National Grants Management Association

“NGMA members come from all levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal), non-profit organizations, foundations, K-12 education, institutions of higher education, and affiliated private sector organizations. Collectively, NGMA members are responsible for managing billions of dollars in grants.”

“Candidates for Director are recommended to the Board's Governance Committee for consideration. The Governance Committee evaluates all nominees and prepares a slate of candidates with considerations such as the number of open positions, qualifications of nominees, and necessary skills of the Board to most efficiently carry out its governance responsibilities.Qualified candidates for Director are presented and elected by a majority vote of the members at the annual membership meeting.”

“The majority of decisions are determined by the board of directors. However, special meetings of the members may be called by the President, a majority of the Board of Directors, or upon written request of not less than one-tenth (1/10th) of the members having voting rights.”

“No such committees exist.”

“The Treasurer and Executive Director review the Form 990. Upon their satisfactory review, the Form 990 is moved to the Board of Directors for review and approval prior to filing.”

“The Board of Directors has a Conflicts of Interest Policy that provides for full disclosure of material conflicting interests by Board members, officers, senior management, and employees, and permit the Board to determine whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to the Association. Directors sign a conflicts of interest contract in accordance with the policy on an annual basis.”

“In 2022, the Board developed a Subcommittee on Personnel and created a written policy for Executive Director performance and compensation review.”

“Appropriate information will be made available upon request.”