Denver Metro Convention & Visitors

“The organization has members drawn from business enterprises and other organizations with an interest in the City of Denver.”

“The members elect the board of directors from the membership at the annual meeting.”

“Certain decisions made by the board of directors are subject to approval by the entire membership.”

“Board members and certain other members are provided with a copy of the 990 for review either in paper format or in an electronic version.”

“Board members annually and upon assumption of responsibilities as a board member review the conflict of interst policy and sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement.”

“During 1st quarter, President/CEO outlines performance criteria to include board approved goals/objectives of the annual marketing plan, budget, projects specified from previous evaluation year and job description responsibilities. - During 4th quarter, the President/CEO prepares a self evaluation which includes accomplishments and performance against goals. This information is submitted to the review committee (Board Chair,Immediate Past Chair and Incoming Chair) for inclusion in their annual review process. - During 4th quarter, the HR Director completes a compensation analysis of the President/CEO position using data from various sources within the CVB, non-profit and for-profit industries. This information is then compiled and submitted to the review committee. - Prior to the end of the evaluation year, the review committee evaluates and assesses the performance of the President/CEO based on progress toward established goals and the working relationship with staff and membership. The review committee then meets with President/CEO to discuss the evaluation. The evaluation is documented and signed by the Board Chair and President/CEO. - Upon review of compensation analysis data, the Board Chair will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee as to whether or not there will be a base wage merit increase for the next subsequent year and incentive plan payment for the evaluation year. Once approved, the Board Chair submits official documentation to HR for processing and recordkeeping purposes. Wage Analysis Process Visit Denver is quite complex when it comes to comparing our wages/positions to other organizations. Depending upon the position, the applicant pool is derived from various industries such as non-profit, private, hotel and/or CVB. On an annual basis, a wage market analysis is completed using data available from Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC). Depending upon the position, the data is derived from Non-Profit, Executive, Private and Hotel industries across the Denver Metro area. Every two years, a wage analysis specific to the CVB industry is conducted by two separate organizations, DMAI and Performance Management, Inc. Each organization breaks down their analysis depending on organization and/or budget size. Based on a detailed compilation of the above information, an appropriate wage range is created for each of our positions. Each incumbent's wage placement is reviewed against the wage range to ensure proper placement. -Annual Wage Increase Review Each year, Visit Denver obtains information from MSEC as to the average projected increase rates for the upcoming year from the non-profit and service industries in Denver/Boulder area as well as all industries across the same geographic region. If an individual does NOT require a "market wage adjustment", then Visit Denver utilizes their performance review score as a guideline to determine the merit increase percentage using a scale which is based upon the MSEC data and available payroll budget increase.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

“Advertising commissions: Total expenses 511,406. Research: Total expenses 300,555. Internet services: Total expenses 385,634. Printing: Total expenses 419,958. Sponsorship: Total expenses 245,154. Graphic design: Total expenses 113,754. Group hospitality: Total expenses 317,691. Communications: Total expenses 73,590. Convention management: Total expenses 133,566. Tradeshows: Total expenses 95,776. Other: Total expenses 351,592.”

“There has been no change in the oversight process since the prior year.”