Community Bicycle Center Job Descriptions

Special Events Committee

Community Bicycle Center

Type

Standing

Purpose

Develop and execute special events to contribute to the financial viability of the CBC.

Objectives

1. Execute special events that contribute to the general operating revenue.
2. Execute special events that contribute to the public awareness of the CBC.
3. Execute special events that support CBC program and volunteer participation.

Meetings

As required to meet revenue targets established in the CBC operating budget.

General Responsibilities

1. Develop, execute, evaluate, and document special event tasks.
2. Plan and execute a minimum of two events a year and
3. Realize budgeted net revenue from special events.
4. Complete the vetting process for any event proposed to the CBC.
5. Publicize events including information about the CBC mission and activities.
6. Submit yearly fundraising revenue and expense projections to the Finance Committee.
7. Plan and execute a yearly volunteer recognition event.
8. Plan and execute a yearly donor recognition event with the support of the Governance and Development Committees.

Development Committee

Type

Standing

Purpose

The Development Committee (a.k.a. Fundraising Committee) will develop and manage the CBC funding plan.

Objectives

1. Develop and manage revenue generation vehicles including, but not limited to:
   • Individual giving relationships
   • Corporate giving relationships
   • Earned income strategies
2. Develop strategies to address the following revenue generation needs:
   • General operating budget
   • Capital projects budget
   • Special projects
   • Endowment

Meetings

As required, with a minimum of six a year

General Responsibilities

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute annual appeal
2. Assist staff in maintenance of the donor database
3. Assess the results of annual appeal and adjust campaign, as needed
4. Manage corporate asks for annual appeal, sponsorships and special events
5. Assist staff with grant applications, as needed

Finance Committee

Type:

Standing

Purpose:

The Finance Committee will manage the financial accountability of the CBC

Objectives:

1. Develop and manage the general operating budget in partnership with the executive director.
2. Develop and audit financial policies and procedures based on customary non-profit accounting standards

Meetings:

As required

General Responsibilities:

1. Propose annual budget to the Executive Committee and Board using historical and current reality as guidelines
2. Set and carry out timeline for creating and presenting budget to Board
3. Oversee budget throughout year to ensure revenue and expense targets are being met and feedback is communicated to standing committees
4. Work with Special Events Committee and Development Committee to establish revenue generation targets
5. Support the development of earned income strategies.
6. Insure the completion and submission of yearly IRS 990’s
7. Provide information necessary for any auditing purposes

Governance Committee

Type:

Standing

Purpose:

The Governance Committee develops the people resources to insure the viability of the CBC.

Objectives:

1. Recruit Board members to fulfill the 10 responsibilities of board members.
2. Monitor operation of the CBC in accordance with its Bylaws.
3. Determine personnel policies and procedures for effective operation of the CBC.

Meetings:

As required, with a minimum of two a year.

General Responsibilities:

1. Propose amendments to Bylaws
2. Conduct annual evaluation of board effectiveness
3. Conduct organizational capacity reviews
4. Assist executive director with staffing issues/problems
5. Propose annual slate of board members and officers
6. Arrange training for orientation and training of board members

Long-Range Planning Committee

Type:

Standing

Purpose:

Develop long-term strategies to be implemented by staff and volunteers to insure the sustainability of the CBC to continue its mission and vision.

Objective:

1. Develop and monitor the execution of a CBC strategic plan

Meetings:

As required, with a minimum of one a year

General Responsibilities:

1. Create a three year strategic plan to board, staff, and volunteer activities
2. Develop objective measures of success for strategic plan follow-through
3. Monitor progress with the strategic plan on an ongoing basis
4. Develop an executive director succession plan.
5. Provide direction to the other standing committees and executive director