Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    tas1908's Avatar
    tas1908 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 10, 2013, 01:10 PM
    Can our non profit board members benefit
    Can our members children of our non-profit apply for the foundations scholarship? The process is open to all high school graduating seniors and we have documented proof of profitability,
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #2

    Oct 10, 2013, 01:41 PM
    If it can be shown that their relationship had no influence on their award, yes.
    ebaines's Avatar
    ebaines Posts: 12,131, Reputation: 1307
    Expert
    		  
    #3

    Oct 10, 2013, 02:11 PM
    What is the process that the organization uses for deciding who wins the scholarships? If there is a judging panel then no immediate relative of any of the applicants should be on that panel.

    Also, I don't understand what you mean by "we have documered proof of profitability" - please clarify what you mean.
    tas1908's Avatar
    tas1908 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Oct 10, 2013, 03:11 PM
    Sorry... I was in work mode when typing profitability. We have an application packet that us disbursed to local high schools. We have a grading system for categories such as essay, leadership roles, community service, GPA etc. There is a panel of two people who interview the candidates. The scores are tallied and ranked based on the funds available. We have documented proof of our process and the fairness of the rankings.
    joypulv's Avatar
    joypulv Posts: 21,591, Reputation: 2941
    current pert
    		  
    #5

    Oct 10, 2013, 03:46 PM
    I too would suggest that no relatives of applicants be on the panel, but that is weak at best.
    I would discuss what might happen to your organization's reputation, fair or not, should a member's child get chosen.
    'Documented proof of the process' doesn't discount the fact that part of that process includes an interview and an essay, both of which are subjective.
    A parent who wants to make trouble, can. This is why you see so many awards, grants, and scholarships not available to people associated with the giving organization.
    I might have the interviews done by, and the essays and interviews judged by, local community leaders from diverse groups, and give them equal weight to the objective parts.
    But even that might not be enough to stop one person from causing an uproar.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Can a non profit spend money to benefit board members, i.e. meals, retreats? [ 3 Answers ]

I'm on the board of a very small non-profit and they sometimes spend money on lunch during meetings, weekend retreats with massage therapists, food, rented cars, etc. There is also money spent on gifts for non board members, flowers for a funeral of a friend of the organization, etc. I don't...

Can board members of a 501(c)(3) also be employees? [ 1 Answers ]

Say, for example the chairman of an organization that works with kids is also the founder of the organization and also serves as the main employee working one on one with the kids, should that person forfeit their position on the board to be compensated for their time in that capacity?

Board members [ 2 Answers ]

Are board members required to live on the property

Please ask questions on the board, not to members via PM. [ 1 Answers ]

Please ask your questions here on the public boards rather than Private Messaging individual members. We have numerous knowledgible members and experts online at various times, so posting your question(s) on the forum assures you that someone will see it faster than sending to someone via PM. ...

Please ask questions on the board, not to members via PM. [ 0 Answers ]

Please ask your questions here on the public boards rather than Private Messaging individual members. We have many knowledgeable, including a few top notch, members online at various times, so posting it on the forum assures you that someone will see it faster than sending to someone via PM. ...

View more questions Search