Volunteer Board Member for The Edmonton Heritage Council
Description of Charity/Foundation:
We connect people with the stories of their city. EHC provides leadership, support, and programs to help Edmontonians research, preserve, interpret, and advocate for their heritage.
Description of Role:
The Edmonton Heritage Council (www.edmontonheritage.ca) is seeking candidates to join its Board of Directors in 2022, to serve for an initial three-year term and up to a maximum of two three-year terms.
The Nominations Committee will review expressions of interest received starting January 15th, 2022, with a final deadline of March 15th, 2022, to submit. Director appointments may be made starting mid-February 2022 and through to EHC’s Annual General Meeting, May 25th, 2022.
EHC’s Strategic Priorities:
– Creating a stronger sense of belonging and connectedness for Edmontonians through heritage;
– Creating more opportunities for heritage participation and engagement in Edmonton’s neighbourhoods and communities;
– Removing barriers for Edmontonians’ participation in heritage activities and programs;
– Supporting and increasing organizational capacity and economic opportunity for individuals working in Edmonton’s heritage sector.
Board of Directors Qualifications and Attributes:
– A passion for the diversity of Edmonton’s heritage, aligned with EHC’s organizational values;
– Engaged, capable, and interested in serving on a public policy board;
– Understand the value of heritage to the present and future life of the city, (ref: Connections & Exchanges: A 10 Year Plan to Transform Arts & Heritage in Edmonton https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/initiatives_innovation/connections-exchanges-overview);
– Specific heritage sector and organization-related expertise can be an asset, but not essential;
– Able to build relationships and advocate for Edmonton’s heritage;
– Committed to attending 9 board meetings a year, a strategic planning day, and participating in at least one board committee – a time commitment estimate of up to 9 hours per month.
The board welcomes applications from all interested candidates. In particular, we are seeking candidates who have previous leadership and board governance experience, particularly on non-profit boards.
EHC actively seeks to have a board reflecting the full diversity of the community. Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking groups including Indigenous peoples, Racially Visible Members, Persons with Disabilities, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender persons.
Candidates are encouraged to review recent EHC Annual Reports at our website.
Contact:
To apply, please send a cover letter or email (maximum 300 words) and resume or CV to dridley@edmontonheritage.ca, Attn: Nominations & Succession Committee.
Treasurer for Edmonton Neighborhood Watch
Description of Organization:
The Vision of the Society is “Safer Communities by Working Together in Crime Prevention”
The Mission is to build safer communities through the provision of crime prevention information and the support of neighbourhood level programs that encourage awareness, education, inclusion and participation. Striving for a world where everyone feels safe in their communities.
Description of Qualifications:
- Accounting Designation (CPA) or BA degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance/accounting role
- Must have knowledge in all facets of financial statements reporting requirements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow
- An understanding of payroll functions and calculations, etc.
- Presenting budgets and reports to the Board
- Familiarity with structure and process of board and/or committee meetings
- An understanding of the effective functioning of a charitable/not-for-profit organization with possibly some experience
- Some knowledge on Alberta Gaming Liquor Commission (AGLC) process for gaming licenses, etc.
- Strong organizational skills, communication skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Must be analytical, detail oriented, and able to problem-solve.
