Governance

Oversight and stewardship for a durable nonprofit launch.

Mills Global uses board oversight, officer responsibility, documented policies, and compliance routines to support funder confidence, partner trust, and responsible program growth.

Duty of Care

The board provides informed oversight, reviews organizational priorities, approves budgets, and supports mission-aligned decision-making.

Duty of Loyalty

Leadership is expected to avoid conflicts, disclose potential conflicts, and support decisions that serve the nonprofit's public-benefit mission.

Duty of Obedience

Mills Global operates within its mission, IRS requirements, Florida nonprofit rules, bylaws, and approved policies.

Governance Practices

These practices are intended to support compliance, continuity, and grant readiness as the 2026 program model develops.

Conflict-of-Interest Awareness

Mills Global is committed to identifying, disclosing, and appropriately managing conflicts of interest in organizational decisions.

Document Retention

Corporate records, financial records, partner agreements, program files, and key communications will be maintained for accountability.

Financial Controls

The organization is building separation-of-duties practices, spending approvals, receipt documentation, and regular financial reporting.

Program Oversight

Program activities will be reviewed for mission alignment, measurable outcomes, public benefit, and responsible use of resources.

Transparency

Mills Global will maintain clear public information about its status, mission, leadership commitments, and program direction.

Annual Compliance

Annual filings, conflict-of-interest renewals, board minutes, and program documentation support long-term grant readiness.

Recommended Committee Structure

As the organization grows, Mills Global can use focused board committees to keep governance, funding, and program oversight organized.

Finance & Audit

Budget review, monthly financial oversight, Form 990 preparation, and internal controls.

Programs & Impact

Program design, mission alignment, participant feedback, and impact measurement.

Development & Partnerships

Grant pipeline, sponsorships, donor stewardship, partner outreach, and MOUs.

Governance & Compliance

Conflict-of-interest compliance, board training, policies, annual filings, and corporate records.