Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | ON THE BOARD - ADVANCING WOMEN'S CORPORATE BOARD LEADERSHIP ----------------------------------------------------------- ON THE BOARD IS AN INITIATIVE OF THE IWF AND THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (gwsb). IT IS UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO PREPARE WOMEN LEADERS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR AND DIRECTORS ON CORPORATE BOARD. Fellows receive advanced training in board-level leadership knowledge and practice, including corporate leadership and strategy, ethical and responsible decision-making, audit and financial management, and regulatory compliance, as well as personal preparation for board candidacy, including networking, branding, and building a personal franchise. The program features GWSB faculty as well as leading practitioners and experts. The power of the IWF network of sitting corporate directors and leading practitioners will bring important voices and experiences to the program that are unmatched, including mentoring moments with experienced female corporate directors. OTHER PROGAM SERVICES --------------------- EBLASTS,LEADERSHIP UPDATES, WEB BASED NEWLETTERS, AND VIDEO CONFERENCES ARE PROVIDED ON A GLOBAL BASIS TO IWF'S WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; ENHANCING LEADERSHIP INFORMATION, POTENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL NETWORK PLATFORMS AND INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: | The Executive Committee exercises the powers and duties of the Board between Board meetings and while the board is not in session on material matters that may arise in the interim. The Executive Committee implements the policy decisions of the Board and has the authority to exercise all powers and authority of the Board, including without limitation, the powers and authority enumerated in the bylaws of the organization. The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, Vice President, Treasurer and two directors appointed by the IWF President. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 - MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION: | Members of the Corporation shall be those organizations at the local and national level around the world that apply for membership, pay dues on a schedule approved by the Board, and meet any other requirements and criteria approved by the Board. Members of the Corporation shall also be known within the Corporation as Member Forums. The individuals who comprise each Member Forum will be known within the Corporation as Associates or Member Forum Associates. Membership shall be for one year at a time, with dues payable annually. Only organizations, and not individuals, can be Members of the Corporation. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A - ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS: | The Membership approves the Nominating Slate for Directors who are Elected by the Forums to the Board through the forum presidents at the General Assembly. The membership, represented by Forum Presidents (as we are a confederation of affiliated forums) also elects 3 Members of a 10 Member Nominating Committee. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B - REVIEW PROCESS OF FORM 990: | A completed copy of Form 990 is furnished to and reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer and the Treasurer. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE: | Whenever a director, officer, or committee member becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest, whether financial or otherwise, s/he shall make the situation known to the Board or committee (as the case might be) and provide all facts material to understanding the nature and scope of the conflict, including whether the interested person believes his or her ability to make an independent decision based solely on the best interest of the IWF has been compromised. If the interested person involved does not make this disclosure, another director or committee member with knowledge of the potential conflict should draw it to the body's attention. The interested person with the potential conflict must retire from the meeting and not participate in final discussion and voting on the existence of the conflict. If a conflict is found to exist, the interested person may be invited to provide any relevant information that could be of use to the board in making its decision, but shall again retire and not participate in the final discussion and voting regarding the transaction. The Board or committee's decision shall be based on consideration of whether the transaction- a. is in the IWF's best interest and for its own benefit; b. is fair and reasonable to the IWF; and c. is the most advantageous transaction or arrangement the IWF can obtain with reasonable efforts under the circumstances. PROCEDURE: STAFF ----------------- Whenever a staff member becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest in an area where s/he exercises any discretion in carrying out her/his duties for the IWF, s/he shall promptly disclose the potential conflict to an immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall gather pertinent information and report the potential conflict to the Chief Operating Officer, together with a recommendation for action. The Chief Operating Officer shall determine whether a conflict exists that requires recusal of the interested person. When a conflict is found to exist, the interested person shall provide the supervisor with all information s/he has relevant to any decision to be made in which s/he has an interest, and the final decision shall be made by the Chief Executive Officer based on a recommendation from the supervisor. If the Chief Executive Officer has a potential conflict, s/he shall disclose it to the Board President or his or her designee who shall determine the existence of a conflict. At his or her discretion, the President may refer the matter to a Committee of the Board or the full Board. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION, ACKNOWLEDGMENT, AND DISCLOSURE --------------------------------------------------- This conflict of interest policy shall be distributed annually to all directors, officers, members of Board committees, and staff. All covered individuals shall sign an annual acknowledgment that they have received a copy of this policy, understand it, and agree to abide by its terms. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A - REVIEW & DETERMINATION OF CEO COMPENSATION: | Compensation for the CEO and management team are measured against Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations studies whose metrics include the size of staff, budget, international reach and against cost factors for the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For the CEO, compensation is then reviewed and set by the IWF president in consultation with the IWF treasurer; and then included in the budget reviewed by the Finance Committee and IWF Board. Additionally, the CEO undergoes a review every year by the president, measuring the CEO's performance against the strategic plan. |
| PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19-AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS & F/S: | The International Womens Forum makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
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