Pipeline TGC - Finance - Board of Directors Member

Pipeline to God Overview

Our Mission :

Engaging Families at the Intersections of their Lives, strengthening their social, emotional, spiritual and mental health well-being through programs that cultivate a culture of diversity, fairness, inclusion, acceptance and resilience.

Our Purpose :

Pipeline is organized exclusively for charitable, faith-based and educational purposes that bridge the gap and more closely connect the community with its participants, empowering them towards independence and a self-sufficiency that promotes their health, happiness and financial stability in society.

The Pipeline to God’s Board of Directors is growing. We are reaching into our community and looking for board members who are skilled in finance and accounting with a working knowledge of non-profit organizations.

You will assist with and / or offer organizational input in a variety of financial areas that include :

Focused Skills & Responsibilities :

• Prepare or review financial documents such as income statements and balance sheets
• Advise agency on budget creation and maintenance
• Work with auditors both within and outside of the agency to ensure legal compliance
• Review agency accounting processes and procedures as needed
• Prepare and manage required tax documents for agency non-profit status submission
• Maintain confidential and secure storage of important financial information

Board Member Roles & Responsibilities :

As the governing body of Pipeline to God, the board is responsible for :

• Determining the mission and purpose of the organization
• Supporting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director
• Organizational strategic planning and oversight
• Ensuring strong financial management and fiduciary oversight, minimizing risks for the organization
• Supporting fundraising efforts and resource development
• Serving as an ambassador for Pipeline, enhancing the organization’s public image
• Ensuring the legal and ethical integrity of the organization

Individual board member expectations :

• Attend all regularly scheduled and special board meetings and actively participate in proceedings
• Actively serve and contribute on at least one board committee
• Make a meaningful financial contribution to the organization according to individual means and board guidelines.
• Solicit various forms of support and resources for the organization
• Share resources and talents with Pipeline, including expertise, contacts, and ideas
• Maintain and promote high ethical standards including good-faith board decision making and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest with other activities, interests, and / or organizations
• Uphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governance

Desired Skills & Experience

Ideal Pipeline to God board members :

• Passionate about the mission of Pipeline to God
• Lives in Northeast Ohio (preferred)
• Willing to share professional and personal experiences for the benefit of Pipeline to God
• Can commit at least 3-6 hours per month to the organization
• Able to donate or raise a meaningful annual contribution to the organization
• Communicative and engaged
• Ability to serve at least one full 2-year term as a board member

How to Express Interest :

Board member applications will be considered on a rolling basis and positions will be filled as the ideal candidates are identified.

Individuals interested in serving on Pipeline’s Board of Directors can email their resume / cv and letter of interest to [email protected]