- Be reliable to meet strict monthly deadlines
- Responsible for R.O.E. submission of earnings and deductions
- Understanding the processing of T4’s and T5’s
- Specific Working knowledge of all related financial operating systems: SAGE
- Experience in excel spreadsheets and formulas are required
- Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality
- Decisive, innovative, and flexible with the ability to compromise and strongly service oriented
- A member in Good Standing
- Must pass a Special Enhanced Police Information Check conducted by the Edmonton Police Service
Description of role:
- Manages the finances of the organization, including the board’s review of and action related to, financial responsibilities
- Ensures appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on the financial state of the organization and monitors financial planning
- Keeps full and accurate accounts of all organizational receipts, disbursements and expenditures
- Prepare Monthly Journal Entries and account analysis for month end reporting
- Prepare and submit Quarterly and Annual Forecasts
- Disburses all monies as directed by the Board
- Assists in supporting fundraising activities including Grant proposals
- Administrates fiscal matters of the organization by preparing and monitors overall budgets
- Regularly reports to the Board on key financial events, trends, concerns, and assessment of fiscal health
- Files necessary financial reports, tax reports and audits
- Provides annual budget to the board for members’ approval
- Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures
- Timely delivery of the necessary financial documents for Board Meetings and the AGM
- Notifies Board Members of matters that need approval
- Assists in the selection of an auditor, if needed, and meets with him or her annually
- Provides candid, open and honest feedback and evaluation when appropriate
- Responsibility for formal compliance with laws, articles of incorporation and regulations
- Attends and participates in Board Meetings
- Keep Board informed (on a timely basis) of significant issues that need attention
- Provide guidance and advice to Board on process issues such as establishing and interpreting terms of reference, decision-making and accountability
- Able to show leadership and involve in decision making
General Responsibilities as Board Members
- Be loyal to ENW, always exercising Board powers in the interest of ENW, and not for the interest of the individual Director or others
- Serves on an Executive Committee as assigned based on skill
- Provide candid, open and honest feedback and evaluation when appropriate
- Attend and participate in Board Meetings monthly
- Attend Annual General Meeting annually
- Keep Board informed (on a timely basis) of significant issues that need attention and approval
- Provide guidance and advice to Board on process issues such as establishing and interpreting terms of reference, decision-making and accountability
- General responsibilities and authority include the interpretation of the Bylaws, responsibility for the trusteeship of the wellbeing of the Society
- Able to show leadership and involve in decision making
- Responsibility in assisting with policy development, and ensuring the efficient and sustainable operation of the Society
- Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization
- Prepare actively for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required
- Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work
- Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs
- Avoid any potential conflicts of interest
- Understand and maintain confidentiality
- Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Be informed and understand about ENW’s Mission and Vision, Strategic and Operating plans, policies, and programs.
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity, and maintain accountability and transparency to members, funders, donors, other constituents and the general public
- To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society (“ENW”) so as to support the organization’s mission and needs
- All Board Members are responsible for the finances of ENW.
- Acts in good faith and to undertake due diligence in decision making.
- Participate in developing and approving the annual budget.
- Must attending the ENW Training
- Increase the economic vitality and image of the organization for the community served
- Must participate in annual ENW Strategic Planning and Business Plan sessions
- All Board Members shares the responsibility of financial oversight and accountability.
- Foster the development of a common vision providing a clear direction and priorities and clarifying roles and responsibilities. Articulates a clear and compelling image of what the organization need to exceed with its goals.
Establish, maintain and advance community relations
- Able to attend events on behalf of ENW representing the organization within the community
- Undertake activities within the Community that enhance the visibility of the organization
- Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by ENW mission, objectives and programs
- Avoid involvement in all political campaigns in the name of ENW to personal benefits, unless directed by the Board to question or present an advocacy issue on behalf of the organization to a potential candidate
- Enhancement of the organization’s image
- Successfully carrying out the prime functions of the position description
- Development of strong working relationships with partners, stakeholders, community members, ambassador representatives and volunteers, government representatives, organizations and funding agencies
Contact and terms:
- Directors are elected for a two-year term. Option to extend upon direction of the Terms of Reference/Bylaws of the Board of Directors and based on performance and ratified at the Annual General Meeting of the Members
Interested applicants must send a Cover Letter and Resume at enwsecretary@enwatch.ca
We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview
Treasurer for Calgary Pro Musica
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Calgary Pro Musica is a non-profit, registered charitable organization that encourages and celebrates chamber music. Our concerts feature world-renowned chamber ensembles performing in the beautiful Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in the University of Calgary’s Rozsa Centre. We contribute to our community through meaningful music outreach and learning programs. Calgary Pro Musica has been providing exceptional value to audiences and enriching Calgary’s cultural life for over 40 years.
Calgary Pro Musica has two subscription series: a 5-concert “Masters” Series that engages an exciting line-up of the world’s most accomplished Canadian and international ensembles to perform the greatest chamber music repertoire and a 3-concert “Horizons” Series which celebrates the diversity of chamber music with innovative programs, intriguing artists and a fresh take on the chamber concert experience.
