GRCGLA Rescue Organizational Overview Barbara Davis

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview GRCGLARescue Started with GRCGLA members doing informal rescues Incorporated in 2001 Attained 501(c)3 status in 2002

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Corporate structure Incorporated according to CA state law with GRCGLA as sole member Fiscal year ends June 30 Governed by Board of Directors appointed by GRCGLA Rescue Board composed of 5-7 members, each serving 2- year terms (terms staggered so everyone doesn’t expire at the same time!) Rescue board officers are elected by rescue BoD. Officers are President, Vice President (optional), Secretary and Treasurer

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview BoD Officer Responsibilities President Presides at BoD meetings Operational manager for organization Authorized to ‘speak’ for organization (i.e. sign contracts) Vice President President’s duties in President’s absence

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview BoD Officer Responsibilities Secretary Takes minutes at BoD meetings Maintains correspondence Records Administration Treasurer Maintains financial records and bank accounts Volunteer expense reimbursements Tax returns, other filings

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Rescue Board Member Qualifications: GRCGLA member –Attend 2 club meetings (one may be a rescue event) –Be endorsed by two existing club members –Be approved by club BoD and accepted by club membership –Pay dues And….

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Rescue Board Member Qualifications GRCGLARescue experience –Active volunteer for 1 year prior –Have experience in 4-5 major areas of rescue operations Fostering Shelter liaison Administration Dog rep/evaluation Resource manager (veterinarian, kennel, etc) Web site/technology Home visit/adopter relations Event coordination Fundraising

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Rescue Board Nomination Process Nominating committee formed each April. One member each from rescue BoD, club BoD and rescue volunteer team Nominations accepted for any qualified nominee Self-nominations are also accepted BoD members with expiring terms may be asked to re-up Nominating committee reviews all nominees to identify most qualified candidates Slate of final candidates prepared Slate presented to and approved by GRCGLA BoD at June regular meeting

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Rescue Daily Operations President Area Manager Area Managers: Approve intakes Recruit, train volunteers Handle escalated issues Direct local area activities “Go To” person

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Rescue Daily Operations Area Manager Volunteer Home visits Shelter Liaison Transports, etc Home visits Shelter Liaison Transports, etc Home visits Shelter Liaison Transports, etc Goal: Keep organization ‘flat’ Every volunteer has direct access to a decision maker or escalation point

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Other Operational Areas Advisory Committees Chartered by the BoD Short-term Charged with a specific task example: Cost Control, Microchip Management Standing Committees Chartered by the BoD Permanent, functioning as necessary Charged with a specific, on-going responsibility example: Volunteer Liaison Committee

GRCGLARescue Organizational Overview Other Operational Areas (cont’d) Teams Formed by President, reporting to a BoD member Permanent Charged with a specific task Responsibility ongoing Example: Condolence Team, Hotline Responders, Records Management Team