SEEKING VOLUNTEER TREASURER
​TO JOIN OUR BOARD

Rally4Reilly & Friends is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2017 to address gaps in aid for kids, individuals and families affected by a spinal cord injury. Our inspiration was and continues to be little Reilly. In an instant, Reilly suffered a severe spinal cord injury, unimaginably rendering him unable to move from the shoulders down.
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Our mission is to organize fundraising events, mobilize do-gooders of all kinds, and facilitate various funding opportunities — all to help support kids, individuals and families in San Diego affected by spinal cord injuries.
 
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is committed to personal and professional development through non-profit service, and who is passionate about positively impacting the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries.
 
Term Commitment

• 2-year term, renewable for re-election
• 8 board meetings per year (20-24 hours annually)
• 12-16 working hours per month (3-4 hours weekly) 
• Participation in planning and attending all events
• Service on R4R&F’s board of directors is without pay

 
Expectations of Working Board as Whole

• Serve as a working board to provide operational support to ED per board role descriptions.
• Build and foster a competent board through recruitment, succession planning, professional development and self-evaluation. 
• Ensure strong fiduciary oversight, legal integrity and financial management including annual budget and controls. 
• Determine and monitor R4R&F’s strategic direction, ensure effective planning to achieve set goals.
• Determine and periodically assess the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Ensure adequate financial resources through active participation in fundraising and sponsorship development.
• Approve and monitor R4R&F’s programs and services.
• Enhance R4R&F’s public image.

 
Expectations of Each Individual Board Member

• Commit to making time for and actively participating in board meetings and additional role responsibilities. Sign board contract. 
• Embody and promote a positive, motivating and inclusive board culture.
• Prepare for, attend, and mindfully participate in monthly board meetings.
• Respond to requests for feedback or decisions between meetings in a timely manner.
• Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments. Complete them thoroughly and on time. 
• Serve on at least one sub-committee for annual fundraising events. 
• Know the organization’s mission, policies, and programs.
• Carefully review and understand the organization’s financial statements.
• Understand and follow the organization’s bylaws, policies and procedures.
• Serve as an active advocate and ambassador for the organization.
• Engage connections, networks, and resources to identify financial and other resources necessary for R4R&F to advance its mission.
• Relate with cultural sensitivity and mindfulness.
• Leverage personal and professional network relationships in support of the organization's mission and financial goals.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all internal matters of R4R&F.
• Avoid conflicts of interest, sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure, and disclose potential conflicts as they arise.
• Give a meaningful personal financial donation of your choice. Something that is manageable and comfortable for you to give to the organization. If this will cause a financial hardship for you then let’s talk and see how else you can contribute

 
Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience on a Board of Directors for a nonprofit
• Critical thinking
• Strategic planning
• Leadership & Drive
• Commitment to DEIB
• Robust and active personal and professional network
• Experience using Google apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Zoom, and applicable accounting software

 
Treasurer Responsibilities:

• Reports to VP of Board. 
• Oversees all revenues, expenses and financial agreements. 
• In cooperation with ED, accepts responsibility for filing annual tax forms as required by the state or the IRS. 
• Develops and implements (with board review) sound fiscal policies and procedures. 
• Serves as primary board contact with accountant to 
  • pay bills and reconcile checkbook.
  • comply with financial regulations.
  • maintain accurate categories in Papyrus Tax system. 
• Gives financial input for annual impact report. 
• Drafts and sets (with board approval) event and annual budgets.
• Advises on financial elements of R4R&F’s 1, 3 and 5-year revenue goals and what needs to be true to achieve them.
• Participates in revenue generating activities. 
• Maintains financial transparency with ED, VP and board. 

 
Apply:
Please send your resume and a detailed explanation of why you’d like to join our board to
[email protected]