Calgary Pro Musica engages our community in many ways beyond our celebrated concerts. Our Young Artists Development Program discovers, nurtures and promotes young Calgary musicians and many of our alumni are enjoying successful music careers of their own. Our annual Family Concerts have met with critical acclaim and the Talmon Hertz Legacy series of performance classes has given hundreds of Alberta’s promising young artists the opportunity to perform for our visiting artists.
Description of Role:
Calgary Pro Musica is seeking a volunteer for the role Treasurer and member of the Executive of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer is elected by the Board. Directors are elected by the Membership for a three-year term, and may be renewed. The Treasurer reports to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, but works closer with the Artistic Director and Administrator. The Treasure is expected to attend all meetings of the Society, the Board and the Executive Committee and is responsible for all matters dealing with the financial condition of the Society. This includes, but is not limited to preparing financial reports for all meetings, preparing the proposed budget and presenting it to the Board for approval or amendment, prepare and coordinate with auditors for the annual audited financial statements, prepare/review the financial component of the grant submissions, ensure that the expenditures of the Society are maintained within the accepted budget or within such alterations of the budget as the Board may make. Time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month.
Certification or Education Required: CPA preferred.General interest in music and workings of non-profit organizations.
Contact:
Treasurer for Ballet Edmonton
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Ballet Edmonton is a contemporary ballet company led by celebrated Canadian choreographer Wen Wei Wang. We create and present three mainstage contemporary balletic works each season as well as tour nationally. Our season runs from September to May each year, and we employ nine full-time dancers. The Triffo Theatre is our home theatre located inside Allard Hall at MacEwan University. We are a collaborative organization that tells stories through ballet. Our rehearsal process is rooted in classical ballet but is also deeply committed to exploring new movement vocabulary that allows us to tell stories in an engaging, innovative and dynamic way.
Description of Role:
We are looking for a CPA to join our Board as Treasurer or Assitant Treasurer. The Ballet Edmonton Board meets one monthly, eleven times each season. The treasurer would be responsible to assist with monthly financial reporting and revue year-end financials. Time commitment is approximately 5-8 per month, including monthly board meetings. We encourage all board members to come to our Mainstage performances to understand who we are and engage with our company. For a complete description of this posting, please visit our website.
Certification or Education Required: CPA/CA designation required. We are looking for someone who appreciates the role the arts have to play in building the community. Ballet Edmonton is a welcoming, collaborative organization that values the time and insights of our volunteer board.
Contact:
Finance Director for Women’s Health Coalition
Description of Charity/Foundation:
The Women’s Health Coalition (WHC) is a network of women, men, healthcare professionals, business and community leaders. The WHC is creating a movement to speak openly, learn and engage with purpose to address menstrual, reproductive and sexual health through all the ages and stages. The WHC is influenced by women’s lived experiences, informed by healthcare professional expertise and advance our advocacy priorities through evidence based recommendations to government and health system influencers. The WHC registered in 2018 and is currently entirely supported by volunteers. We are expecting that part-time staff may be put in place in 2022.
Description of Role:
Board of Directors: Finance.
A CPA on our Board of Directors would provide a significant advantage to strategic development, financial oversight and partnership development – including potential for establishing a social enterprise to ensure sustainable revenue.
Certification or Education Required:
Certification is less important than familiarity/experience with non-profit governance. The WHC is an advocacy organization – committed to system change. The ideal individual would have an interest in addressing barriers and gaps in women’s health through advocacy
Contract:
Volunteer Director for Senior Secret Service
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Since 1985, Senior Secret Service Mission has been to enhance the quality of life for individuals 60 years or older who are alone or isolated in the community.
Throughout our history we have found a community of individuals and corporations across Alberta that shares our passion, and who continue to anonymously provide personalized Birthday and Christmas gifts for our seniors. These donors and volunteers are the backbone of our organization and truly make our work possible.
We have strong relationships with seniors’ groups, housing facilities, outreach programs and health care providers. They provide us with the names of seniors they have identified who would benefit from this program.
The Christmas Cheer program was the first program founded by Seniors Secret Service. This program was built to give back to isolated seniors in our community by donating personalized gifts to individual seniors from their own personal Secret Santa.
