| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
THE MAINE COALITION TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (MCEDV) MOBILIZES COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ACTION WITH AND ON BEHALF OF A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN MAINE ARE RESTORED TO SAFETY AND THAT PERPETRATORS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. MCEDV BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY, EDUCATION, AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO CREATE AND ENCOURAGE A SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS COMMUNITIES WHERE THE DIVERSITY, DIGNITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL ARE RESPECTED AND CELEBRATED, AND DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE NO LONGER EXIST. |
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STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION PROGRAM WE ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACT AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDS AND STATE OF MAINE GENERAL FUNDS DEDICATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES. THROUGH THIS CONTRACT AND OUR FEDERAL STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORMULA GRANTS WE PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS ON A MULTITUDE OF SOCIAL, LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES THAT AFFECT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE COORDINATED PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. WE PARTNERED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY-NET OF SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN. STATEWIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES WE ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACT AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDS AND STATE OF MAINE GENERAL FUNDS DEDICATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES. SUBGRANTEES CONSISTED OF THE EIGHT (8) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS IN MAINE. THROUGH THIS CONTRACT THESE SUBGRANTEES PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ADVOCACY/SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHERS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. SERVICES INCLUDE OPERATING A 24 HOUR/DAY, 7 DAY/WEEK DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE, EMERGENCY SHELTER, INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY, SUPPORT GROUPS, COURT ADVOCACY, SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION, COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVES AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES. |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM THROUGH AN OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN "RURAL SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM" GRANT AND FUNDING FROM THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WE SUPPORTED SPECIALLY-TRAINED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DV-CPS) ADVOCATES PLACED IN RURAL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) DISTRICT OFFICES. THESE ADVOCATES 1) CONSULTED WITH CPS CASEWORKERS ON DV-RELATED CASES; 2)CONSULTED WITH DV ADVOCATES ON CPS ASSESSMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS; AND 3) PROVIDED SAFETY PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULT VICTIMS OF DV INVOLVED IN CPS CASES. WE ALSO OFFERED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CPS CASEWORKERS AND DV ADVOCATES. WE PARTNERED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS AND THE MAINE OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROMOTE SYSTEMS CHANGE WITHIN THE CPS AND DV VICTIM SERVICES SYSTEMS. |
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE PROGRAM THROUGH AN OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN "IMPROVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING GRANT PROGRAM" WE PROVIDED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONTARIO DOMESTIC ABUSE RISK ASSESSMENT (ODARA). WE SUPPORTED TWO HIGH RISK RESPONSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES WHO FACILITATED LOCAL HIGH RISK RESPONSE TEAMS (HRRT)S AND PROVIDED SAFETY PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. WE ALSO INITIATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES FOR ENHANCED SAFETY PLANNING AND SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDED TRAINING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE ISSUE OF RISK ASSESSMENT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING DESIGNED TO FACILITATE INVESTIGATION, EFFECTIVE PROSECUTION, ENHANCED VICTIM SAFETY PLANNING AND ADDRESS OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 |
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF THE EIGHT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS IN THE STATE OF MAINE AND THE IMMIGRANT RESOURCE CENTER OF MAINE, PROVIDING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES IN SOUTHERN MAINE. MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO ANY NOT-FOR- PROFIT, FULL SERVICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER ORGANIZED IN THE STATE OF MAINE FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE, OR A PROGRAM OF A TRIBAL GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE OF MAINE THAT EXISTS FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. |
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BOARD MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION PROCESS A SLATE OF BOARD MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE ORGANIZATIONS DIVERSE CONSTITUENCY WILL BE NOMINATED BY THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THAT SLATE OF CANDIDATES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXISTING BOARD AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING AND SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. APPROVAL WILL BE SIGNED BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS PRESENT AT THE MEETING. THERE SHALL BE FOUR OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, CONSISTING OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER. THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD, WITH EACH BOARD MEMBER CASTING A VOTE IN PERSON OR ELECTRONICALLY. |
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DECISION-MAKING FULL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING ISSUES TO BE DECIDED AT A FULL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SHALL BE DECIDED BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, PROVIDED A QUORUM IS PRESENT, EXCEPT AS NOTED IN THE BY-LAWS. REASONABLE ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE TO BRING THE MEMBERS TO CONSENSUS, HOWEVER, CONSENSUS LACKING, THE ISSUE MAY BE APPROVED BY VOTE DECISION-MAKING. GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS ISSUED TO BE DECIDED AT A GOVERNING BOARD MEETING SHALL BE DECIDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT, PROVIDED A QUORUM IS PRESENT, EXCEPT IN THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES NOTED IN THE BY-LAWS. REASONABLE ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE TO BRING THE MEMBERS TO CONSENSUS, HOWEVER, CONSENSUS LACKING, THE ISSUE SHALL BE DECIDED BY VOTE. |
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A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD TREASURER AND A FINAL VERSION SENT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE BOARD CHAIR, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY. |
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THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM. BEFORE MAKING ANY FORMAL DECISIONS, THE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
THE ORGANIZATION APPLIES THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE'S THREE-STEP SAFE- HARBOR PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT OUR EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED A WRITTEN POLICY FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES, WHICH INCLUDES THE USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA IN ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. DATA SOURCES INCLUDE THE MAINE ASSOCIATION OF NON PROFITS WAGE & BENEFITS SURVEY AND THE NATIONAL NETWORK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WAGE STUDY. A SEARCH COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD PERFORM THE JOB SEARCH FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION. THE HIRING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION AND BOARD DECISION IS RECORDED IN THE GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES. THE MCEDV BOARD ENGAGES IN A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE SALARY AND BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THAT REVIEW. |
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THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ALL HIRING DECISIONS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND SHALL REPORT THE HIRING DECISION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE POSITION AND THE INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE TWO DATA SOURCES. |
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THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S AUGUSTA OFFICE UPON REQUEST AND CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. |
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NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.