National Council for Problem Gambling Inc

“Membership is available in three different categories: individual, affiliate and organizational. Individual memberships are for one individual and are offered in five categories: individual, individual plus, honored senior, student, and military. Three-year memberships are available as well as lifetime membership. Some state affiliate chapters of ncpg offer joint memberships, which are individual memberships in both that state and the national councils, providing a substantial discount on the national membership as well as increased support and involvement for the state chapter. State affiliate members provide local services and advocacy, while ncpg focuses on national policies, standards and education, including federal advocacy and broad advocacy training. Ncpg recognizes only one affiliate per state and they are subject to specific standards and annual status renewal. Organizational membership is for corporations and other businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, including tribal entities. There are three levels. Nonprofits and government agencies may participate using substantially discounted rates. Depending on the level chosen, a number of staff or board members are entitled to individual memberships as part of the benefits of the organizational membership. Organizational members are provided public recognition on our website.”

“As stipulated in our by-laws, ncpg members nominate and elect our board members: 3 from our individual members, 3 from our organizational members, 9 from our affiliate members.”

“Changes in our by-laws are subject to approval by our members.changes in our by-laws are subject to approval by our members.”

“The ncpg board of directors delegates the duty of reviewing the 990 prior to filing to its finance committee and senior staff, who review the 990 during the process of finalizing it.”

“The volunteers handbook for board and committee members provides the conflict-of-interest policy. Board, committee and staff members are required to sign and submit a form stating any conflicts, which are reviewed and maintained as a file; and to notify staff & board if any additional conflicts arise during that year of their term of service. In addition, consultants are required to disclose their full client list.”

“Board reviews and approves compensation of the executive director. Executive director uses budget and market data to determine compensation of the organization's officers and/or key employees.”

“UPON REQUEST.”

“There are 35 state affiliate chapters affiliates are not-for-profit organizations that have implemented a comprehensive program in problem gambling and have completed a formal application and review process with ncpg. Each chapter is required to undergo an annual affiliate renewal process to ensure that their operations fulfill our mutual mission and meet basic requirements. The affiliate chapters have a charter document that governs how they work together in committee and with ncpg. Both the charter and the renewal documents are reviewed annually.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 690,782. Management and general expenses 5,113. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 695,895.”

“The board's finance committee, with assistance from the executive director, selects the audit firm each year. The selection is put out to bid at least every three years.”