Georgia Coalition for Higher

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“To ensure the corporation operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. When conducting such periodic reviews, the corporation may, but need not, use outside advisors; provided, however, if outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the board of directors of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include thefollowing subjects: (a) whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining; and (b) whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the organizations written policies, are properly recorded,reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitablepurposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“Compensation is determined by the board of directors using available market data”

“Governing documents are provided upon request”

“Our mission: the georgia coalition for higher education in prison (gachep) builds high-quality educational pathways, from pre-college coursework to accredited degree completion, for people who are in prison and people who have left prison in georgia. Our vision: we envision a world that provides educational opportunities and support to all.”

“Organizational development & governance -updated job descriptions to align staff capacity with program needs. -incorporated equity and lived experience into governance and policy documents. Grant readiness & fund development -submitted multiple grant proposals with budget narratives to secure funding. -designed reentry care coordination and fellowship program models consistent with funder requirements. Community engagement & partnerships -partnered with faith leaders and community organizations through events, commemorations, and biographical profiles. -supported recognition of milestones for justice?impacted individuals and partners. Programmatic impact -expanding pathways from incarceration to higher education: provided guidance, referrals, and transitional academic planning for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals; strengthened statewide college and community partnerships. Service provided to 268 individuals. -improving reentry education and employment outcomes: delivered pre?release workshops, needs assessments, and individualized education plans; supported post?release students through a reentry ambassador at central georgia technical college. Service provided to 188 individuals. -engage: in march 2024, supported by a grant from ascendium, launched engage, a statewide initiative to strengthen higher education in prison across georgia. The inaugural convening, a new legacy, was held in charleston, south carolina with 22 leaders participating in person and virtually. Activities included strategic visioning sessions, a tour of the international african american museum, and collegiate visits to claflin university and south carolina state university. The convening advanced gachep's mission by acknowledging the complex history of higher education in prison while establishing a collaborative foundation for future equity? Centered programming.”

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