Financial Planning and Management
● Develop, implement, and manage the organization’s annual budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet programmatic and operational goals.
● Prepare regular financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and budget vs. actual reports, for internal leadership and the Board of Directors.
● Lead the organization’s long-term financial planning and forecasting, helping to ensure financial sustainability and resource alignment with the nonprofit’s strategic priorities.
● Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organization’s financial stability, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
● Provide guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Executive Director regarding financial strategies and risk management.

Accounting and Financial Compliance
● Oversee the nonprofit’s accounting processes, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit financial standards.
● Supervise day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
● Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations, tax laws, and nonprofit sector guidelines.
● Coordinate and manage the annual audit process, ensuring timely completion and compliance with auditing standards.
● File required tax documents and regulatory reports, ensuring timely and accurate submission.

Fundraising and Grant Financial Support
● Work closely with the development team to track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and reporting
requirements.
● Provide financial analysis for grant proposals and reports, collaborating with program staff to assess and manage grant budgets.
● Ensure financial sustainability by identifying new funding sources and revenue opportunities, advising on fundraising strategies that align with financial capacity.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
● Provide ongoing analysis and financial insight to the leadership team and Board to inform decision-making, including financial trends, program performance, and
operational costs.
● Conduct financial modeling and scenario planning to support organizational growth, capital needs,and program expansions.
● Provide clear, understandable financial reports to non-financial stakeholders, ensuring that financial data is accessible and actionable.

Team Leadership and Development
● Supervise and mentor the finance team (if applicable), fostering a positive work environment and providing professional development opportunities.
● Build the capacity of staff in financial literacy and best practices for financial management in a nonprofit setting.
● Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes, improve financial operations, and enhance organizational efficiency.

Board and Stakeholder Engagement
● Support the Board of Directors in its financial oversight role by providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis.
● Assist the Board and senior leadership in developing financial policies, strategic financial goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
● Present financial information at Board meetings, ensuring transparency and fostering trust among donors, funders, and other external stakeholders.

Treasury and Cash Management
● Oversee all banking relationships, including account management, signing authorities, and financial institution coordination.
● Ensure proper management of organizational cash flow, liquidity, and reserves to support ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.
● Develop and implement treasury policies, including cash handling, investment, and reserve management policies.
● Monitor and safeguard organizational assets by ensuring appropriate internal controls, fraud prevention measures, and financial security protocols are in place.
● Oversee the management of incoming and outgoing funds, ensuring proper authorization, documentation, and transparency.
● Provide recommendations to the Board on investment strategies, reserve allocations, and financial risk mitigations.
● Ensure timely bank reconciliations and review of all financial accounts for accuracy and accountability.
● Maintain oversight of any organizational credit facilities, lines of credit, or financial obligations.

Program and Service Delivery Oversight
● Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of all services provided by the nonprofit, ensuring they meet the needs of the target populations.
● Ensure that services are delivered in a timely, efficient, and compassionate manner, adhering to the nonprofit’s mission, policies, and standards of practice.
● Monitor the quality of service delivery, ensuring that programs are effective and meet the intended outcomes for participants.
● Coordinate across departments to ensure services are integrated, comprehensive, and aligned with the overall mission of the organization.
● Identify service gaps and work with leadership to develop new programs and services to address community needs.

Volunteer Leadership and Supervision
● Supervise, support, and develop a team of service coordinators, case managers, and direct service staff.
● Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality services.
● Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and support for staff development.
● Foster a team-oriented, collaborative, and positive work culture focused on achieving organizational goals and ensuring the well-being of service recipients.

Client and Community Engagement
● Build and maintain strong relationships with the communities and individuals we serve, ensuring that services are responsive to their needs and preferences.
● Advocate for clients and communities, ensuring that their voices are heard and that services are culturally appropriate, accessible, and inclusive.
● Develop and maintain partnerships with other organizations, service providers, and community stakeholders to enhance the delivery and coordination of services.
● Act as a liaison between the nonprofit and external stakeholders, including clients, funders, government agencies, and community leaders.

Program Evaluation and Impact Measurement
● Develop and implement systems to track and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of services, ensuring continuous improvement.
● Use data and feedback to assess the quality and outcomes of services, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
● Provide regular reports on service delivery and outcomes to the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
● Conduct needs assessments and stay informed about community trends to ensure services remain relevant and impactful.

Financial and Resource Management
● Develop and manage budgets for services, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainability.
● Ensure that services operate within budget parameters while maximizing the impact of available resources.
● Work closely with the fundraising and development teams to secure funding for services and ensure that grants and donations are used effectively to support program delivery.

