Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association

“The organization retains a certified public accountant to prepare the form 990. The return preparer provides a copy of form 990 to the organization's executive director for review before it is filed. The executive director provides a copy to members of the board for their review and comment. Any issues arising from this review are discussed and resolved with the return preparer before filing. Upon signature of the executive director, form 990 is filed.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. The policy requires a written disclosure and signature from all members of the board of directors, all officers and all key employees on an annual basis and as conflicts arise. The form requires that those completing the form disclose conflicts, if any. In accordance with the conflict of interest policy, anyone who has a direct or indirect financial interest in a business arrangement with tiaa must disclose the interest, and will be prohibited from participating in and voting on the determination to accept or reject business arrangements.”

“All compensation is established under the irs guidelines to ensure that compensation is limited to reasonable compensation for the type and amount of services performed by the employee, his or her relevant background, experience, and education and in light of any other relevant factors, as well as based on data available on compensation paid by similarly situated organizations for similiar services. The board also follows its conflict of interest policy, if applicable, aproves compensation prior to paying it, and documents in writing the approved terms/conditions and what information was used to determine the compensation.”

“Tiaa's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to members upon request.”

“Develop an independent alumni association to support the needs of the alumni including: continuing educational training, career services and placement, promote alumni achievements and optimize the benefits of an inclusive alumni global network. Globally promote and support thunderbird school of global management's brand, the value of its degrees and assist with sustaining its unique culture. Promote academic excellence through: supporting the development of academic programs of thunderbird with asu, support and assist in raising funds for thunderbird at asu and actively communicate membership views to thunderbird at asu. Student support services including: assistance with identifying and recruiting qualified thunderbird studnets, promote connections between current students and alumni, and assist with placement services.”