JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION FOR PROSPERITY CATALYST BOARD TREASURER
Introduction:
Prosperity Catalyst is pleased to announce that it is seeking applicants for its Board of Directors.
Board members are expected to participate in monthly board calls and quarterly in-person
board meetings and to be active members on at least one board committee. The estimated time
commitment for this position is 5-10 hours per month.
Please provide a copy of your resume or CV with this application. A LinkedIn bio may be
substituted for a resume or CV if it is thorough and up to date. You are permitted to submit
additional pages with the application. If you have questions regarding the application, please
contact Linda Strohmeyer, Prosperity Catalyst Board Chair at [email protected].
Mission:
Prosperity Catalyst develops social enterprises designed to create scalable, entrepreneurial
opportunity for women in distressed parts of the world as a means to increase economic
independence, enhance prosperity and the well-being of families, and, ultimately empower
women to be successful employees, managers and business owners.
Vision Statement:
Prosperity Catalyst envisions a world where thousands of women have the opportunity to
become powerful catalysts for social and economic change through entrepreneurship. We are
focused on enabling women to prosper and thrive through comprehensive training and support
services as well as access to international markets with partners like Prosperity Candle.
Our work is grounded on a business model that is scalable to meet the diverse needs and
aspirations of the women we serve and in the knowledge that successful women entrepreneurs
help promote women’s leadership, lead to more stable and just societies, and have a positive
ripple effect on the lives of their families and communities.
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BOARD TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION
A Treasurer is typically the officer assigned the primary responsibility of overseeing the
management and reporting of an organization’s finances. The Treasurer has many important
duties specific to its role.
Requirements
1. Knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives
2. Understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations
3. Understanding of federal grant compliance desired
4. Experience with international nonprofit social service organizations desired
5. Experience as a controller or chief financial officer
Responsibilities
1. Serves as financial officer of the organization where there is no CFO on staff
2. Serves as chair of the finance committee
3. Manages, with the finance committee, the board’s review of and action related to the
board’s financial responsibilities
4. Reviews the annual audit and answers board members’ questions about the audit
5. Works with the chief executive and chief financial officer to ensure that appropriate
financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis and the board
understands how to use the financial information
6. Assists the chief executive or the chief financial officer and staff with:
a. Preparation of the annual budget and presentation of the budget to the board for
approval
b. Preparation of periodic cash forecasts
c. Preparation of grant applications and follow-up reporting
d. Preparation for annual review/audit and tax returns (Form 990 & Massachusetts
& Vermont state returns)
e. Business insurance review and renewal
f. Benefit insurance review and renewal
g. Banking relationships
h. Development of appropriate internal control procedures and financial policies
7. Liaison with the Fundraising and other committees of the board as appropriate.
General Board Member Roles & Expectations:
General Vision for the Board:
• Board members serve as ambassadors, champions & provide a broader voice for Prosperity
Catalyst
• The Board guards the mission and sets the direction, determines desired outcomes and
creates action plans for the future
• The Board ensures adequate resources (financial, people, tools, and reputation) to get the
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work done and operate the organization’s programs. Fundraising is one of the primary
responsibilities of the Board
• The Board provides oversight to keep the health of the organization intact
• Board Meetings & Calls
▫ Prosperity Catalyst’s Board will have monthly calls and quarterly in-person meetings
▫ Board meetings will happen in Boston, Northampton, MA or New York
More information can be provided to prospective board members upon request.
Applicant Information:
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YOUR NAME
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BUSINESS ADDRESS
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HOME ADDRESS
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PREFERRED PHONE
PREFERRED E-MAIL
Please list boards and committees that you serve on, or have served on (business, civic,
community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, social).
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
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Please list any awards or honors.
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Skills, experience and interests (Please circle all that apply)
Finance, accounting
Personnel, human resources
Administration, management
Nonprofit experience
Community service
Policy development
Program evaluation
Public relations, communications
Education, instruction
Special events
Grant writing
Fundraising
Outreach, advocacy
Other _______________________
Other _______________________
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Please describe why you would like to serve on the Prosperity Catalyst Board.
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How do you feel Prosperity Catalyst would benefit from your involvement on the Board?
Please include resources and talents you will share if selected to join the Prosperity
Catalyst Board
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Please list any groups, organizations or businesses to which you could serve as a liaison
on behalf of Prosperity Catalyst, Inc.
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Please tell us anything else you’d like to share.
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Submission Requirements:
1. Completed Application
2. Resume or CV (Word or PDF Format) or LinkedIn bio
3. Photograph (optional)
Please email to Linda Strohmeyer, Board Chair at [email protected]
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