Compliance and Best Practices
● Ensure that services comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
● Implement best practices for service delivery, including client confidentiality, data management, and ethical standards.
● Stay informed about relevant legal, regulatory, and policy changes that affect service delivery and ensure that the organization remains in compliance.

• Share Your Story: Provide an engaging overview of your career journey
• Explain Your Path: Discuss the steps you took, challenges you faced, and key moments that shaped your career
• Encourage Interaction: Invite student questions and foster reflective discussions
• Offer Practical Insights: Share advice and lessons learned to help students navigate their own career exploration

• Promoting our programs and workshops on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)
• Creating and distributing marketing copy to advertise our projects
• Writing blog posts about our inititatives and events 
• Ultimately, you will help us reach our target audience by delivering both useful and appealing online information regarding our events, workshops and programs.
• Identify community needs and recomend new topics

Requirements:

• A student involved in the above areas of study, seeking to get hands on experience

   Or:

• Anyone with experience and a willingness to get involved with community work.

The links below will provide more information on our organization:

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D

If you have a special volunteer interest, please specify

The links below will provide more information on our organization:

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D

If you're a youth aged 14-19, this could be for you! 

Our social media is one of our primary communication platforms, and we’re looking for youth interested in helping us to grow it with fun, relevant, and informational content about food and sustainability! You will be able to co-lead our Instagram page (@youthinfoodsystems) by conducting research, creating posts, and (optional) interacting with our audience.

Time commitment: 6 month minimum, 2+ post designs / month on a self-selected schedule

All volunteers will join our Discord server and have opportunities to attend virtual team meetings and workshops.

We are a not for profit registered charity organization. Directors participate in monthly meetings including administrative duties, fundraising initiatives, public events and approval of successful crime stoppers tips. 

As per our By-Laws, employed Police and Government employees are not eligible to sit on the Board.

We are seeking a candidate who can communicate and write with the brand in mind, as well as plan publicity campaigns and public relations activities

The ideal candidate will have an education or experience in communications, writing, PR, journalism, social media, marketing, or business administration.

HIGHLIGHTS include *website content updating* social media: Brochures & Flyers* create and co-edit with graphic designer* create and pre-program daily / monthly posts* monitor and maintain all social media platforms* Liaison with media, set up interviews* post events on media websites, Carion Fenn Network, Facebook & Eventbrite.

Candidate must have education or pursuing Graphic Design, or experience.  Skilled in and access to computer applications such as: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Photoshop, Acrobat Pros, InDesign.

HIGHLIGHTS include

• Create and update existing templates including letterheads, newsletters, brochures, flyers, banners, factsheets, signage and banners consistent with brand guidelines. digital communications 
• Work with the Communications team and President & CEO for branding content creation.

The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.

• ​​​Developing fundraising programs 

• ​Recruiting sponsors and volunteers to assist with fundraising activities. 

• ​Maintaining relationships with current donors 

• ​Planning and overseeing campaigns and events to raise money and other kinds of donations 

• ​Work closely with Social Media Coordinator to advertise and promote fundraising events, along with summary of events after events are complete (including funds raised) 

• ​Building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities 

• ​Accountable for ensuring funds raised from events are submitted to TAGS administration in a timely manner. 

• ​Provide Volunteer Coordinator with regular volunteer status updates should a volunteer under your functional area resign 

• ​Updating SharePoint docs on a regular basis​​ 

Become a Volunteer today!

At Extendicare, we’re so thankful to have dedicated volunteers working in our retirement communities. Whether our volunteers are supporting recreation activities, helping out at a special event, or offering companionship to a resident, these acts of volunteerism and kindness make a big difference in the lives of the people who call Extendicare home. Inquire today about how you can get involved.

• Assist with recreation activities & events
• Support with meals & dining experience
• Participate in organized programs & clubs
• Develop relationships & visit with seniors
• 1-2 hours per week or spend a day with the rec staff 

Designing social media content for our platform that are engaging with current trends and opportunities to increase brand exposure for our company.

• Collaborate in teams and or with other staff members and volunteers.
• Propose ideas to improve DFCC's social media platforms.
• Provide support for designing flyers, and posters while being informed of trending topics.
• Create and plan the contents of the volunteer and or youth monthly newsletter. It can incorporate feature articles, updates and highlights of DFCC's activities and achievements. 
• Create weekly quotes either inspirational or informative to engage followers.
• Writing blog posts about our initiatives and events 
• Identify community needs and recommend new topics