Wide Angle Youth Media Inc.

“The executive director and bookkeeper review the 990 first. Then The Finance Committee which includes the President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Board of Directors reviews the 990 form, and then presents it to the Board of Directors. The accountant also is on hand for questions/comments and presentation during the Board Meeting. The President signs the 990 once approval has been granted from the board.”

“The policy is discussed with new staff members and board members. If a situation arises it would be discussed by the Executive Committee and if necessary voted on by the Governing Board. The Board Members complete pledge forms every year, and the Executive Committee of the board meet yearly with the members to see if there are conflicts of interest. The board members monitor conflict of interest and so does the Executive Director. If any vendor was being used that was related to a board member or employee a bidding process would be required.”

“When the board hired Susan Malone, Executive Director, she was with the agency for over 7 years at the time, and submitted her resume for consideration. An extensive transition plan with board input was created when the founder stepped down in partnership with Susan. The Board created a job description and salary requirements, then conducted two long interview sessions to confirm that Susan was the right candidate for the job. The job would have been open to the public if Susan was not selected as the candidate. The Board created an agreement and salary requirements, that were agreed upon by both parties. Voting on Susan as the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR was recorded in the board minutes.”

“When Wide Angle started the job search for our Program DIRECTOR, the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR drafted a salary range and job requirements that were modified and approved by the board of directors. The job was posted on idealist, craigslist, the afterschool institute listserv, namac listserv, and on the GBCA job board. Over 100 resumes were collected, and narrowed down to 10 top candidates. Those candidates were required to submit writing samples and references. 50% of candidates were given a first round interview with the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and an interview with another staff member. 2 candidates went through a second interview with the EXECUTIvE dIRECTOR, an interview with 2-4 youth producers (students), and a staff interview. These two candidates were required to submit references which were all followed up with. The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR made the final decision, but was informed by all the parties that interviewed the program DIRECTOR.”