Georgia Native Plant Society

Position: Treasurer position for 2025

Overview:

A group of native plant devotees formed Georgia Native Plant Society (GNPS) in the Atlanta area in 1994 to advocate the use and preservation of Georgia’s native plants. GNPS has grown to a statewide organization with 9 chapter affiliates. The mission of GNPS is to promote the conservation and stewardship of Georgia’s native plants and their habitats through education and with the involvement of individuals and organizations. Chapters implement programs and initiatives locally while the State focuses on broader strategies and partnerships that lead to meaningful change.

The organization is overseen by a board of directors, including 4 officers (chair, vice chair, treasurer, and secretary). The board of directors meets 5 times a year online and 1 time per year in person. Board members generally participate in at least one board committee and are required to maintain membership to the organization. Board members are invited to join for a 3-year term which is renewable for one additional term.

For 2025, the board of directors seeks someone to join the board to learn the treasurer position. Our current treasurer is ready to retire after helping GNPS transition to a statewide organization and managing the finances for several years. 

Accountability:

The GNPS treasurer is a member of the board of directors, a member of the board’s executive committee and chair of the finance committee. The treasurer is responsible for GNPS’s overall financial oversight and management, and for regulatory compliance, in a manner consistent with the GNPS bylaws.

Time Commitment:

An estimated 10-15 hours per month, depending on the time of year.

Term of Office:

Three years, with possibility of renewal for a second term.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial policies and their periodic review and re-adoption by the board.
• As chair of the finance committee, assist the executive director with
  • Long-term financial planning, employing a financial model to project the potential for achievement of long-term financial objectives.
  • Preparation of the annual operating budget for board approval.
• Submit a finance report prior to each bi-monthly board meeting, and review the financial performance with the board, including any discrepancies from expectations.
• Archive in Google Drive the financial statements, financial records, insurance policies, and tax filings as stipulated in the financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with all required government returns, tax filings, registrations, remittances and licenses.
• Ensure that excess funds are properly invested in accordance with the board approved investment policy.
• Assist the Executive Director and board chair with the development and presentation of the annual report.
• Serve as a contact with the independent bookkeeper, the payroll vendor, the insurance broker, and the volunteer who picks up the mail.
• Provide financial management support to chapter treasurers and chairs as they may request.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the board or the chair.

Desired Position Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting or finance, either professionally or in the role of a nonprofit board.
• Ability to meet the time commitment.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA)

Position: CPA or individual with equivalent financial experience to be their Treasurer for 2025

Overview 

Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA) seeks a CPA or individual with equivalent financial experience to be their Treasurer for 2025.  This is a two-year commitment for a position on our Board of Directors.  GRRA is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization in the State of Georgia.  In the 30+ years since it was established, GRRA has recused, fully vetted and rehomed over 5,000 Golden Retrievers, Labs, Golden Doodles, Labradoodles and Flat Coated Retrievers.

The overall role of the Treasurer for GRRA is to maintain an overview of the rescue’s financial affairs, ensuring its viability and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.

General financial oversight 

• To oversee and present accounts, and financial statements. 
• To coordinate with and provide advice to the board about financial matters, including insurance.
• To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place. 
• To ensure that State and Federal tax forms are filed accurately and on time each year. 
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation. 

Financial planning and reporting:

• To present financial reports to the board. meetings.
• To advise on the organization’s reserves policy 
• To advise on the financial implications of the organization’s strategic and operational plans. There is a finance team that reports under the Treasurer and will help with the day-to-day responsibilities. QuickBooks is the bookkeeping tool used. 

On average, this role will take between 2 – 4 hours per week. Preparation of income tax returns are not included in this role. Attendance at monthly Board Meetings required, which are held in the evenings and last not more than 2 hours. Please submit your professional resume including any volunteer experience to marie.cole@grra.com (President of GRRA).

Atlanta Contemporary

Position: Board of Directors Job Description and Expectations

The Atlanta Contemporary [atlantacontemporary.org] (AC) is a non-profit, non-collecting institution dedicated to the creation, presentation, and advancement of contemporary art by emerging and established artists. The AC is also committed to democratizing access to art which it does in several ways, including providing free admission and providing a renowned Studio Artist program which makes studio space available at below market costs to support working artists. The AC Governance Committee  will soon launch recruitment for the next class of board directors.   At this time, we are  especially interested in persons with experience in nonprofit finance and accounting. The board job description is below.  Please contact O.M. Archibald at inkedwellbyarchibald@gmail.com if you are interested in more information.  

Purpose: Advise, govern, fundraise, set, and oversee policy and direction, and assist leadership in the general promotion of Atlanta Contemporary in support of our mission and goals.

Expectations and Responsibilities:
1. Make a personal financial contribution - a minimum of $2,500.
2. Attend 75% of the quarterly scheduled board meetings
3. Serve actively on at least one of the board committees
4. Set policy and strategic direction for the organization, as a board
5. Provide financial oversight, including adoption of the annual budget
6. Fundraise through direct cultivation and making connections and introductions between prospective donors and the organization
7. Manage a minimum of three (3) donor relationships on behalf of the organization that will result in a financial contribution of at least $5,000 total during the fiscal year
8. Abide by all policies and bylaws of the organization Term Limits Three (3) 2-year terms. Board members who have reached their term limit may be reelected to the board after a one-year hiatus

Meetings and Time Commitment:

• The board of directors will meet quarterly.
• Meetings are a maximum of 90 minutes.
• June meeting will include a self-evaluation.
• Committees of the board meet an average of four times per year, depending on their respective work agenda. Dates determined at the start of fiscal year.
  
• Board members are expected to attend exhibition opening receptions, events, and special fundraising events, and are encouraged to occasionally attend public programs to become more informed about our educational programming.