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        <Explanation>The CEO receives an annual performance evaluation completed by the Chair of the Board of Directors and the Chair of the HR/Compensation committee. Only those members of the Executive Committee who are free of conflicts of interest may be involved in evaluation of CEO compensation. To the extent available, the Human Resources Department provides the members of the Executive Committee with comparable compensation data for CEO's from peer institutions. The Executive Committee keeps a detailed record of the meetings and discussions relative to CEO compensation. The justification for recommended adjustments ARE appropriately documented.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Summary of Annual Report is available to the public. The Form 990 is available on Guidestar website. Audited Financial Statements are available upon request.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>DCM Inc., and Dunleavy Associates</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>Dunleavy Associates is a firm we contract with that handles a variety of our fundraising needs. The scope of Dunleavy's work involved several different members of their team performing functions such as data analysis, prospect research, special event management, and the cultivation of donors, none of their work can be directly tied to revenue. DCM Inc., is a direct telefundraising firm which secures donations.</Explanation>
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