To help create an annual fundraising plan that will benefit The House

To increase sponsorship opportunities

To review and evaluate the plan annually

To generate new ideas for fundraising initiatives

To evaluate fundraising initiatives that involve monetary support for The House

To recruit and present a full slate of candidates for the Board of Directors prior to the Annual General Meeting

To ensure that new Board Members are provided with an orientation

To develop an ongoing list of applicants for board and committee service based on an assessment of the types of skills and representation needed

To evaluate, upgrade and educate directors on service with a volunteer board on an as-needed basis

To review the structure of standing committees to the board and to make recommendations on assignments for committees and their chairpersons to the Board Chair, as well as to assist the Board Chair in ensuring the effectiveness of committee structure by the first meeting following the Annual General Meeting

To plan and execute all arrangements for the Annual General Meeting

To conduct an annual review of by-laws and make recommendations to the Board by December of each year

To develop an annual budget, prior to the commencement of the fiscal year, to be approved by the Board of Directors

To present a monthly financial statement to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors

To ensure an Audited Financial Statement is prepared and approved by Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting

To review insurance coverage for The House annually

To ensure the annual Charity Return is completed and filed with the Canada Revenue Agency

To plan, implement and evaluate an annual strategic communications plan that outlines goals, key messages, targets and various initiatives designed to increase the visibility and recognition of The House

To examine other volunteer recruitment, recognition and retention initiatives in the community

To monitor, evaluate and modify the communications plan as the opportunities arise throughout the year

To recommend to the board any changes in policy or establishment of new policies pertaining to the delivery of programs

To identify and analyze issues that impact the delivery of programs

To ensure that The house is compliant with all applicable standards

To educate The House regarding current issues, and to best determine how to disseminate information to volunteers and/or clients

To generate new programming ideas, the related document needs, and determine how the needs can be addressed by the Board of Directors. In addition, to provide input and knowledge regarding available funding, grants, or groups who could be of assistance

To review and evaluate the programs and services provided by The House

To develop ongoing methods of program evaluation

To monitor the recruitment needs of the agency for its various programs and offer suggestions and solutions in regard to attracting new people

To provide recommendations to the Staff and Board of Directors on new technology purchases

To develop a technological roadmap of the needs for The House

To ensure proper maintenance of currently owned hardware

To provide training and support to staff on an as-needed basis