American Society for Training and Development

“Astd is the world's largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field. Astd's members work as training and development professionals within organizations of all sizes, in the private and public sectors, as independent consultants, and as suppliers.”

“A selection committee appointed by the astd board of directors appoints up to nine members of the astd board in accordance with the astd bylaws.”

“Pursuant to provisions of astd bylaws and chapter 181 of the wisconsin statutes, astd's members have the right to approve amendments to the articles and bylaws and other fundamental transactions such as sale of assets other than in the regular course of business, merger, and dissolution.”

“The organization does not have committees with authority to act on the behalf of the governing body.”

“As stated in policy 3.10, the financial performance committee of the board reviews astd's federal and state tax forms before they are filed with the government. Management review - the tax forms are reviewed by the vp of finance and the controller with the mcgladrey tax team. Once the forms are finalized, the vp of finance reviews with the president/ceo before sign-off, and the forms are sent to the officers of the astd board of directors.”

“Any changes are discussed during quarterly board meetings. Astd maintains close communication with their board members throughout the year.”

“The chairman of the board leads the review and determination of the ceo's compensation. An external consultant is engaged to complete a formal compensation review. The instructions from the board to human resources to affect changes are well documented. The compensation structure is reviewed on a regular basis by an external consultant, with approval by human resources and the ceo. The structure is based on a "midpoint equals market" approach. Each year, the results of individual employee scorecards (astd's performance planning tool) determine individual compensation within the structure. Managers have input into the process, with ultimate approval by human resources and the ceo.”

“Astd complies with the public inspection requirements of internal revenue code section 6104 by making its form 1023, application for recognition of exemption under section 501(a), determination letter from the irs, and the forms 990 for its three most recently completed tax periods available upon request. However, as section 6104 does not require organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) to disclose its governing documents, conflict of interest policies, or financial statements, astd has chosen not to make such information available for public inspection. Astd makes these documents available to members to the extent required by law.”

“Temporary help: program service expenses 211,346. Management and general expenses 28,521. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 239,867. Contracted services: program service expenses 856,386. Management and general expenses 13,983. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 870,369. Other professional services: program service expenses 2,555,500. Management and general expenses 881,090. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,436,590. Payroll service: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 19,020. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,020. Commission: program service expenses 2,029,425. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,029,425. Translation: program service expenses 2,277. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,277.”