The Birthday Cheer program recognizes isolated seniors on their special day. Seniors receive a handmade birthday card as well as a gift bag filled with toiletry items.
The Emergency Care Program supports seniors, who have arrived in hospitals or long-term care facilities with nothing but the clothes on their backs, by providing them with the basic essentials of life – socks, undergarments, pants and tops.
Description of Role:
• Has oversight over all organizational financial operations, systems, policies and procedures.
• Is responsible for the development of the organization’s fiscal policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all funds and assets are securely held.
• Is responsible for receipt of all invoices and distribution of all cheques related to accounts payable.
• Direct contact for the external payroll service provider
• Prepares monthly account records, including bank reconciliations and monitors income and expenditures.
• Presents financial report of revenue and expenses at monthly board meetings.
• Oversees the development of Senior’s Secret Services annual budget in collaboration with other Board members and the Executive Director.
• Ensures the preparation of all financial returns.
• Oversees annual audits and reviews audit reports. Presents the annual financial and audit report to the board. Presents complete audit report at the Annual General Meeting.
Contact:
Volunteer Director for Alberta Pituitary Patient Society (APPS)
Description of Charity/Foundation:
APPS is a CRA registered charity that was founded in 2016 by a group of Alberta pituitary patients. The APPS Board of Directors provides the APPS with governance as well as the time and effort for strategy and action. Board members may come from the patient and caregiver populations, the health-care community, or other sectors. Funding for APPS activities may come from individual members, fundraising activities, or contributions from the private sector and government.
Description of Role:
The APPS Board of Directors is in need of a member to take on the Treasurer position.
The Treasurer duties include preparing budgets, paying expenses, and providing reports for monthly board meetings, and completing tax returns.
If you have experience with filling this position or are eager to take on a new challenge,
Contact:
Volunteer board member for Pro Coro Canada
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Founded in 1981 by Canadian Michel Marc Gervais, Pro Coro Canada has performed at the Toronto International Choral Festival (1994 and 2002), the 1988 Olympic Arts Festival, and Canadian Voices (2003 landmark series of concerts celebrating 50 years of professional choral singing in Canada and R. Murray Schafer’s 70th year). The choir has commissioned over 50 new works in the last 10 years, the majority by emerging Canadian composers.
The twenty-four voices of Pro Coro Canada have been shaped by some of the finest choral conductors in the world, including Gervais, Anders Eby (Sweden), Søren Hansen (Denmark), Agnes Grossmann (Austria), and Richard Sparks (USA). In early 2012 Michael Zaugg was announced as Pro Coro’s new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor.
Under the direction of Swiss-born Michael Zaugg, the choir is widely recognized as one of this country’s finest. The choir is particularly proud of its composer-in-residence program; its appointment as Faculty in the Choral Art program at the Banff Centre; and critically acclaimed tours of four provinces. Pro Coro Canada believes strongly in community partnerships and over the past few years has collaborated with many community choirs as well as mentoring young choral artists through their Emerging Artist Program. Pro Coro Canada produced the second Edmonton International Choral Festival in 2019.
Description of Role: Be part of the leadership of the nationally recognized, award-winning professional choir Pro Coro Canada!
Do you have professional expertise in Finance, the Culture sector, the Virtual Performance Space and its Legalities or in Risk Management? Are you committed to investing time and energy in governing a not-for-profit organization, and enjoy an open discourse to further a national music treasure?
Pro Coro Canada is looking for community-minded leaders to join its Board of Directors. The ideal candidates will meet six to eight times a year with the entire board and be part of committee meetings held between board meetings. A board orientation session is held after the Annual General Meeting in late Fall.
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Volunteer Fundraising director with Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society (OA) is an unbiased organization providing free patient support services in Alberta. We are a group of compassionate volunteers who share a common goal: achieving the best possible care for all patients. Recognizing that each client has unique needs for their healthcare journey, we provide a range of services to support clients; from guidance on specific healthcare questions (i.e. obtaining records, filing a complaint or informing on services available) to providing goal oriented in-person support.
