Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver

“The finance & audit committee reviews the form 990 with our auditors in detail before it is filed. The board of directors reviews the form 990 before the return is filed.”

“The board of directors and ceo annually review the conflict of interest policy and sign an annual certification disclosing that if any conflicts of interest arise, they will notify the board and recuse themselves from any votes pertaining to the conflict.”

“Annual performance appraisals are conducted. The ceo is responsible for conducting reviews of each member of the leadership team; the board of directors conducts the annual review of the ceo. Salary increases are granted to an employee based on job performance. The most important single determinant of whether a merit increase has been earned is the supervisor's rating of the person's performance. The employee's self-appraisal also provides key information that is used by the supervisor to determine overall performance. When an increase is given, the amount of the increase depends on the following variables: (1) the supervisor's evaluation of performance against the accountabilities of the position and against any goals mutually established previously by the supervisor and the employee. (2) where the employee's current salary stands in relation to the position's salary range. In regards to the compensation of the ceo, the salary level is based on compensation surveys and other data from the colorado nonprofit association, as well as other organizations. This salary information, who presents it and the ceo's annual performance appraisal to the executive committee for review. Once the compensation level has been reviewed by the executive committee, the executive committee then presents it to the board of directors, where it is subject to review and approval. The executive committee maintains documentation of its decisions regarding the compensation setting process in its minutes from the board of directors. The compensation levels for other officers and key employees are set through a similar process. The salary levels are based on compensation surveys and other data from the colorado nonprofit association, as well as other organizations. This information, along with the annual performance appraisal, is presented to the executive committee for review and approval. The executive committee maintains the necessary documentation regarding the compensation setting process in its minutes.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The form 990 is also available on the hfhmd website.”