Cascadia Director of Fundraising
ORGANIZATION: Project Send It
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Position Overview: The Cascadia Director of Finance will oversee and lead the financial management of the Cascadia chapter of Project Send It (NW Oregon and SW Washington). This role involves creating and maintaining the annual budget, coordinating with national finance directors, and ensuring timely payment of scholarship dues to local climbing gyms and programs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and experienced in financial management, with a strong commitment to PSI’s mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage the annual budget for the Cascadia chapter of PSI.
Coordinate with the National Director of Finance to obtain and review monthly financial reports.
Communicate budgetary changes and financial updates to relevant Cascadia directors.
Manage payments for Sendership and BCCF scholarship dues to local climbing gyms and programs.
Required Competencies:
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others and support a cooperative working environment.
Financial Management: Proficiency in creating and maintaining budgets, with strong attention to detail.
Software Proficiency: Experience using Excel and QuickBooks or willingness to learn.
Attention to Detail: Precision and thoroughness in financial oversight and reporting.
This is an unpaid volunteer position and the estimated time commitment is 4-6 hours per month.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to Simon Knight, simon@projectsendit.com. Please include "Director of Finance Application" in the subject line.
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About Project Send It
Location:
4047 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make rock climbing accessible to any child. We engage dedicated volunteers to bring the benefits of climbing to children who face barriers to access. Through climbing, we create opportunities to experience healthy risk-taking, build trust and confidence and develop problem-solving skills.
Description
Project Send It (PSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to introducing children to the benefits of rock climbing and the values of healthy risk-taking. Founded in 2019 in Denver, CO by National Board President Ed Wasserman, PSI utilizes the local climbing community to provide underserved families with resources for physical activity and personal growth. Our mission is to build healthier kids and stronger communities through climbing.
PSI's Cascadia chapter (NW Oregon & SW Washington) is the first chapter outside of Colorado, opened in 2024. Cascadia's current main focus is the Sendership program, which offers financial assistance to kids to pay for for classes, summer camp, and teams.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Portland, OR 97209
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Networking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3-5 hours/week
- We hold board meetings on the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month at 8pm (usually virtually).