Who is this for?
This content is designed for participants in Anti Entropy's SparkWell fiscal sponsorship program. While some context will be specific to SparkWell and may need more context, we've made these resources public because they may, nevertheless, be useful to others who may be founding or building an organization.
This document is designed to confirm that Anti Entropy's policies meet all applicable Coefficient Giving minimum standards for organizational policies.
Requirements That Do Not Apply
- Requirement (4) - Event/Venue Code of Conduct: NOT APPLICABLE - Anti Entropy does not run events with 10+ attendees or operate venues/coworking spaces regularly used by people outside the organization
- Note: fiscally sponsored SparkWell Project that runs events with 10+ attendees or operates venues/coworking spaces regularly used by people outside the organization will be required to have their own Event/Venue Code of Conduct policy.
- Requirement (5) - Safeguarding Minors: NOT APPLICABLE - Anti Entropy does not engage in activities with minors
Requirement (1): Sexual Misconduct Policy ✓
Primary Policy: Anti-Harassment & Bullying Policy + Grievance Policy + Misconduct & Discipline Policy
| Requirement | Status | Where Covered |
|---|---|---|
| (1a) Defines sexual misconduct with examples | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 2 |
| (1b) Prohibits sexual misconduct | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 2 |
| (1c) Clear complaints process | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 6; Grievance Policy |
| (1d) Guidance for reporting about leadership/board without revealing identity | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 6.1.5 |
| (1e) Forbids retaliation | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 10; Grievance Policy, Section 5.4 |
| (1f) Commits to prompt, impartial, fair adjudication | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 7; Grievance Policy |
| (1g) Addresses non-employee sexual misconduct | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 1.3 |
| (1h) Requires bringing complaints against leadership/board to board's attention | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 7.4 |
| (1i) Complies with applicable laws | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 1.6 |
| (1j) Accessible and regularly communicated to staff | ✓ | Anti-Harassment Policy, Section 13.2 |
Requirement (2): Work-Relevant Romantic Relationships Policy ✓
Primary Policy: Conflicts of Interest Policy (with new Section 6.4)
| Requirement | Status | Where Covered |
|---|---|---|
| (2a) Managers must disclose relationships within reporting line | ✓ | COI Policy, Section 6.4.2 |
| (2b) All employees must disclose relationships creating COIs | ✓ | COI Policy, Section 6.4.3 |
| (2b-i) Specific example: hiring/internship relationships | ✓ | COI Policy, Section 6.4.3.2.2 (Hiring contexts) |
| (2b-ii) Specific example: grantmaker/grantee relationships | ✓ | COI Policy, Section 6.4.3.2.2 (Grantmaking contexts) |
| (2b-iii) Specific example: financial transaction relationships | ✓ | COI Policy, Section 6.4.3.2.2 (Financial transactions) |
| (2c) Organization required to address COIs from relationships | ✓ | *COI Policy, Section 6.4.4 |
| (2d) Clear guidance on whom to contact with questions | ✓ | COI Policy, Section 6.4.5 |
Requirement (3): Board Code of Conduct ✓
Primary Policy: Board Code of Conduct (new standalone policy)
| Requirement | Status | Where Covered |
|---|---|---|
| (3a) Board members commit to refrain from sexual misconduct | ✓ | Board Code of Conduct, Section 2 |
| (3b) Board members disclose relationships with employees/board members | ✓ | Board Code of Conduct, Section 3.1 |
| (3c) Board members disclose relationships with external stakeholders | ✓ | Board Code of Conduct, Section 3.1 |
| (3d) Board must take COI mitigation measures | ✓ | Board Code of Conduct, Section 4 |