Native Governance Center

“There are currently 5 committees: governance, audit and finance, executive, and development/fundraising. They have various levels of authorities, all spelled out in their charters.”

“Management reviews the form 990 and the full board approves either through meeting or action without meeting prior to it being filed with irs.”

“In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence and nature of his or her financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and all material facts to the executive director and/or directors and members of committees with board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangements the executive director shall report to the board all potential conflicts of interest disclosed to the executive director. After disclosure of the financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board or committee meeting while the final determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. An interested person may make a factual presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after such presentation, he or she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement that results in the conflict of interest. An interested person shall not actively participate in the discussion of, or vote on, the transaction or arrangement that results i the conflict of interest, either formally at a board or committee meeting or informally through contact with individual board or committee members. In addition, the interested person should not be counted in determining whether a quorum is present for the board or committee meeting at which the transaction or arrangement that results in the conflict of interest is to be voted upon. Each staff, director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board-delegated powers shall annually sign a conflict of inters acknowledgement/disclosure form.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors. The board of directors determines a reasonable market rate based on organizations of similar size and purpose and comparable salary survey data. All proceedings are recorded within meeting minutes.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Native governance center educates, engages, and shares information with the broader community around topics connected to sovereignty, nation building, and indian country. Native governance center hosts and participates in community-focused events. In 2019, the organization hosted four community engagement events open to the general public. These events presented accessible educational content centered on native american change movements, native language and culture, and native land acknowledgement, among other topics. Native governance center directly served 350 individuals via these events in 2019. In addition to hosting events, native governance center delivers content through community presentations and by attending conferences and gatherings. Native governance center staff presented educational content to the public at three events and attended 11 regional and national conferences in 2019. Native governance center also partners with other like-minded organizations to build visibility around topics related to tribal sovereignty and governance. In 2019, the organization formed partnerships with three organizations through sponsorship agreements. Native governance center serves as a thought leader in the community through knowledge sharing. The organization maintains an online resource library featuring funding opportunities, content on native land acknowledgment, and information on the 23 tribal nations located in minnesota, north dakota, and south dakota. Native governance center created and disseminated 6 educational videos in 2019 and shared 12 e-newsletters featuring original content. Finally, the organization helps lead the we are still here: minnesota campaign, a research-based movement that works to dispel and change harmful narratives about native americans. In march 2019, native governance center hosted a convening that brought together 95 participants from a variety of sectors to learn about the research and to begin developing strategies to advance native narrative change. After the convening, a 28-person task force was established to continue implementing narrative change strategies in minnesota.”

“Program management: program service expenses 157,747. Total expenses 157,747. Event management: program service expenses 16,762. Total expenses 16,762. Marketing and communication: program service expenses 32,073. Fundraising expenses 9,343. Total expenses 41,416. Benefits administration fees: management and general expenses 2,365. Total expenses 2,365. Contracted services: program service expenses 30,020. Management and general expenses 7,318. Fundraising expenses 4,975. Total expenses 42,313.”