Define American

“Chapters of the organization exist on campuses throughout the country and are mostly collegiate and some high school.”

“The operations team completes the form and shares it with the executive director. Once it has been reviewed, the form is shared with the governing body.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by reviewing annual statements and taking other such actions as are necessary for effective oversight. The policy states that in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board or executive committee. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or executive committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or executive committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or executive committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in da's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors is responsible for oversight of the organization's compensation policy for all employees. The executive committee proposes, and board approves, salaries and commitments to top management. These are determined by board experience with nonprofit oversight and a review of salary data at other nonprofits. Management develops a budget for all staff and key contractors, which is reviewed and approved by the board. Salaries for officers and key employees are approved by the board in the budgeting process, with substantial variances reviewed on an as-needed basis by the executive committeee. Salaries are determined based on review of salaries for similar roles in organizations in a similar sector, and consider the relative ability to hire for a given role based on technical or sector expertise.”

“Governing documents are available upon request and available to the public at the organization's office during normal business hours.”

“Contract labor: program service expenses 353,681. Management and general expenses 100,710. Fundraising expenses 26,638. Total expenses 481,029.”

“The process has not changed from prior years.”