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St. Joseph Family Center needs many volunteers to help deliver our vital services to the community. If you are interested in joining a group of caring individuals who want to make a difference, please consider joining one of our committees below. Interested parties should call our Executive Director at (509) 483-6495.

Oversees the Accounting Department, reviewing the financial statements thoroughly, and advising the correct allocation of monies by observing generally accepted accounting principles Reviews and approves the financial information to be presented to the Board of Directors. Makes suggestions on the budgeting process. Recommends actions required on any financial matter when needing a Board decision or required by the economic situation or regarding improved operations. Ensures the Center sticks to the budget and studies and makes recommendations to resolve any discrepancy to the budget. Formulates any Center polices needed of a financial nature to be presented to the Board for approval. Researches the selection of an auditor, making the recommendation to the Board and advises the Business Operations Coordinator in the preparation for auditing Oversees the Investment Portfolio, reviews it in light of social responsible investing and according to the St Joseph Family Center’s Investment Policy. Reviews and makes recommendations as to any needed changes in the Investment Policy. Approves the suggestions of the manager on which investments should be watched carefully and actions to be taken upon them. Understands the Portfolio in relationship to the Center’s total financial situation. Makes recommendations concerning the balance of preserving the needed principle and assisting the Center with earnings. Researches current market situations, analyzing trends and possible investment scenarios. Approves the investment information to be presented to the Board of Directors. Approves the future withdrawals of investments to cover cash flow needs. Approves the manager for the account and evaluates his/her performance annually.   Helps ensure Counseling Department meets and/or exceeds standards of acceptable quality of care for clients. Provides advice/feedback to Clinical Director  regarding issues of clinical policy, resource management, financial concerns, staffing, training, ethics, consumer satisfaction, and strategic planning. Helps educate the Spokane community to understand the holistic healing approach of SJFC. Engages in learning more about the meaning of the holistic approach with open hearts and minds. Assists the The Franciscan Place Departments to plan strategically. Reviews The Franciscan Place Department budgets. Assists in the creation, promotion, and evaluation of The Franciscan Place programs and workshops. Participates in SJFC and The Franciscan Place programs when feasible.   Assists in making connections in the Community, helping SJFC network with individuals and businesses. Assists in identifying potential donors and making gift solicitations when appropriate. Provides contacts and connections to effective media resources in the community. Conducts ongoing planning of SJFC’s fund raising efforts, approving annual and long-range goals, determining objectives and action steps needed to reach goals. Evaluates results. Creates and helps implement a communication plan for SJFC, time lining and overseeing its implementation. Evaluates, devises and assists in implementing methods for sharing SJFC's programs and services with the community and beyond. Reviews brochures, fliers and other promotional materials. Recommends Community Relations policies as needed. Promotes the bi-monthly "Tours of Hope," enlist and/or bring guests acting as the welcoming person from time to time. SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Publications Committee: Assists with the writing and publishing of the newsletter "Center Focus" (published three times per year). Special Events Committee: Assists with planning and operations of Center events. Speakers Bureau Committee: Assists in coordinating and giving presentation to community organizations to educate and engage the community