Governance
Guided by Integrity. Strengthened by Faith. Committed to Kingdom Excellence.
Organizational Bylaws – Summary
Who we are:
Signs & Wonders Global is a Christian nonprofit ministry governed by a Board of Directors that provides prayerful, fiduciary, and strategic oversight. We operate under the laws governing IRS 501(c)(3) organizations.
How the Board works:
The Board keeps at least 7 directors, serving 2 years with staggered terms for continuity.
Officers (President/Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) are elected by the Board and serve defined terms.
The Board meets quarterly; special meetings may be called as needed. A simple majority constitutes a quorum.
Directors serve without private benefit; reasonable, pre‑approved expense reimbursements may be permitted.
Membership & leadership:
The organization may operate with a general membership or as a board‑governed nonprofit (no voting members).
Ministry leaders (paid or volunteer) operate under Board‑approved policies and annual plans.
Decisions & records:
Decisions are made by majority vote unless bylaws require a higher threshold.
Minutes are maintained for all Board and official committee meetings.
Financial stewardship:
We adopt an annual budget, maintain prudent reserves, and perform regular financial reporting and independent reviews as required.
All funds are used for charitable purposes consistent with our mission.
Conflicts & ethics:
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed (see policy below).
No part of the organization’s net earnings benefits any private individual.
Amendments & dissolution:
Bylaws may be amended by the Board with proper notice and voting thresholds.
Upon dissolution, remaining assets will be distributed to one or more Christian charities with similar purposes.
Conflict of Interest – Policy Statement
Our commitment:
We honor God through integrity, transparency, and accountability. Directors, officers, and key volunteers must act in the best interests of Signs & Wonders Global at all times.
What counts as a conflict:
A conflict exists when personal, financial, or relational interests could improperly influence—or appear to influence—official decisions (e.g., family or business ties to a vendor, compensation decisions, or grantmaking involving a related party).
Our safeguards:
Annual Disclosure: Board members and officers complete and update conflict disclosure forms each year (and whenever circumstances change).
Recusal: Anyone with a conflict must disclose it promptly, leave the discussion, and abstain from voting on the matter.
Independent Decision‑Making: The Board (or an authorized committee of disinterested directors) evaluates the matter to ensure it is fair, reasonable, and in the organization’s best interest.
Documentation: All disclosures and decisions are recorded in the minutes.
No private benefit:
We prohibit self‑dealing, excessive benefits, or any action that would compromise our charitable purpose or witness.
Financial Accountability
Stewardship before the Lord:
Every gift is a trust. We steward resources prayerfully and responsibly to advance the Gospel and serve people with excellence.
Our practices:
Board Oversight & Budgeting: The Board approves an annual budget, monitors actuals, and reviews variances regularly.
Internal Controls: We follow written financial policies covering purchasing, cash handling, approvals, reimbursements, and restricted funds.
Dual Controls: Two‑person verification for payments and bank access; segregation of duties for receiving, recording, and reconciling funds.
Regular Reporting: Timely financial statements are reviewed by the Board/Treasurer; donors may request our most recent annual report.
Independent Review: We engage an independent financial review or audit as required by law or Board policy for transparency and accuracy.
Restricted Gifts: Donor‑restricted gifts are used solely for their intended purposes.
Compliance: We meet applicable filing and regulatory requirements in our jurisdiction.
Our promise:
We aim to maximize impact, minimize overhead, and communicate openly—so supporters know their generosity is making a faithful, measurable difference.