Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Key Responsibilities: Monitor the financial health of the organization and review financial statements, budgets, and financial planning documents.

Budgeting & Reporting:

Oversee the development of the annual budget and ensure financial reports are accurate and timely.

Present regular financial reports to the board.

Compliance & Controls:

Ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting requirements.

Monitor internal controls and financial risk management practices.

Support Staff/Finance Team:

Work closely with the Finance Director/Manager, if applicable.

Support fundraising and grant management from a financial oversight perspective.

Key Responsibilities:  To lead the board’s efforts in securing financial resources to support the mission of the organization.

Fundraising Strategy:

Develop and oversee the organization’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with staff and the board.

Set fundraising goals and ensure the board is actively engaged in reaching them.

Donor Engagement:

Cultivate relationships with major donors, sponsors, and supporters.

Encourage and support board members in their fundraising and donor stewardship roles.

Campaign Leadership:
Lead or support capital campaigns, annual giving, grant efforts, and special fundraising events.

Work closely with development staff (if present) to align efforts.

Reporting & Monitoring:

Monitor fundraising performance and report progress to the board regularly.

Identify opportunities for growth and diversification of funding sources.

Key Responsibilities:To ensure the board operates effectively, ethically, and in alignment with the organization’s bylaws and best governance practices.

Board Recruitment & Orientation:

Lead the recruitment, nomination, and onboarding of new board members.

Ensure new members receive appropriate orientation and training.

Board Development:

Organize ongoing training and development opportunities for board members.

Facilitate regular evaluations of board performance (individually and collectively).

Policy & Compliance Oversight:

Review and recommend updates to bylaws, policies, and governance procedures.

Ensure adherence to board roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:
To lead the organization’s branding, public relations, and outreach strategies to enhance visibility and public support.

Strategic Oversight:

Develop and guide the organization’s marketing and communications strategy.

Align messaging with mission, values, and fundraising goals.

Brand Management:

Ensure consistent and effective use of brand elements across platforms.

Oversee the development of marketing materials and campaigns.

Media & Public Relations:

Act as a liaison with the media when needed or support staff in doing so.

Help promote events, campaigns, and organizational achievements.

Digital Engagement:

Support the organization’s online presence (social media, website, email newsletters).

Monitor public engagement metrics and suggest improvements.

Legal Oversight:

Advise the board and executive leadership on legal issues affecting the organization.

Review key contracts, agreements, and legal documents as needed.

Risk Management:

Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and legal protections are in place.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with nonprofit laws, employment law, tax law, and other regulations.

Monitor and support filings such as IRS Form 990, charitable registrations, etc.

Policy Review:

Assist with drafting and reviewing policies related to governance, ethics, data protection, whistleblower protections, and conflict of interest.