NORTHERN SECONDARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION

(a charitable organization registered in 1999

with a mandate to generate and accept donations and bequests

on behalf of Northern Secondary School)

 

 

Foundation Board Structure

 

 

  • 4 executive positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
  • 5 committees ( Scholarships; Marketing; Alumni; Budget; Fundraising)

 

 

Foundation Board Executive Positions:  Responsibilities & Tasks

 

 

President

 

 

 

Vice President

 

 

Secretary

 

 

Treasurer

 

á completes monthly tasks

á prepares correspondence

á sits/chairs management committee

á oversees all committees/task completions

 

 

á supports President

á reviews correspondence

á attends committee meetings where applicable

á assists in taking on small projects

á attends school functions

á steps in for President

á sits in on management committee

 

 

á keeps track of minutes / agendas

á prepares sign-in sheet for meetings

á prepares membership list and distributes

á arranges after-hours permit for Foundation meetings

á records minutes, prepares drafts, and distributes

á sends notice of meeting to all members

á sits in on management committee

 

 

á maintains financial records of Foundation

á carries out banking activities

á prepares income tax return

á prepares tax receipts

á prepares treasurer report(s) for Foundation Board meetings

á initiates and completes cheque requests

á sits in on management committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foundation Committees:  Responsibilities & Tasks

 

 

1. Funds Allocation

 

 

2. Scholarships

 

3. Marketing

 

4. Alumni

 

5. Budget

 

á reviews incoming grant applications

á recommends disbursement of funds

á liaises with other board members to review grants

á prepares letters of acceptance, rejection and submits to Treasurer

 

 

á oversees NSSF existing scholarships

 

 

á develops and oversees web design

á develops, updates, and oversees production of NSSF brochure

á outreach

 

 

á solicits NSS alumni

á organizes alumni group(s) formed

 

 

 

á recommends operating budget/financial controls

6. Fundraising

Coordinates events

Revised/Updated September 2010