Animal Rescue Treasurer

Description of Charity/Foundation:
Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue is a mainly volunteer run and registered non-profit organization in Grande Prairie, AB. Our focus is to help injured, homeless, abandoned, or otherwise in need animals find permanent and loving homes. We focus on dogs and cats from our community as well as northern Alberta and surrounding areas.

We receive rely entirely on the generosity of public donations and fundraising efforts. Most of our animals are in foster care but we do have a safe haven facility that has restricted public access for the health and safety of our animals. 

We strive to help as many animals as possible and better the community in the process by encouraging positive interactions between humans and animals and promoting responsible ownership including spay/neuter, vaccinating and microchipping.

 

Description of Role:
With the addition of our new facility in May 2019 came the addition of staff, including a Financial Coordinator who handles all our bookkeeping. In the past, our bookkeeper and treasurer have been the same person, however we now want to divide these duties to ensure we are compliant. The Treasurer will work closely with the bookkeeper for oversight and reporting to the Board.

The Treasurer:

  • is a member of the Board, elected by the Board and provides regular reports of finances at regular board meetings in collaboration with the Financial Coordinator
  • chairs the Finance Committee and supports the budgeting process
  • provides leadership for the Finance Committee including calling & attending regular meetings
  • collaborates with the Financial Coordinator in the review and presentation of the annual financial statements

 

Certification/Education Required:
Knowledge and experience in non-profit sector including budgeting, reporting, and grant writing is an asset.  

 

Duration:
1 Year +

 

Contact:
Charity/Foundation Website: www.bandagedpaws.org
Email: admin@bandagedpaws.org

Phone: 780-380-7927
Contact: Financial Coordinator – Danika Kalmbach