Institute for Conservation Leadership

“The president and treasurer of the board of directors reviewed the return which was then forwarded to the board of directors for review.”

“The institute for conservation leadership (icl) requires each board member to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest statement in december. We ask all board members to be fully transparent about their activities and to document their activities accurately. Icl also requires staff to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest form. Icl expects all employees to use good judgment, adhere to high ethical standards, and to avoid actual or potential conflicts of interest between icl's interests and the employee's interests. If an employee is uncertain if a transaction, activity or relationship, or outside employment constitutes a conflict of interest, they should discuss it with the president or board chair. All exceptions to the guidelines must be approved in writing by the president or board chair. Icl intends for the conflict of interest policy to be interpreted fairly and to not create harsh results if and when a conflict arises. If an employee unintentionally creates a conflict of interest, the employee is given an opportunity to report the conflict and comply with the policy. Failure to follow the established conflict of interest guidelines, including failure to disclose conflicts or to seek an exception, may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.”

“Review of nonprofit salary surveys are conducted and reviewed annually to establish management compensation. A recommendation is submitted to the board executive committee. The president's compensation is approved by the board of director's executive committee. The process is documented, and a copy of the discussion is sent to the president's personnel file. All other employee compensation is approved by the board finance committee with the recommendation of the president. The last compensation review for the executive director took place in october 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”