📣 2026 Call for Nominations: Treasurer
Want to help Friends of Allan Gardens Grow Bigger, Bolder and Better?
Friends of Allan Gardens (the Friends) is thrilled to invite dynamic and passionate individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors for the role of Treasurer.
These are exciting times for the Friends and we have even bolder ambitions for the future. We have a strong and growing base of programs and community relationships, a proven track record of fundraising, maturing organizational and governance and a partnership with the City of Toronto’s Park Department that will unlock new ideas and opportunities for Allan Gardens. In 2023, we launched Growing with the City outlining ‘an ecosystem of initiatives’ for revitalizing Allan Gardens. In 2024, we expanded the Teaching Garden with support from the Garden Club of Toronto and launched a weekly year-round Farmers Market. Last year, we worked with the City of Toronto and the Native Women's Resource Centre to reopen the renovated Palm House. And we just launched a petition to Expand the Conservatory at Allan Gardens!
The wind is in our sails. We are ready to take Allan Gardens into the future and are looking for others who share our enthusiasm.
As we continue to grow and expand our impact, we are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors, to contribute both strategic insight and hands-on support to strengthen our financial systems, transparency, and sustainability.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to use their financial expertise to be part of a dynamic organization and contribute to a vibrant community and city!
If you want to make a meaningful and lasting impact and have the skills and experience to help guide us forward, please consider joining our team!
Discover more about who we are, our exciting projects and guiding strategic vision documents here.
What We’re Looking For
We seek vibrant change-makers looking to make a difference. Ideal candidates are strategic, collaborative, and committed to creating high-quality public spaces and programs for all to enjoy. We are a small and nimble organization so we are looking for people who aren’t afraid to dive in to get things done while being able to balance action with the long-view.
Main Responsibilities:
Advise board on financial strategy, sustainable resource development and sound financial stewardship.
Partner with Executive Director (ED) and provide oversight for annual budget preparation, budget monitoring, signing authority and segregation of duties, forecasting and variance analysis, external audit coordination, CRA filings and compliance.
Collaborate with ED on bank reconciliations, month end close, cash flow management.
Provide guidance to ED, book keeper (reporting to ED) and 3rd party accountant for day-to-day financial functions such as bookkeeping, payroll and accounts payable processing, accounts receivable and donations recording.
Chair the Finance Committee and lead the development and oversight of financial policies and internal control framework in collaboration with the Governance Committee.
We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and aspire for our Board, committees, and staff to reflect Toronto’s rich cultural tapestry. We are particularly interested in board members with community connections and we welcome those with Indigenous affair’s knowledge and/or lived experiences.
Commitments:
Attend board meetings (1 hour per month) and the Annual General Meeting - majority of the meetings are held virtually with 1-2 meetings in person.
Provide guidance and collaborate with ED on shared responsibilities (4-12 hours per month).
Professional Skills:
Experience in accounting/finance with Accounting designation.
Working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks an asset).
Familiarity with not-for-profit organizations/sector and charities.
About the Board
Ready to bring your A-game? As one of up to nine Board Directors, you will provide overarching governance. Board member responsibilities include guiding the Friend’s strategic direction, providing financial and management oversight through the Executive Director, acting as a spokesperson or community liaison for select stakeholder relations as needed and ensuring legal compliance.
What FOAG Can Offer You
Contribute to a Project the Matters to our City: Allan Gardens is a 160 year old cultural and natural landscape, a public park located in a fast growing, complex and incredibly diverse urban neighbourhood. It’s a centre of horticultural excellence and an urban oasis for connecting people with nature. Your contributions of time and energy matter to the health and wellbeing of our community and city and will leave a powerful legacy for the next 160 years.
Develop your strategic, leadership and professional skills: Whether you are a seasoned board volunteer or a relatively newbie in the field of governance looking to learn these skills, whether you have considerable expertise in one of our working committee needs or are looking to develop those skills, joining the Friends is an excellent way to give back, to learn, to grow professionally and build your networks.
Build Community and Connections: FOAG’ers are an amazing and growing group of individuals committed to realizing FOAG’s mission and having fun while doing it. Meet great people who share your interests and passion for revitalizing Allan Gardens.
Nomination Process
We invite you to nominate yourself or suggest someone you know who would be a great fit for our Board and committees. The nomination process is easy, and can be done here, or click the button below. We’ll ask you for:
Your contact information
Your resume or CV, and other supporting materials for your nomination.
Why you’d be a good fit as a board member, officer, or committee member.
Nominations are open until Friday, February 20th with elections and appointments taking place later this year. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.
Get In Touch
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to the future of Allan Gardens.
Let’s work together to bring out the best in Allan Gardens. We look forward to your nomination!