Alive and Free

“There are four board committee, finance, executive, strategic directions, and resource development.”

“Form 990 is forwarded to Treasurer-Chair of Finance Committee for his review. The Treasurer presents the Form 990 to full Board at the next scheduled Board meeting for approval.”

“Directors submit annual questionnaires to alert organization where events/activities by individual directors may give rise to an actual or potential conflict of interest.”

“Executive Director compensation is determined by the Board. The process involves Executive Committee discussions, review of organization budget and unrestricted cash resources, last salary increase,and job performance evaluation.”

“Other officers and key employee compensation is determined by the Executive Director. The process involves last salary increase, and job performance evaluation.”

“Annual report, agency financial history, financial audit, and list of Board of Directors are listed on Guidestar.org website, Alive and Free's website, StayAliveandFree.org, and at Alive and Free main office location, 160 Tennessee Street, Room No. 4, San Francisco, CA 94107-3016 during regular business hours.”

“Annual report, financial audit, and program materials and streaming of program events such as Street Soldiers weekly radio show are on StayAliveand Free.org website”

“Financial committee members review and select auditor from list forwarded to them from staff. Auditors are interviewed, references checked, and in consultation with organization Chief Fiscal Officer, a firm is chosen. A request is made for an engagement letter descibing the scope of services, fees, and workplan, document requests, and timelines from start to completion. Auditor submits a preliminary audit draft that is reviewed by Executive Director and CFO. Final audit is forwarded to Treasurer for his review and presentation to the Board for acceptance and approval”