Volunteer Board Member

About Sanctuary Hostel

Sanctuary Hostel is an innovative nonprofit startup with the goal of creating an animal shelter/ eco-hostel/ community garden to address the stray animal crisis in Mexico. Our model plans to be self-sustaining in that we will not rely solely on donations and thus not be at risk of returning animals to the streets. We have the land and are working with an architect to design custom buildings. As we continue to grow, we hope to collaborate and work with other nonprofits in both Mexico and the US.

For more information about our organization, please visit our website

Job Summary:

We are seeking new board members to help us grow by bringing their professional expertise and work with like-minded people who have a passion for our vision and mission. In this position, you would be involved in making executive decisions, helping us shape the next chapter of the organization, and committing to help us overcome challenges. We are specifically looking for board members in the following Specializations:

• Legal - requires familiarity with Mexico / US nonprofit regulations and cross border relationships
• Finance- requires creating and reviewing financial goals, reports, projections, and budgets etc.
• Secretary- requires managing overall Administration for the Board
• Fundraising- requires Grants and Donor Management

Key Responsibilities

• Adopt and review Sanctuary Hostel s Mission and Vision statements, and manage performance in achieving them.
• Adopt and review board written policies reflecting the Mission and Values of the organization, and develop and implement operational plans to carry out the Mission of the organization.
• Review compliance with relevant material laws affecting Sanctuary and its programs and operations.
• Prepare for and participate in board meetings whilst abiding by the by-laws, code of conduct and other policies related to the Board
• Participate in the hiring and recruiting of other Board members as and when required. Ensure adequate orientation of new members.
• Support with generating funds and maximizing resources. Ensure that Sanctuary s financial structure and funding plans will adequately support its current needs and long-range strategy.
• Aide in the approval of the annual budget and monitoring the financial performance of the organization and attend Board Meetings
• Act as an ambassador for the organization in the wider community. Develop relationships with key constituents for the development of Sanctuary Hostel
• Stay abreast of community issues relevant to the ongoing success of the organization
• Help with promotions, activities, fundraising etc.
• Conduct self-review of Board performance at the Annual General Meeting and take steps to improve its performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and #x27;s degree in related field; MBA preferred
• 3+ years of experience in related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit law, tax law, labor law, data privacy law and legal experience or knowledge of both Mexico and US laws (For Legal)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards and demonstrated ability to provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to organizations (for Finance)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers and diverse stakeholders
• Passion for the mission of the organization

Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position, and the hours and duration of the position can be flexible based on the volunteer and #x27;s availability and the organization and #x27;s needs. The Board Member will work closely with other board members and the executive team to ensure alignment with the organization and #x27;s strategic goals and objectives.

To learn more about the stray animal crisis in Mexico, please watch our video: