One Iowa

“The form 990 is prepared by one iowa's outside accounting firm. The form is then reviewed by the executive director. After the executive director's review, the form is sent to the full board for review and approval.”

“New board members receive a copy of the conflict of interest policy and sign off that he or she has read it, understands, and will abide by the policy. The policy is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

“The board chair and executive director meet annually to discuss the direction of the organizationn and the performance of the executive director. The board chair approves to compensation package of the executive director. The board approves the operating budget which reflects the compensation changes.”

“When governing documents are requested, a copy is provied via direct mail.”

“Iowa pride network: in spring 2014, one iowa adopted iowa pride networks student organizing and gay straight alliance (gsa) efforts. Iowa pride network, founded in 2003, represents lgbt students at schools and colleges throughout the state. As a program of one iowa, iowa pride network now has a full-time staff person to coordinate the gsa efforts. Weve also brought on a full-time americorps member who will serve as a resource for gsas and conduct a first-of-its-kind research project surveying the positive effects gsas have on students in a learning environment. One iowa has also refreshed and recast the website and the student curricula for iowa pride network, providing a more intuitive tool for students and faculty to use for gsa meetings and school efforts around gsas. Lgbt health & wellness: utilizing public education, trainings and research, one iowa is expanding the number of healthcare resources available for lgbt people in the state. One iowa educated lgbt communities statewide about the affordable care act (aca) in more than 60 events, and through both traditional and new media. Our trained volunteers helped individuals enroll in health coverage through the aca marketplace. We also offered free, confidential guidance to elder lgbt iowans to help them make informed decisions about medicare and other health coverage. Law enforcement training: one iowa provided training to iowa corrections staff at 17 sites in 2014, including a statewide jail school. During this time, we were able to reach and impact over 1,200 jail and corrections staff. For many in corrections and law enforcement, this was their first opportunity to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity and challenge their own attitudes toward lgbt individuals. Gay & gray in the midwest: gay & gray in the midwest works to reduce the homophobia and transphobia that elder gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people face. In 2014, one iowa conducted a preliminary lgbt aging survey.”

“One iowa has also refreshed and recast the website and the student curricula for iowa pride network, providing a more intuitive tool for students and faculty to use for gsa meetings and school efforts around gsas.”

“Other major programs in 2014 include: lgbt health & wellness law enforcement training marriage gay & gray in the midwest”