Treasurer Board of Directors

About The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good
The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good is an alliance of 31 faith, labour, non-profit, educational and ethno-cultural organizations that was formed to make Calgary a more just and compassionate city. The Calgary Alliance focuses on three areas of work: 1) Re-weaving the fabric of civil society, 2) Developing leaders, and 3) Collective action to address the most pressing issues facing Calgarians. www.calgarycommongood.org.

Role of the Treasurer

All Board members are responsible for the organization’s financial health. The Treasurer is a member of the Board and leads the board’s financial oversight role. The key responsibilities and expectations for a treasurer include:

1. Financial Oversight:

   • Ensures that funds are appropriately accounted for. Ensures that the Board understands its financial position and receives and understands budgets and periodic financial reports

2. Collaboration with Bookkeeper:

   • Works with bookkeeper and staff to prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for the Board as well as receiving, depositing and dispersing funds.

3. Budget Development:

   • Work with the Lead Organizer to develop the annual budget and monitor the financial situation relative to the approved budget.

4. Year-End Compliance:

   • Ensure statutory requirements for year-end financial reporting and financial audit are completed and filed

5. Finance Committee Leadership:

   • Chairs the finance and fundraising committee

6. Time Commitment:

   • 3-6 hours per month.

   • Increased involvement at year-end, budgeting season and assisting in resolving any issues

7. Responsibility and Accountability:

   • Along with the lead organizer and bookkeeper, answer financial questions from Board members and stakeholders.