We are currently looking for 2 individuals to join our team. The Program Manager will be leading the charge to show Love to our families and help build meaningful relationships with them. The Treasurer will be leading our team in all things financial.
Learn more about these positions below and fill out the Interest Form to chat with our team.
Program Manager
The Program Manager position with Brave like Ellie is a Board Member volunteer role. The time commitment varies, but averages about 5 - 10 hours a week, and between 20 - 40 hours a month. This position is responsible for organizing programs and activities for our organization related to providing Brave Boxes to the families we serve.
The primary focus of this role is caring for the families that we serve with Brave Boxes, and anything that supports that goal. The Program Manager will be tasked with developing and managing programs to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals. This position will be in charge of developing budgets with the finance team to support our program.
The program manager will coordinate efforts between different projects and lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. Program managers are highly skilled professionals who help organizations stay on schedule, on spec, and ultimately on an upward trajectory of success and growth.
Each board member serves in these ways:
Governance (only when a quorum present; group work)
Volunteer (individual contributions)
Participant (attend organization events to meet, speak, listen)
Implementer (fulfill board policy when staff are unable)
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Managing Brave Family relationships
Reporting on Status of Programming efforts
Supporting VP for events with Brave Box displays, reporting on BBB updates, and as needed
Work alongside Vice President to support fundraising efforts
Manage tracking of Brave Box distribution, family contact and relationship info, including family preferences
Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
Analyzing program risks.
Be available to serve on the Finance Committee if assigned by the President
Serve on the nominating committee
The Nominations Committee shall consist of executive officers, all board members, and anyone serving as a volunteer or committee member.
Treasurer Role
The Treasurer position with Brave like Ellie is a Board Member volunteer role. The time commitment varies, but averages about 5 - 10 hours a week, and between 20 - 40 hours a month. This position is responsible for managing budgets and finances for our organization related to providing Brave Boxes to the families we serve..
The primary focus of this role is caring for the financial needs of the organization. The Treasurer will be tasked with developing and managing financial plans to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals. This position will be in charge of developing budgets with the finance team to support our program.
The Treasurer will coordinate efforts between different teams and lead the overall financial plan with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. Treasurers are highly skilled professionals who help organizations stay on schedule, on spec, and ultimately on an upward trajectory. The treasurer will work closely with the Fundraising Chair to see the strategic plan through.
Each board member serves in these ways:
Governance (only when a quorum present; group work)
Volunteer (individual contributions)
Participant (attend organization events to meet, speak, listen)
Implementer (fulfill board policy when staff are unable)
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Manage transactions in Accounting Software, Quickbooks Online
Lead Finance meeting and assign related tasks in Asana
Present a complete and accurate report of the finances at each meeting of the members.
Submit for the Finance Committee and Fundraising Committee approval of all expenditures of funds, proposed capital expenditures (equipment
and furniture) , by the staff of the agency.
Create, Review, and Balance Budgets
File annual taxes as needed per IRS requirements
Complete and file required tax forms
He/She approves the organization's annual tax filing.
Ensures that the organization adheres to any need to maintain 501c3 Status
Track all contributions and expenses
Serve as Chair of the Finance committee, along with 3 other board members
The Finance Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing fiscal procedures, fundraising plans, and the annual budget with staff and other board members. The board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget.
Serve on the executive committee
Except for the power to amend the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.
Submit annual reports to the board showing income, expenditures, and pending income.
Serve on the nominations committee
The Nominations Committee shall consist of executive officers, all board members, and anyone serving as a volunteer or committee member.
Assist in direct audits of the funds of the program according to funding source guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
He/She shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the President under whose supervision he/she shall be.
He/she shall keep copies of the main financial records, sign checks the business manager, president or accountant writes, approve purchases and invoices and otherwise oversee and keep an eye on the organization's finances.