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Minds Matter Chicago: Co-Director of Finance
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Help oversee the annual finance planning/budgeting processes and prepare the annual operating budget. Work with staff and Board to develop/implement program and organizational budgets. Prepare monthly profit/loss, balance sheet and cash flow financial statements. Manage payments to vendors and accounts payable process.
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About Minds Matter Chicago
Location:
PO Box 10248, Chicago, IL 60610, US
Mission Statement
Minds Matter of Chicago (MMC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Description
Established in 2006, MMC is a fully free afterschool program MMC equips youth in grades 10-12 with the academic and social-emotional foundation to access, persist in, and successfully graduate from a four-year college.
Now in its 17th year, Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) promotes equity in college access and opportunity,mentoring diverse, low-income students in grades 10-12 and positioning them for greater postsecondary success.
MMC stewards academically committed, ambitious young people toward admission and enrollment at selective four-year institutions, providing supplemental instruction in critical thinking and writing, standardized test preparation, assistance with college and scholarship application processes, and access to high-quality summer learning experiences. To date, 100% of participating students enter college immediately post-high school, and 73% of program alumni have earned their bachelor’s degree.
MMC is an intensive program for both mentees and mentors, all of whom commit to meeting a minimum of two hours each week, 30 weeks per year, for a period of three years. This 2023-2024 academic year, MMC is serving 72 students, nearly 100% qualify forfree/reduced-price lunch, 99% are first-generation college aspirants, and 82% speak a language.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
430 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Financial Auditing
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Cost Analysis
- Accounting
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 5-10 Hours/Week
- Passion for the mission of Minds Matter Knowledge or experience in budgeting or accounting Organized and detail-oriented Excellent communication skills Responsive and proactive in supporting budget needs