Community Links – Interim Administration

From September to November 2003, Horizons managed Community Links on an interim basis and assisted the Board of Directors with several tasks:

• Managing the ongoing operations of the organization;
• Representing the organization in various initiatives, including the Canadian Volunteer Initiative and the Healthy Communities Network;
• Updating members about the status of the organization;
• Ensuring that relationships with funders remain current;
• Completing relevant reports and updates to funders;
• Providing support to project coordinators and administrative staff;
• Providing support for Board meetings;
• Assisting in the analysis of organizational direction, and supporting the Board in clarifying its working approach and role;
• Developing a policy manual;
• Providing knowledge and skill-building opportunities in the area of community development;
• Providing an analysis of key decisions for the Board to make during the transition period;
• Assisting the Hiring Committee in reviewing compensation packages, reviewing the Provincial Coordinator job description, advertising the senior staff position posting, and organizing the interview and hiring process for the new Provincial Coordinator;
• Assisting the Board in planning for ongoing accounting and administrative support;
• Coordinating the move of the provincial office, including researching appropriate options, managing the physical move, setting up the new office, and informing partners and members about the new location; and
• Taking advantage of relevant funding opportunities and responding to appropriate requests for proposals.

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