The Blue Bench

“A draft of the 990 is reviewed by the blue bench's finance committee; including the board's treasurer, finance committee member, executive director, and director of finance and operations. Upon acceptance by the finance committee, the treasurer then presents the 990 to the board for approval.”

“Board members are required to sign a "code of ethics and conflict of interest policy" upon joining the board. Board members also discuss any potential conflicts with the other board members prior to entering into the transaction.”

“For key positions within the blue bench, the organization utilizes salary survey data from the colorado nonprofit association in order to determine the appropriateness of employee salary and benefits. In addition, the total compensation and related benefits are reviewed and approved annually as part of the annual budgeting process. For key positions within the blue bench, the organization utilizes salary survey data from the colorado nonprofit association in order to determine the appropriateness of employee salary and benefits. In addition, the total compensation and related benefits are reviewed and approved annually as part of the annual budgeting process.”

“The blue bench maintains copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements in its administrative offices for use by any requesting party upon reasonable request.”

“The blue bench (the organization) was established in 1983 with the mission to eliminate sexual assault and diminish the impact it has on individuals, their loved ones, and the community. In its 37-year history, the organization has supported more than 200,000 people of all gender identities as they transition from victim to survivor. Serving 9 counties in metro- denver, the organization offers high quality, culturally competent comprehensive support, therapy and case management services as well as scientifically supported, community-wide, prevention programming with age-appropriate curricula. In colorado, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience an attempted or completed sexual assault; meanwhile 77% of assaults go unreported. Feelings of shame, guilt, fear of retaliation, and not being believed factor into this frustrating reality. To increase reporting rates, perpetrator accountability and community support, education, and access to resources are key. In 2020, the blue bench staff and volunteers of the blue bench responded to 1801 hotline calls, accompanied 204 survivors to the hospital and provided crisis response and/or ongoing case management services to 511 survivors. A total of 311 survivors participated in individual therapy and 175 participated in group therapy sessions. The pathway to prevention program presented to more than 2,800 youth and adults in 2020.”