Legal
Conflict of Interest Policy
Last updated: October 18, 2026
Brave Generation Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. Directors, officers, and key decision-makers must put the organization’s charitable mission ahead of personal financial interests. This policy explains how conflicts are disclosed and managed.
Purpose
This policy helps protect the integrity of board and leadership decisions, donor trust, and compliance with U.S. nonprofit expectations. It works alongside our Accountability page and Complaints & Whistleblower channel.
What counts as a conflict of interest?
A conflict may exist when a person in a decision-making role (or their close family) has:
- A financial interest in a vendor, contractor, or partner under consideration
- A dual role that could bias grant, hiring, or partnership decisions
- An opportunity for personal benefit from Brave Generation’s confidential information
- A relationship that could reasonably appear to compromise impartiality
Having a potential conflict is not automatically wrong. Failing to disclose it can be.
Duty to disclose
Covered individuals should disclose actual or potential conflicts promptly to the Board Chair or Executive leadership, and annually when requested. When in doubt, disclose.
How conflicts are handled
- The interest is disclosed and documented
- The interested person recuses from related discussion and voting as appropriate
- Disinterested decision-makers determine whether the arrangement is fair and in the organization’s best interest
- Approved arrangements are recorded in board or committee minutes when required
Records
Disclosures and related decisions are retained with organizational records as described in our Data Retention policy.