As an independent, non-profit organization we work with Alberta Health Services and other healthcare organizations to seek the best possible care for patients. One of the key ways we do this is by positively contributing to research and education initiatives to support improvements on the existing system. OA has participated in a number of seminars and studies, where we have provided valuable learnings and recommendations for a better overall system.
Our goal is to help patients advocate for themselves. We look for opportunities to build positive relationships between healthcare professionals and their patients so that patients feel empowered to have productive and effective communications with healthcare professionals that result in the best possible outcome. Ultimately, we hope to equip patients with the ability to independently work with healthcare professionals but are also available to support if required.
Our Vision
We strive to inform and empower individuals seeking support with the ultimate goal of experiencing the best possible health care.
Our Mission
Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society provides free, impartial patient support and resources to Albertans through:
Facilitating clear, productive communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
Empowering patients to ultimately self-advocate by providing educational and informative resources.
Providing patients with navigation of the healthcare system in order to achieve their health care goals.
Assisting healthcare professionals to provide the best possible patient care and to continuously improve the patient experience through recommendations and the sharing of valuable learnings.
Description of Role:
Are you looking for a way to make a difference while using your skills in Fundraising Management to make a measurable difference in people’s lives?
Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society is currently recruiting for a Fundraising Director to join our team! We are a not for profit Alberta organization who advocates by walking beside families and patients to help them navigate their health care journey.
The Fundraising Director duties include:
• Seeking out and pursuing fundraising opportunities with emphasis on government and/or foundation giving. Required to research and identify potential grant funders, writing letters of intent and grant proposals.
• Research government agencies and other bodies that could potentially make grants to the organization.
• Write and present proposals.
• Manage the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations.
• Develop relationships with major donors, identify new potential major donors and nurture relationships.
• Create, implement and manage new fundraising efforts and provide board with an evaluation of the activities. We are looking at a casino in 2022.
• Preparing annual income and expenditure fundraising budgets for approval.
• Record, monitor and report fundraising financial budget.
• Administrative duties: update databases, prepare reports, monitor income and expenditure.
• Manage volunteers for the fundraising projects, with support from the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Source information, statistics, and trends to aid in fundraising efforts.
• Stay apprised of current market trends and use information to improve fundraising activities.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to train and manage new Fundraising Committee volunteers and ensure volunteers possess the appropriate skills and competencies to meet committee objectives.
This position provides the flexibility for an individual to work from home during the hours that are convenient and will stay connected as a Board Member through monthly meetings.
Applicable Interests: Fundraising
Grant writing, Managing teams and projects
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Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) Committee
Description of Organization:
Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) Committee first formed in 1979 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to assist with the settlement of Indochinese refugees fleeing the aftermath of the Vietnam War. A year later, C.A.R.E. became a registered non-profit society. In 1982 it received status as a charitable organization. For over 40 years, C.A.R.E. has provided support to many newcomers in Central Alberta to find their way, feel at home and contribute to their new life as valued members of welcoming communities.
C.A.R.E. has a highly dedicated staff, with a wide variety of qualifications and experience. Many have immigrated to Canada and understand the challenges of trying to settle in a new country. This makes helping other newcomers more than just a job! On a daily basis, activities are managed by an Executive Director supported by a management team. Staff implement the Board’s policies and chosen strategies, supervise programs, services and the financial affairs of the society, and seek partnerships with other immigrant serving agencies. C.A.R.E. provides settlement support to newcomers in Central Alberta, in close partnership with the Immigration and Settlement Service of Catholic Social Services.
C.A.R.E. is governed by a volunteer Board, whose responsibilities include long term planning, oversight of the agency’s management and approval of annual budgets.
Description of Role:
Treasurer of the Board = seeking nominees for our AGM the end of June. Do you want to join us to make a positive difference in the lives of both new and existing Canadians and be a part of this growing and thriving organization in Central Alberta? If you have a strong desire to volunteer your services with a like-minded group of CARE-ing individuals, then this might be the opportunity for you.
Alignment with the Vision and Mission of C.A.R.E.
Our Mission
“Through partnerships, programs and services, C.A.R.E. supports successful newcomer integration.”
