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Nonprofit Treasurer

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ORGANIZATION: The Forest School Foundation

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How many of your favorite childhood memories take place outside? We're betting a lot of them, because the natural world is the best place for young children to grow and learn. More and more science shows that young children need plenty of time spent in free play and gently guided nature connection in natural settings for optimal health, and that time spent indoors on screens is directly harmful to children's health. Our nature connection schools seek to provide space for that optimal development, and we need a strong Board to help advocate for them. Remote members are welcome, though we'd like some to be local to Western North Carolina as well.

The treasurer’s responsibilities will include:

· attending Board meetings every three weeks on Tuesdays, 6-8 pm

· tracking expenses and income, in coordination with the Administrative Director, using Quick Books and Excel. Knowledge of these programs therefore important.

· keeping the Board apprised of the Foundation’s financial status and presenting budget reports

· investigating financial implications of policy changes that occur in school enrollment, staffing, or other aspects of school operations

· submitting new proposed budgets for Board discussion and approval

We're seeking an individual who is passionate advocates for children's outdoor play to be Treasurer on our Board of Directors. We welcome all ages, colors, genders, orientations, creeds, and nationalities. If you have one, some, or all of the qualities listed below, please contact us to set up an interview.

-accounting/bookkeeping experience
-tax preparation experience
-previous positions as Nonprofit Treasurer
-accounting education, certification
-payroll experience
-experience planning a nonprofit budget

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About The Forest School Foundation

Location:

135 Westwood Pl, Asheville, NC 28806, US

Mission Statement

Young children deserve as much time outdoors as possible, learning through play in natural environments. A growing body of research is showing that human development is most healthy when young children are allowed to move freely, focusing primarily on social-emotional development and connection with the natural world. Forest schools help provide the opportunity for nature connection that humans biologically require, and our Foundation was established to proliferate this model. The Forest School Foundation (www.TheForestSchoolFoundation.org) is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Asheville, NC, created to provide future generations with safe and natural outdoor environments in which to play, learn, socialize, and develop. The Foundation plans to establish and support Forest Schools across the WNC region, including the provision of scholarships for underserved populations.

Description

Our first school is Growing Wild Forest School, (www.GrowingWildForetSchool.org), started in December 2016. This five-day-a-week, half-day school meets year-round in thee heart of West Asheville. Families can choose which days of the week they'd like to enroll. We're offering nine weeks of Summer Camp in 2025.

Additionally, we offer an afternoon program, Acorn Adventures - an add-on option for GWFS students OR a more flexible, later-in-the-day option for families who want to try the forest way. Also on the horizon? A weekly Mommy & Me program for families with children younger than 3, monthly adult programs, community education events, and teacher trainings. We also plan to establish more forest schools in the WNC region. Join our program today if you're inspired to work on a diverse array of projects and bring rooted education to families across WNC.

CAUSE AREAS

Board Development
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Board Development, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

135 Westwood PlAsheville, NC 28806

(35.58258,-82.578)
 

SKILLS

  • Financial Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Cost Analysis
  • ETC / Tax Assistance
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • 10 hours per month

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