Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside cpa firm and reviewed by the executive director and deputy director, operations and finance, prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy requires officers, directors, and key employees to disclose annual interests that could give rise to conflicts. The policy and disclosure form are distributed and collected annually, and individuals are required to update the disclosure form throughout the year in the event that potential conflicts arise. Potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by the board of directors.”

“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. The executive director also receives reimbursements for routine, reasonable, and documented expenses incurred during the year under an accountable plan. The executive director travels throughout our service area. The organization has a travel policy that caps reimbursement levels and requires low-budget travel.”

“The executive director's salary and benefits are set by the board of directors using comparable market data. Comparable market data is obtained from salary surveys and form 990s filed by comparable not-for-profit organizations. The executive director is not included in those deliberations. The executive director sets the salary levels and benefits of staff within the line item budget, and the board of directors approves the overall budget. Discussions and decisions regarding the budget are documented in board meeting minutes. Members of the board of directors are not compensated.”

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

“Conservation voters new mexico education fund (cvnmef) is related to conservation voters new mexico (cvnm), a 501(c)(4) organization. The two organizations share a financial interest but are not controlled by a common board of directors. The organizations have a cost-sharing agreement which includes sharing employees, office space, and other other overhead costs. Cvnm processes payroll and related disbursements, and cvnmef reimburses cvnm for disbursements made on behalf of cvnmef's efforts.”

“Engaging the people of new mexico in our long-standing shared values of protecting our air, land, water, and the health of our communities. We do this by mobilizing people to advocate on policy, enhancing the voting process, encouraging people to vote, cultivating conservation leaders, and amplifying the voices of those most affected.”

“Board members serve in a voluntary capacity. We also have volunteers who help with canvassing, gathering petition signatures, tabling, and general support at events.”

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