Board of Directors-Treasurer

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Empowering Strides is seeking a volunteer to join our Board of Directors as Treasurer. Empowering Strides’ mission is to empower children with emotional, behavioral and/or cognitive challenges through therapeutic horsemanship to improve social/emotional interaction and helping to build a deeper sense of self awareness. While riding and learning to care for the program horses, we instill confidence, responsibility, and self-worth in our students. We create a positive and impactful setting using animals that enriches each rider’s life.

Board of Directors Responsibilities

• Legal and Fiduciary Responsibility: Ensure the organization adheres to legal and ethical standards. Act in the best interest of the organization.

• Strategic Oversight: Approve the organization’s strategic plan, monitor progress, and ensure its implementation.

• Fundraising and Resource Development: Support and actively participate in fundraising efforts. Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners.

• Advocacy: Promote the organization's mission and goals in the community and to relevant stakeholders.

• Evaluation: Regularly evaluate the organization's performance, programs, and financial health.

Treasurer Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial health of the organization, ensuring proper financial management and oversight.

• Lead the board in the review and approval of budgets and financial reports.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory financial requirements.

• Understand the financial position of the organization and communicate it to the board.

• Provide financial reports and budgets for grants as needed.

Requirements:

• Background in accounting, finance or similar financial-related field.

• Proficiency in Quickbooks online.

• Attend board meetings in Snohomish, WA.

• Experience with horses is preferred.

• Experience with nonprofits is preferred.