Location: Remote
Preferred Location: Florida residents are preferred to support collaboration and future opportunities for in-person meetings and organizational activities. Qualified candidates residing elsewhere in the United States are also encouraged to apply.
Position Type: Part-Time Volunteer Board Position
Estimated Time Commitment:
- Initial onboarding/build phase: Approximately 5–7 hours per week
- Ongoing commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with flexibility based on Board meetings, committee work, and organizational priorities.
Help Build the Financial Foundation That Sustains Lasting Community Impact
Rise Together is a growing nonprofit dedicated to empowering single-parent families, families with disabilities, and underserved communities through access to resources, education, partnerships, and opportunity.
As we continue building our organizational foundation, we are seeking a Board Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. This volunteer governance position is ideal for an experienced financial professional who is passionate about nonprofit stewardship, fiscal responsibility, and helping build a financially sustainable organization.
The Board Treasurer serves as one of the Board’s key governance leaders, providing strategic financial oversight and helping ensure the organization’s long-term financial health. Working closely with the Board Chair, Vice Chair, Executive Director, fellow Board members, and Leadership Team, this role helps establish the financial framework that enables Rise Together to fulfill its mission with integrity, accountability, and transparency.
Position Overview
The Board Treasurer provides governance oversight of Rise Together’s financial operations and serves as the Board’s primary financial advisor. This role supports sound financial management by helping oversee budgets, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and long-term financial planning.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who values collaboration, ethical leadership, and responsible stewardship while helping guide the organization through its growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Governance & Oversight
- Serve as the Board’s principal financial advisor.
- Review and present financial reports to the Board of Directors.
- Monitor the organization’s financial health and long-term sustainability.
- Help establish and maintain sound financial policies, internal controls, and governance practices.
- Provide financial oversight that supports responsible organizational growth.
Budgeting & Strategic Planning
- Partner with leadership to develop and monitor the annual operating budget.
- Support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Review organizational expenditures and financial performance.
- Provide financial insight that supports informed Board decision-making.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Help ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Support oversight of tax filings, audits, and financial reporting.
- Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Promote accountability, transparency, and ethical financial stewardship.
Organizational Sustainability
- Provide financial guidance related to fundraising initiatives, grants, sponsorships, and donor stewardship.
- Help evaluate financial opportunities that align with Rise Together’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Support long-term financial sustainability through sound governance and planning.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as an active member of the Board of Directors.
- Partner closely with the Board Chair and Executive Director to support effective governance and organizational planning.
- Participate in Board meetings, governance discussions, and strategic planning.
- Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, and responsible financial stewardship.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following:
- Accounting, finance, banking, or financial management
- Budget development and financial reporting
- Financial analysis and strategic planning
- Internal controls, compliance, or risk management
- Nonprofit finance or governance (preferred)
- Grant budgeting or grant compliance (preferred)
- QuickBooks or similar accounting software (preferred)
Preferred Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Other relevant certifications or advanced degrees in accounting, finance, or business (such as CMA or MBA) are a plus.
Experience serving on a nonprofit board is beneficial but not required.
Leadership Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking.
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Collaboration, accountability, and servant leadership.
- A passion for strengthening families and communities through mission-driven work.
What You’ll Gain
- An opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors of a growing nonprofit.
- Meaningful governance experience helping shape an organization’s financial future.
- Collaboration with professionals across strategy, operations, fundraising, communications, and community engagement.
- Professional networking and leadership development opportunities.
- The opportunity to help build a financially sustainable organization that creates lasting community impact.
Why Join Rise Together?
Strong organizations are built on strong financial stewardship. As Board Treasurer, your leadership will help establish the financial integrity, accountability, and strategic oversight that enable Rise Together to grow responsibly while expanding its impact on families and communities.
If you’re passionate about financial leadership, nonprofit governance, and using your expertise to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to welcome you to our Board of Directors.
Rise Together is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board of Directors and Leadership Team. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds who share our passion for serving families, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact.
Pay: $1.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
