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08-25-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

08-25-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: We have a situation with a Conference working with an individual who is “cheating the system” to get more help. Would it be wise for them to report this to the police or just let it go?  A: One of the categories in our non-discrimination statement is “criminal justice status.” We also are concerned…

Governance: Annual Review — Part Two 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Governance: Annual Review — Part Two

IRS Form 990 The IRS requires all nonprofits to submit a Form 990 describing their financials and works at the end of their fiscal year. The IRS gives our Councils and Conferences until February 15 of the following year to submit this report. However, not all Conferences are required to submit it. Only those Conferences that…

08-18-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

08-18-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: I understand that an Executive Director (ED) is an ex-officio member of all standing committees. Is he also an automatic member of the Board of directors and entitled to attend any meeting (including Executive board meetings)? A: In the Bylaws, The CEO/ED is normally included as a non-voting Board Member and officer.  As such,…

Governance: Annual Review — Part One 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Governance: Annual Review — Part One

Today’s article is excerpted from Vincentian Life: Conference. There are a number of things that must occur at the beginning of the fiscal year.  The standard fiscal year for SVdP is October 1 through September 30.  The things identified here should occur within the first two months of each year.  This is a time of…

08-11-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

08-11-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: It is my understanding that only presidents of aggregated Conferences can be voting members of a District Council. Is this correct? A: The Rule, Part III, Statute 10 specifies that District Councils represent a minimum of three, and ideally a maximum twelve Conferences in an (Arch)diocese. Although there is no specification that the Conferences…

Governance: What is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context — Part Two 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Governance: What is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context — Part Two

Within the documents of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, there are found a number of instances where hoarding is prohibited. Please look at the Appendix to this document to see those specific references. Unfortunately, there is no specific place in the SVdP documents where the word hoarding is actually defined. There have been…

08-04-22 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

08-04-22 Questions and Answers

Q:  Can a member in need receive assistance from their home Conference or must they seek assistance from a neighboring Conference where they are not a member? A:  Every Conference should be willing to assist people in need even if that person is one of their own members. However, there are special considerations: No Conference…

2022 Systemic Change Grant Awards Announced 900 900 Jill Pioter

2022 Systemic Change Grant Awards Announced

The National Council is pleased to announce the 14 Councils and Conferences who have been awarded Systemic Change Grants in 2022. Systemic Change is a core value of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Systemic Change is not a substitute for meeting the “demands of charity” that Vincentians undertake, but rather a complement to…

What is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context — Part One 1200 628 Jill Pioter

What is Meant by “Hoarding” in a St. Vincent de Paul Context — Part One

Within the documents of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, there are found a number of instances where hoarding is prohibited.  Please look at the Appendix to this document to see those specific references.  Unfortunately, there is no specific place in the SVdP documents where the word hoarding is actually defined.  There have been…

07-28-2022 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

07-28-2022 Questions and Answers

Q: Am I correct, that we should not use a friend in need’s name and picture in our advertising — even with their permission? A: Using our friends in need name and photograph on advertisement is not a violation, so long as written authorization has been given to do so. Many SVdP Councils/Conferences have case…

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