Form 990, Part III, Line 2 |
Northern Plains has a long history of confronting power imbalances and promoting justice in our program work. We recognize that our world and work are shaped by racism and other injustices. We expanded our program work to include a task force dedicated to increasing our collective understanding of the power structures at play in our work and to making recommendations to our board for actions that will address the impacts created by those injustices. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a |
In addition to the Board of Directors, we also have the Organization and Finance Task Force which is authorized to act on behalf of the Board of Directors if decisions must be made before the full Board of Directors can be convened. The O&F Task Force is composed of officers from the Board of Directors as well as individuals who hold certain positions described by our bylaws. The purpose of the O&F Task Force is to oversee the administration and finances of Northern Plains. The O&F Task Force reports to the Board of Directors on all of its meetings. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 |
We are a democratically-operated membership organization composed primarily of members who donate their time and resources to the organization for the purpose of directing and fulfilling program goals. We do not have stockholders or different classes of membership. All members in good standing are eligible to vote for officers and at-large board members annually. All members present at the Annual Meeting can introduce and vote on policy resolutions. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b |
The form 990 is prepared by the Director of Finance & Administration, reviewed and edited by the Executive Director and Director of Fundraising, and then distributed to the Organization & Finance Task Force and Board of Directors for final review. Upon review by the Board of Directors, the form 990 is also posted on our website. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c |
The Board of Directors reviews policies and procedures, including the Conflict of Interest policy from time to time. Every board member is issued a guidebook annually that includes several relevant organizational policies, including the Conflict of Interest policy. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 |
All members of the Organization and Finance Task Force are asked to complete a written evaluation of the Executive Director annually. The Chair of the Board and Chair of the O&F Task Force hold a meeting with the Executive Director to conduct a performance evaluation and determine salary adjustments. The Executive Director determines all other salaries within guidelines set by the O&F Task Force. Salaries are based on experience, performance, and completion of work plans. The Executive Director and O&F Task Force review salary and compensation surveys for the region periodically to ensure salaries stay within reasonable parameters. |
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
Financial statements are reviewed at every board meeting and at our annual meeting. Any member in good standing can request financial statements, governing documents, or our Conflict of Interest policy; we do not normally furnish this information to the general public. |