Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is seeking community-minded individuals wishing to volunteer their time as Board of Directors Members or to assist at our promotional or fundraising events as Volunteer Members.
Oversee the development of high-level financial policies and their review by the
board
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and its presentation to the board
for review
• Ensure that the appropriate monthly or quarterly financial statements are
reviewed by the board
• Ensure that the board regularly monitors the organization’s financial
performance and alerts it to any important discrepancies between planned and
actual figures
• Ensure that the organization maintains the appropriate financial books and
records and that these are accurate and up to date
• Ensure that government tax filings and remittances are submitted on a timely
basis
• Ensure that payroll and other liabilities are settled in a timely manner
• Serve as a co-signer of cheques with at least one another signing officer
• Ensure that excess funds and reserves are properly held and invested
• Verify that donations are handled appropriately and that grants, and service
delivery contracts are accounted for in accordance with the requirements of
funders
• Meet with the external auditor annually 3, or more often if needed, to identify
any financial control and record keeping problems or deficiencies and oversee
action by the Executive Director and financial officer to address them
• Recommend to the board the need for a review or renewal of the auditing
services provided
• Assists the Executive Director and board chair with the development and
presentation of the annual report
• Present or co-present the organization’s financial report and recommend
appointment or reappointment of auditor at the Annual General Meeting
• Helps, along with the Executive Director, keep the board informed of important
financial events, trends, and issues relevant to the organization
The board will continuously monitor the organization’s programs and activities to be sure they are aligned with the mission to achieve short-term goals and long-term purpose. They will exercise fiduciary responsibility to obtain and appropriately use resources required to carry out the organization’s mission.
Occasional research into related issues.
- We are looking for a motivated person that shares their experience and expertise in a positive and constructive manner.
- Join our Board of Directors to provide input on decision making.
- We are an advisory Board and meet for 1 hour once per quarter.
Board of Directors Description - Director
Function
Board members are responsible for determining and implementing governance policies and procedures to achieve the mission and mandate of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Role and Responsibilities
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Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs;
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Be informed about agency policies and programs in order to support adherence to the National Standards as set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada;
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Possess knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy;
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Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work;
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Understand and maintain confidentiality;
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Avoid any potential conflicts of interest;
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Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements;
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Assist in fostering positive relationships among the Board, staff and community to support fulfillment of organizational mandate.
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Serve as an ambassador for the organization;
General Duties
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Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them;
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Attend meetings regularly;
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Be an active participant on at least one board committee;
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Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization;
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Participate in the review of the Board’s structure, approve changes, and assist in bylaw amendments;
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Participate in the recruitment of new board members and staff;
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Support and participate in the evaluation of the board;
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Get to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus;
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Assist in the recruitment of new volunteers for all positions in the agency;
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Participate in fundraising for the organization and any events related thereto;
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Participate in orientation, educational and strategic planning sessions;
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Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs including review and approval of annual budgets;
Volunteer Tax Preparers will help people in Grey Bruce to file their taxes.
Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides volunteers in locations all across Grey and Bruce County. Volunteers will be need to be matched (and affiliated) with a local CVITP community organization.
Please find the locations for local Grey Bruce CVITP community organizations here: https://brucegrey.cioc.ca/record/GRE0364?Number=0
Volunteers may have different roles as Tax Preparers depending on their level of skill and/or interest. Volunteer tax preparer may volunteer at in-person or virtual clinics; or file individually online. In some cases, individuals can work from their homes with a Coordinator who drops off and pickups paperwork for filing.
For a detailed description of the job description go here: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/cvitp-taxes-volunteers.html
Or you can speak directly with a local Grey Bruce CVITP community organization to learn more about the work. Each
The Events and Fundraising Director will initiate and manage the Club's events.
Essential Elements:
- Plan, organize and run events inlcuding AGM & Christmas Potlock, End 2 End weekend, trivia nights, Travel adventures, Christmas tree sales, galas, garage sales and online auctions etc
- Liase with the Volunteer Coordinator to build your team and organize volunteer appreciation events
- Liase with the Communications Team to publicize events
- Work with Club Treasurer to report results to the Board
- Connect with the BTC fundraising team and it's peers at sister clubs to exchange ideas/learn best practices
Other:
- Review the Volunteer Orientation Handbook including the Volunteer Pledge, sign BTC Confidentiality Agreement
- Take advantage of the Fundraising Toolkit, avaialble on BTC website
It is helpful to have:
- Some experience in event planning and/or fundraising
- People, organizational, computer and communication skills