Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

“MNCASA provides support and assistance to its members. These members include sexual assault advocacy programs, ally programs and individual members throughout the state. Members receive tools, resources, and training each year to improve the effectiveness of anti-sexual violence programs in MN. Key events to support members include the Annual Training Symposium, legal advocacy trainings, and regional meetings. MNCASA's Board of Directors also include representation from member programs. Annual membership dues account for just over 1% of MNCASA's total revenue.”

“Board members shall be elected by voting representatives of member organizations at the Annual Business Meeting.”

“amendments to the organization's bylaws must be approved by a majority of voting members at the annual meeting.”

“The Executive Director and Finance Manager will review the 990 in detail with the Finance Committee of the Board. Upon that review the 990 will be emailed to all of the Board members for review and questions. The 990 will be on the Board Consent Agenda and formally approved at a board meeting following the review.”

“each board member signs an agreement at the beginning of the year to identify any conflict of interest that should arise in board deliberations. the agreement requires board members to identify any potential conflicts they believe could arise, e.g. their place of employment, another governing board on which they sit, etc. the board chair has a copy of the agreements and is ready to question if there is a perception of conflict.”

“The board of directors and executive committee conduct an annual performance evaluation of the executive director. In that process, they survey staff and external stakeholders for qualify of performance vis a vis the position description. In determining compensation, the executive committee reviews the salary as it relates to similar positions rated in the minnesota nonprofit salary and benefits survey, a document published by the minnesota council of nonprofits. The executive committee reports to the full board of directors and makes the salary recommendation based on the above.”

“These documents are available upon request. Requests may be made via phone or email to the Executive Director.”

“Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 220,545. Management and general expenses 16,748. Fundraising expenses 161. Total expenses 237,454.”

“Neither the oversight process of the audit or selection process of the independent accountant changed during the tax year.”