Volunteer Posting 1819

Treasurer
Halifax Sexual Health Centre
Work From Home - Nova Scotia
less than 2 hours per week
closes in 41 days (Fri, 31 Jan 2025)

The Halifax Sexual Health Centre (HSHC) is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors which is responsible for determining HSHC’s purpose and mission as well as: reviewing and approving HSHC’s strategic planning, ethical values and structure; selecting and maintaining an effective Board; appointing and overseeing our Executive Director, overseeing HSHC’s operations, and overseeing HSHC’s communications with its members and external stakeholders.

 

The volunteer Board of Directors for the Halifax Sexual Health Centre (HSHC) is currently recruiting for the role of TREASURER. Ideally, this individual understands financial accounting for nonprofit organizations (CPA preferred) and is committed to and interested in:

  • Maintaining a leadership role on the Board’s finance committee
  • Providing occasional support for HSHC’s bookkeeping and office administration staff
  • Helping prepare and present monthly financial reports to the Board and presenting the audited financial statements at the AGM
  • Assisting HSHC staff/board with identification and implementation of best-practices for financial
    record keeping and reporting
  • Participating in the preparation of the annual budget 

General Member Qualities and Attributes

HSHC aims to provide accessible and client-centered services and we pride ourselves on building an organization that celebrates freedom of choice, diversity, and open mindedness. Prospective board members should fully support the vision and mission of the HSHC and will also be willing to:

  • Act with integrity and courage
  • Strengthen discussions and decision making with informed judgment, perspective, and analytical thinking
  • Communicate and present their options effectively and constructively
  • Listen attentively and respectfully, ask questions, and be willing to learn
  • Be dependable, flexible, and strategically agile

General Member Participation Responsibilities:

  • Virtual attendance at meetings: The HSHC Board of Directors meets approx. once per month for approximately 1 hour virtually
  • Participation in orientation, educational and planning sessions: Minimal time requirement (perhaps once or twice per year)
  • Working with HSHC staff and volunteers: Our strategic planning initiatives outline many opportunities for our HSHC Directors to engage with our Executive Director and other HSHC stakeholders throughout the year.
  • Attendance at events: We encourage our Directors to attend our key fundraising and engagement events.
  • Fundraising expectations: In addition to committing a minimum annual contribution to HSHC of $25.00 to support the HSHC Society Membership, all Directors will be expected to participate in fundraising activities and initiatives. This can involve financial contribution, event promotion and stewardship, ticket sales, assisting with sourcing sponsors and donors, or helping with event/initiative coordination.

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