Our Vision
“Newcomers feel valued as contributing members of an inclusive Central Alberta.”
Contact:
Shari Hanson sharicares15@gmail.com
Volunteer Treasurer for BEAM
Description of Organization:
BEAM Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of kids & youth in Calgary, Alberta. Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable wellness programs to children and youth who are sick, recovering, have special needs, or who come from low-income backgrounds.
Description of Role:
Call for Volunteer! We are seeking to fill our foundation’s treasurer position on the board of directors. This position requires an interest in accounting/financial matters and knowledge of or willingness to learn.
The Treasurer duties include preparing budgets for BEAM Foundation and accountability for financial reports at the Board of Director meetings. We are a registered CRA charity and would require accounting responsibilities for reporting and regulatory requirements.
Contact:
Thu Pystynen hello@beamfoundation.ca
Volunteer For Empowered Futures
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Empowered Futures a non-profit organization, and charity addressing the increasing rate of mental health issues in emerging adults (18-29 years of age) struggling to transition from adolescence to adulthood. We provide access to resources that will build their capability to be mentally well through virtually accessible formal mentorships, life skills workshops, and resources.
Description of Role:
Tasks include:
1. Review preliminary cash flow projections
2. Account for donations
3. 2020 tax return
Interest in Mentorship, career development, charitable services, non-profit
Certification or Education Required:
Designation is preferred
Contact:
Talia Bobenic at taliabobenic1@gmail.com
Finance Committee Volunteer wth the Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society
Description of Charity/Foundation:
The Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society works with youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have been charged with a criminal offence. We are part of the extra judicial sanctions program provided through the province. We utilize a restorative justice circle process involving the youth, their primary supports, such as families or guardians and the victims or harmed persons should they choose to attend a circle. In this process youth learn to accept responsibility for their actions and through discussion arrive at sanctions ( assignments or actions) that the youth must complete to conclude their case. If they are successful, then their charges will be dropped or withdrawn.
Description of Role:
Finance Committee Volunteer
The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors and is chaired by the Board Treasurer The committee is responsible for reviewing financial matters, statements, etc and reports this to the Board. The committee also provides guidance to the Board on financial matters and will work closely with the Human Resources Committee.
Committee members are expected to attend committee meetings regularly. Committee members will be required to complete a police information check and a child intervention check.
Certification or Education Required:
CPA designation is an asset. The volunteer should have the following skills:
-ability to understand and clearly explain financial concerns
-experience in creating budgets
general knowledge of financial operations for non profit organizations
-interest in helping youth; restorative justice; working with non profits; contributing to building a better community.
Contact Operation manager
Your Name: Operations Manager at office@edmontonyouthjustice.com
Volunteer Board of director for Multicultural Family Resource Society
Description of Charity/Foundation:
Multicultural Family Resource Society (MFRS) was built by and for immigrant and refugee families who dared to dream of an inclusive, equitable, and intercultural Edmonton. We work as a collaborative, intercultural community to address the poverty and exclusion many newcomers face. As a community we lead in parent and youth programming that nurtures a culture of belonging and wellbeing. Our programs and services are participant driven, culturally responsive, empowering and relational.They are described in our 2019 Annual Report at https://mfrsedmonton.org/annual-reports.
Description of Role:
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring the mission and objectives of MFRS are achieved. It oversees the management of the Society’s affairs. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held a minimum of four times a year. Committee meeting schedules are determined by its members. The Board shall hold office and committee memberships for a term of two years with the opportunity for renewal. Board and Committee members are supported with opportunities for relevant training.
Specifically, over the next two years, the MFRS board is working towards becoming more strategic to support better community impacts. We want to: support a culture of learning and innovating, increase knowledge translation of the work we are doing, and create developmental evaluation to help us measure our impact. If you have a skillset that can contribute to this direction, we really encourage you to apply!
