaws to add a fundraising committee and its duties and responsibilities to article iii (c). The chair of the fundraising committee shall serve on the executive committee, and as stated in section 3.01 above must be a director in good standing. The purpose of the fundraising committee is to enhance the fundraising strategies and activities for the organization and encourage full participation among the board of directors. Committee activities include: works with the director of development to implement the fundraising plan for the organization and helps to identify external sources of support, e.g., sponsors, grants, individual donors. Director education and development: educate directors on their fundraising responsibilities and ensure that each director is equipped with the proper tools, engagement, and motivation to carry out their fundraising activities. Participate in various fundraising activities including but not limited to end-of-year giving campaign, the working lunch, and smaller engagement/fundraising events throughout the year. Monitor and provide feedback and/or guidance on fundraising activities to help ensure the organization has the resources to carry out its mission. To oversee, at least annually, the evaluation of the board's fundraising performance and effectiveness, including the annual board giving campaign and give/get activities. Review organizational fundraising revenue goals and post fiscal year analysis.”

“A copy of the 990 was reviewed in detail by the executive committee. Once reviewed and approved by the executive committee, a copy of the 990 was emailed to the full board by the director of finance.”

“Every board member is required to sign a form annually acknowledging they understand the conflict of interest policy and have had no violations of the policy in the last year.”

“Salary for the executive director is set by the executive committee. The committee assesses the executive director's performance and compares the executive director's salary against other similar organizations. The director of finance provides the executive committee reports from guidestar.org showing salaries of comparable positions in comparable organizations.”

“Women employed makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon the request of an interested party.”