Governance & Oversight
What is the minimum amount of voting board members an organization must have?
A minimum of five voting members of the board
Which two standards deal with measuring effectiveness?
6 and 7
What are the three expense categories we look for?
Programs, Fundraising, & Administration
How current must photos used in a charity's solicitation materials be?
No more than 3 years old
Which countries are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The United States, Mexico, and Canada
Which members of the board are not permitted to be compensated members?
The treasurer and chair of the board
How often must an organization’s board assess their charity’s performance and effectiveness?
At least once every two years
What is the maximum percent of related contributions spent on fundraising an organization’s financials should reflect?
35% or less
What must be included on an organizations website if they solicit contributions?
IRS Form 990, annual report, mailing address
What is the name of the popular Apple TV+ series whose plot features the concept of "innies" and "outies"?
Severance
How many board meetings are organizations required to have annually?
Three board meetings
Can an organization meet one Measuring Effectiveness standards without meeting the other?
Yes, charities will often miss one of the Measuring Effectiveness standards while passing the other on an initial evaluation. Many times, a charity contact may not know that their organization has a board ME policy in place or forgets to submit it. It is also possible to have a board ME policy in place (and even to have conducted a performance and effectiveness assessment) but not have provided a written report to the board outlining that information.
What is the maximum amount of accumulated funds a charity can have at the end of their fiscal year?
It should not be more than three times the size of the past year's expenses or three times the size of the current year's budget, whichever is higher
How often should an organization offer an opt-out for donors on both written appeals and websites?
At least once a year
What album won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards?
Cowboy Carter
How many compensated board members can there be in a board with 25 members?
Two compensated members of the board
What information is the Written Report supposed to convey to an organization's board?
A performance and effectiveness assessment and reccomendations for future actions
Name three forms of related contributions through fundraising.
Donations from individuals, private/corporate funders, donated goods/in-kind donations, special events revenue, bequests, government grants, member dues
What is cause marketing?
When a for-profit company has marketing claims for a product or service that state or imply a benefit to a charity or charities
What are the names of the three actors who portrayed the alternate versions of Peter Parker in Spider-man: No Way Home?
Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland
What role in an organization is the chair of the board not permitted to perform?
CEO or COO (whether or not they are compensated)
What is another document that could qualify for Standard 17 (Written Report) if it meets the criteria?
Strategic Plan performance evaluation
What is the formula for calculating an organization's program expense ratio?
What are the four things that must be included in an annual report?
The organization's mission statement, a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, and financial information
Which quarterback has the first all-women management team in NFL history?
Jalen Hurts