The Stewardship Network

“The Stewardship Networks 990 initial draft is reviewed for accuracy by our Executive Director and Finance Director. Any Executive Director approved proposed changes are made to our accountant. After the suggested changes have been incorporated, it is reviewed by the Chair of the Finance Committee who is a member of our Board of Directors. After approval by the Chair of the Finance Committee, the 990 is presented to the Board.”

“The Stewardship Network board members and employees annually sign the written conflict of interest policy and are required to disclose interests that could give rise of conflicts. We regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with this policy through an annual review and discussion at board meetings and through the annual review of the policy and signing of the Conflict of Interest Policy certificate.”

“The Stewardship Network has researched and benchmarked compensation for the Executive Director against compensation studies by Guidestar, Association for Nature Center Administrators, and Nonprofit Enterprise At Work.”

“The Stewardship Network will research and benchmark compensation for other officers and key employees against compensation studies by Guidestar, Association for Nature Center Administrators, and Nonprofit Enterprise At Work when the organization determines that officers are to be paid or services are retained of an employee that meets the IRS definition of key employee.”

“The Stewardship Network makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available upon request. Financial statements are available to the public on our website.”

“2018 Successes The Stewardship Network carries forward its mission and impact in 2018 as part of our ongoing programs and our continued stretching the boundaries of what we achieve by working together across boundaries. We continue our work with on-the-ground habitat restoration and management projects in our Collaborative Conservation Communities 3Cs. Volunteer and professional development continues as we connect and inspire people through our learning and engagement networking, training and educational sessions. As always, we continue to support our local leaders through facilitated leadership training and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.”

“2018 Spring Invasive Species Challenge, continued At the end of the 2018 Challenge, 2,626 individuals removed 68,457.6 pounds of invasive species, therefore enhancing and restoring thousands of acres of natural areas. Furthermore, the 2018 Challenge made an impressive economic impact by saving local governments, organizations, and private landowners funding via the estimated 94,520 volunteer hours logged during the 2018 Challenge. The value of volunteer time in 2018, which is updated annually by the Independent Sector, was 24.69 per hour, which lends context to the Challenges volunteer time totaling over 2.2 Million dollars in just a few months. Ultimately, the 2018 Challenge elevated enthusiasm for caring for natural areas and also provided a snapshot of the immense impact seemingly little actions make when we all put together for the natural areas in our communities.”

“Contractual services for various program services 311,549 Payroll service fees 713”