Join Our Board: Volunteer Board Treasurer

Join Our Board: Volunteer Board Treasurer

Northland Connections, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) mission-driven nonprofit based in the Kansas City, Missouri Northland. Our mission is to support a high quality of life for individuals who are neurodivergent or have a developmental disability by strengthening their connection with self, others, and the community.

We are seeking a public-spirited and financially savvy Volunteer Board Treasurer to join our dedicated 5-member working board. If you want to use your financial skills to make a direct local impact, we would love to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Board Treasurer is an elected officer of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer provides high-level financial oversight, ensures the organization meets its fiduciary and reporting obligations, and serves as the board's primary point of contact on financial matters.

• Commitment: Roughly 5 hours per month plus board meetings.

• Term Length: 2 years (renewable).

Key Responsibilities

• Committee Leadership: Chair the finance committee and present a monthly financial summary to the board.

• Oversight: Review monthly bank reconciliations, payout reports, and the general ledger prepared by the bookkeeper/staff.

• Budgeting: Co-develop the annual budget with the Executive Director and present it to the board for approval.

• Compliance: Oversee the annual financial review/audit and ensure timely filing of Form 990 and state-level reports.

• Internal Controls: Ensure internal financial controls (signatures, spending limits, conflict-of-interest policies) are robust and followed.

Qualifications

• Financial Literacy: Familiarity with nonprofit financial statements (Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, Cash Flow).

• Technical Comfort: Bookkeeping or accounting experience, or comfort reading reports out of QuickBooks. A CPA, CMA, or strong finance background is helpful but not required.

• Mission Alignment: A genuine commitment to supporting and empowering the neurodivergent and developmental disability community.

• Availability: Willingness to attend scheduled board and finance committee meetings.

Why Join Us?

• Direct Impact: Shape the future of an organization dedicated to inclusion and high quality of life.

• Collaborative Team: Join an active, supportive, and engaged 5-member working board.

• Professional Growth: Gain deep, meaningful exposure to nonprofit governance and leadership.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and a short note about why you are interested in this role to:

 northlandconnectionsincboard@gmail.com

We will follow up promptly to schedule a conversation with the board.