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall:
Assure the vision and objectives of MFRS are realized and abide by the Bylaws
Develop policies and procedures for the governance, management, and operation of the Society
Serve on at least one standing committee: governance, internal or external
Facilitate the development of a strategic plan
Review and adopt the annual budget
Actively participate in fundraising activities such as the Casino
Recommend annually to the Society’s members the appointment of an Accountant/Auditor
Oversee the hiring and supervision of the Executive Director(s)
Attend all Board meetings, but if unable to do so will advise the Chair in advance of the meeting
Make serious commitment to participate actively in committee work
Stay informed about Board/committee matters, prepare well for meetings, and review and comment on minutes and reports
Stay informed on MFRS’s financial and legal obligations on a regular basis
Be respectful of confidential matters in accordance with Code of Conduct
Participate in annual evaluation of Board and Committee effectiveness
Support Board’s final decisions
Support MFRS by making an annual contribution of personal significance
Time Commitment:
Bimonthly Board meeting for 2 hours (5 meetings with July and August off)
Standing committee work 4 to 5 hours a month
Strategic Planning for 4 to 8 hours a year
Annual Program Visit for 2 to 4 hours a year
Annual Multicultural Event for 4 to 5 hours in October
Board Professional Development 3 to 4 hours a year
Remuneration and Liability
Directors of the board do not receive any payment for their time, except for reimbursement for expenses related to their duties (i.e. parking, payment for meals etc.).
Through insurance (Directors and Officers Insurance Policy), MFRS promises to cover potential losses from any kind of civil, criminal or administrative legal action against the Board, as long as the board directors acted in the best interests of MFRS. Board directors cannot be held liable for any loss unless they engaged in acts of fraud, dishonesty or bad faith.
Contact:
If you are interested in MFRS with our board strategic direction over the next two years, we encourage you to email your resume to bdrecruitment@mfrsedmonton.org
Volunteer Board Member for Canadian Club of Calgary
Description of Charity/Foundation:
The Canadian Club of Calgary will celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2017. Along with its affiliates across Canada, the Canadian Club of Calgary is a non-profit organization that provides a space for conversation and reflection about Canada in Calgary. The Club is involved with Canadian Citizenship, Flag Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies in Calgary, and hosts high profile speakers on topics of local and national importance. For more information about the Club, visit us online at: www.canadianclubcalgary.ca.
Description of Role:
We are currently looking for an individual to fill a gap on our Board of Directors Considering a New Board Opportunity? The Canadian Club of Calgary is currently recruiting for a prospective board member who is willing serve as the Treasurer –Board Member.
What is required from you?
As a member of the board you are responsible for the effective governance& operations of the organization. You need to be prepared for each meeting by reading the materials and by participating in the conversations and decisions.Canadian Club of Calgary Board Members are responsible for the financial management strategic direction and vision of the organization. The Treasurer monitors the ongoing financial viability and stability of the Organization and reports to the board on a regular basis.
The treasurer will oversee financial matters in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing documents and legal requirements, and report to the board of directors at regular intervals regarding the financial health of the organization.
Duties:
•Bookkeeping
•General financial oversight
•Funding, fundraising and sales
•Participating in the financial planning and budgeting process
•Financial reporting•to be willing to assist with other committees as required; and
•other appropriate duties at the request of the President.
Certification or Education:
Requirements
•8-10 hours monthly commitment, Commitment to the objects and work of the organization
•Must be member of the Club’s Board of Directors
•Exemplary communication skills
•Strong leadership skills
•Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
•Sufficient work and/or volunteer experience in the accounting or finance field is an asset
•Experience in accounting or finance preferred (degree or designation would be an asset but is not required)
•Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work with a high level of autonomy
•Previous Board experience not necessary but preferred
•The Canadian Club’s committed to a culture of inclusiveness, equality, and diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, heritage and physical and mental abilities
Applicable Interests:
This is a volunteer position that will help you:
•Gain a sense of belonging and accomplishment
•Expand your network
•Set a positive example as a community leader
•Impact the broader Calgary community
•Contribute to a cause you care
YOU SHOULD JOIN THE CANADIAN CLUB IF…
•You care about Canada.
•You are interested in our country and its future.
•You want to be better informed about issues that affect Canada.
•You believe that informed citizens are important to the future of this country.
•You value and enjoy the opportunity to meet other committed Canadians.
•You are concerned with the values and processes that guide our nation.
Resumes should be sent to: president@canadianclubcalgary.ca