United Way of Cass-Clay

“The organization has an Executive Committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body between meetings. Any actions taken need to be brought before the board at the next meeting for review and/or ratification. The Executive Committee consists of board officers and the immediate Past Board Chair.”

“Per the Bylaws, each individual contributor to United Way of Cass-Clay shall thereby become a member of the corporation for the year for which the contribution was given and shall be entitled to attend and vote at all membership meetings during the period. Any organization with a legitimate health, welfare, character-building or educational program or other human service agency, upon expressing a wish for organizational membership and after program and budget evaluation by the United Way, and upon acceptance by the Board of Trustees, shall become an organizational member and will continue so long as it is approved by the Board.”

“The Board of Trustees elects new Board of Trustee members prior to the annual meeting. The Board is elected from nominees by the Governance Committee and additional nominees willing to serve may be presented by petition signed by 25 verifiable members, provided such petition is received in the office of the President not less than 14 days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting. The size of the Board shall consist of a minimum of 9 members and up to 12 members from the Cass/Clay area. In addition, the Campaign Chair shall serve on the Board for the year they lead the campaign.”

“The Director of Finance & Administration will review the Form 990 as well as the Finance Committee. Following their review and recommendation for approval to the Board, the Board of Trustees will vote and approve the Form 990 at a board meeting.”

“Board members complete conflict disclosures annually and the information is shared with other committees as needed. Board members with a conflict abstain from voting on issues involving the conflict. The President reviews the disclosures. Committee members and community impact panel members also complete the forms annually.”

“The Executive Committee meets to approve the President's salary and benefits. The Executive Committee uses information provided by the United Way Worldwide. United Way Worldwide has salary research and recommended guidelines for Director level positions and above. They are based on the size of United Way organizations and the area of the country which they are located in. Written minutes are taken at the Executive Committee meeting regarding the deliberation of the approval of the President's salary and benefits. The President is not present during these deliberations. This process takes place annually. Compensation for the Director of Finance and Administration is determined annually by the President based on a review of the Director's performance development plan and comparability with the United Way Worldwide Salary Surveys.”

“Governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The audited financial statements are on United Way of Cass-Clay's website.”

“Churches United - Supportive Services at Bright Sky Apartments: On-site Family Case Manager assists tenants in person-centered services to help support and meet the needs of tenants while helping to build independence. Folkways - SNAP Double Bucks: A scientifically supported model that advances food security by increasing SNAP utilizers purchasing power and access to nutritious foods at a local farmer's market. SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency - Supportive Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness: Offers a full day, year-round child care service for low-income families in the community. Cost is based on a sliding fee scale to assist parents' efforts in pursuing higher education or more valuable employment to gain greater self-sufficiency. ESHARA - Workforce Development Program: A workforce development initiative that helps New Americans achieve their full potential and secure living-wage employment. SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency - Career Coach Program: Recruits targeted populations to connect to workforce skill training to increase opportunities for living wages and in-demand careers that will provide long-term family sustaining employment. YWCA Cass Clay - Employment & Education Program: Improves work readiness and employability through classes such as resume writing and interviewing skills. Teaches money management, credit and debt basics, and offers a comprehensive financial literacy course. Offers access needed training and education, job listings, and helps match employment opportunities to interests.”

“As stewards of public investments and trust, United Way utilizes a multi-tiered volunteer vetting process to make investment decisions and monitor impact results of all programs which receive these investments (funding). Programs which do not align with United Way's goals and strategies or do not meet outcome measurements may not receive future funding. In some instances, organizations cease operations due to factors outside of United Way's control. When this occurs, United Way stops funding for that organization at the point they have ceased operations. This process ensures United Way is accountable for the investments entrusted to it by the public. Each of the following organizational programs ceased to receive funding from United Way during the calendar year 2024: 1. New Life Center Emergency Shelter & Services 2. Great Plains Food Bank - Childhood Hunger Programs and Outreach Services”