Operating Documents

Bylaws  Adopted by the Membership on June 7, 2009

Board of Directors

The board of directors is the governing body for the Center. They currently meet on the third Saturday of the month at 10am. All meetings of the NWA Center for Equality are open to the public. Members of the public may submit agenda items by having a board member or committee chairperson "sponsor" the item. Items go through these channels to ensure that the Board hears a formal, comprehensive proposal and can act as quickly as possible in making a decision. Board member email addresses follow a first initial, last name format. For example, John Smith's email address would be jsmith [at] nwacenterforequality [dot] org or you may simply Contact Us. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors or as a committee chair please download an application.

Committees

For more information or to volunteer to serve on a committee Contact Us.

Advocacy, Awareness & Action
The Advocacy committee helps the Center understand and react to culture, legislation, and events.

Finance & Fundraising
The Finance committee oversees general accounting for the Center, creates the annual budget and annual report, writes and submits grants, and guides fundraising efforts.

Member Relations
The Member Relations committee is charged with recruiting and retaining members, donors, and volunteers as well as build relationships with the media and the public through effective use of communications, public relations, events, and outreach.

Operations
The Operations committee ensures that the Center is conducting business properly per its Bylaws, Standard Operating Procedures, and elections guidelines while adhering to its mission statement.

HIV/AIDS Program
This committee oversees the Center's HIV/AIDS awareness programming.

The Youth Program committee oversees the "youth group" for the Center.

Policy Statements

Privacy Policy

A Member's personal information, i.e. name, address, phone numbers, and such other information as may be requested, shall be kept confidential, to the maximum extent allowed by law.

Anonymous Gifts
The Center will, from time to time, acknowledge Members & Donors in its publications as determined by its recognition policies as dictated in the levels of membership.  You may Contact Us if you prefer to remain anonymous.

501(c)3 Status
All donations to the NWA Center for Equality are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS. A copy of the Center's Tax Exempt Status letter is on file.  The Tax ID number is also available upon request.  For a copy of the Tax Exempt Status letter or a W-9 form Contact Us.


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