Training Resources for the Environmental Community

“Approximately a week prior to filing the form 990, a draft in pdf format is sent to all board members along with an email calling their attention to portions of the forms most likely to be read by the public and funders on guidestar. Comments and corrections are strongly encouraged. In addition, the executive director and associate director discuss the entire draft form with the preparer in detail in advance of filing.”

“In addition to requiring board members, staff and regular contractors to proactively notify the full board of any conflicts, annually all board members, staff, and regular contractors must sign a form which a)affirms that they have received a copy of the policy; b)read and understood it; c) agreed to comply with the policy; d) understood that trec is a charitable organization and must engage in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes; and e) list all relationships with trec vendors, service recipients, funders, employees and contractors. All potential conflicts are reviewed by the board of directors without the presence of the interested party.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the executive director's annual salary, with no participation by the executive director or other interested persons. The executive director's salary is established using comparable data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar nonprofits; consideration of roles and responsibilities of the executive director; and cost of living data. Comparable market data is obtained from salary surveys and form 990s filed by comparable not-for-profit organizations. Discussions and decisions regarding the compensation are documented in executive committee meeting minutes.”

“A line item budget is approved by the board of directors annually. The board approves the overall salaries and benefits expenses. Discussions and decisions regarding the budget are documented in board meeting minutes. The executive director reviews and approves the salaries of other officers or key employees, with no participation by the interested persons,in accordance with the annual budget approved by the board. The executive director establishes salaries using comparable data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar nonprofits; consideration of roles and responsibilities of the officer or key employee; and cost of living data. Comparable market data is obtained from salary surveys and form 990s filed by comparable not-for-profit organizations. Margaret seibel is listed as an officer due to form 990 definitions as the senior financial staff person; she is not an officer under state law.”

“We consider requests on a case-by-case basis.”

“Trec's mission is to catalyze the habitat conservation and wilderness protection community in western north america to promote sustainable environmental integrity and diversity. We carry out our mission through coaching, consulting, and training services focused on leadership development, capacity-building, and leveraging resources to organizations dedicated to habitat conservation and wilderness protection.”

“Form 990, part iv, lines 12a and 12b: trec obtained independent audited financial statements for the years of 2010, 2012, and 2014. The financial statements were reviewed by independent accountants in 2009, 2011, and 2013.”

“Volunteers serve on the board of directors.”

“Applied research and evaluation program: the applied research and evaluation program provided expert assistance to organizations in conducting program evaluation including surveying and data collection.”

“Consultants and trainers 27,623 29 34 contract associates 18,898 0 0 professional services 25,924 408 185 diversity consultant 10,000 0 0 webinar facilitator 3,050 0 0 leadership trainers 158,060 0 0”