This role starts January 2025
Deadline for submission of your statement of interest in this role is December 2, 2024.
We invite you to learn more about the inner workings of ninety-nine girlfriends as we recruit for a Treasurer for our Governing Board, to begin in January 2025. We seek a member who brings to our governing structure an understanding of our mission, a shared commitment to integrating racial equity in our collective action, and experience in non-profit accounting principles and practices.
Governing Board members attend four board meetings a year and fulfill the three primary duties of a nonprofit board member: duty of care, duty of loyalty and duty of obedience. This position is a three-year commitment with an option for an additional three-year term. We meet primarily on Zoom and aim for one in-person meeting each year, typically in the late summer.
It is important to understand our form of governance. Ninety-nine girlfriends leadership structure includes the Governing Board which is responsible for fiduciary oversight (financial, legal, compliance), mission-related strategic issues and leadership development, and a Coordinating Council charged with managing the day-to-day activities.
To better understand the difference between the Governing Board and the Coordinating Council read about our leadership team and our organizational structure on our website.
Specifically, in addition to being stewards of our mission and ensuring that the organization complies with all government and governing regulations, the Governing Board:
Approves the recommended annual budget as developed by the Coordinating Council
Approves the slate of recommended finalists presented by the Grants Steering Committee. (Our members make the final decisions on grants)
Accept the grant decisions voted on by members
Ensures that the organization submits reports to the state and federal government as needed and carries appropriate insurance
Works hand in hand with the Coordinating Council on strategic issues
Tracks and develops our leadership pipeline, including planning leadership development opportunities for active and prospective leaders.
The Coordinating Council meets monthly and works closely with the Governing Board, conducting all grant making and education programs and is tasked with member recruitment and retention programs.
2025 Board Opening - Treasurer
The Governing Board Treasurer is an elected officer of the board. The Treasurer has general charge of and responsibility for all funds and securities of the organization and performs all duties associated with the office of the Treasurer. The Treasurer works with the Finance Lead of the Coordinating Council to oversee development of an annual budget to be presented to the Governing Board for approval and ensures that all financial reports are prepared in an accurate and timely manner. The Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee and signs grant agreements and works closely with the board chair.
Essential Tasks:
Ensure that ninety-nine girlfriends financial practices and policies are in accordance with the standards of non-profit accounting principles
Ensure that all state/federal filings are timely and that the organization is properly insured
Participate in discussions and decisions of the governing board, including presentation of the annual budget for board approval
Ensure that activities reflect our mission, values, and good governance
Essential Skills:
Basic knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices
Ability to track and manage development of annual budget and required IRS tax filings
Helpful Skills:
Collaborative mindset
Commitment to racial equity
Familiarity with and insight into the nonprofits in our area
Experience working at a foundation or serving on a foundation board
Time Commitment:
4 Board meetings per year
2-3 hours to review budget in the fall
Review monthly financials presented to the Coordinating Council and Governing Board
Be available, as needed to support the Coordinating Council Finance lead preparing information for the Form 990
Infrequent, as needed, consultation throughout the year
3-year commitment to the Board
To apply for this position, please email a statement expressing your interest, skills and relevant experience to Board President, Pip Meagher pipmeagher@gmail.com by 12/2/2024.
We will conduct interviews for these positions in December. Thank you for your interest and willingness to serve! For additional information, please contact Pip.