Treasurer, Board of Directors
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Prevention Collaborative
Remote (local)- Career category: Finance
- Job type: Volunteering
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Volunteer position (unpaid)
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 03/07/2026
- Location: North and Central America
About the Prevention Collaborative
The Prevention Collaborative is a Canadian-registered nonprofit organisation dedicated to ending violence against women and children globally. We work alongside partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supporting the development and scale of evidence-based prevention strategies. Our team is virtual, globally distributed, and mission-driven. We are currently seeking a committed, innovative Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for candidates who bring skills and experience to contribute to our overall strategy and share responsibility for its vision, governance, and financial stewardship. We are seeking people dedicated to gender equality, especially individuals who feel passionate about reducing violence against women and girls.
The Role
As a volunteer Board member with the Collaborative, you will work closely with our global Board of individuals committed to preventing violence against women and children around the world to achieve our vision of safe, connected and joyful homes and communities. The Treasurer is an officer of the Board of Directors responsible for helping ensure the financial integrity, sustainability, and accountability of the organisation. The Treasurer supports the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities by overseeing financial reporting, monitoring financial health and risk, and ensuring appropriate financial policies and controls are in place
Key Responsibilities
All members of the Board share a commitment to preventing violence against women and their children and operating from our principles of responsiveness, power sharing, generosity, creativity and self-reflectiveness. Board members are values driven individuals who bring a commitment to collaborative and responsible leadership. In addition, the Treasurer contributes to:
Financial oversight
- reviewing financial statements and reports for the board
- monitoring the organisation’s financial position
- supporting the development and approval of the annual budget
- Governance and compliance with Canadian regulations
Board leadership
- serving as a financial resource to the Board
- assisting Board members in understanding fiduciary responsibilities
- contributing to strategic planning and financial sustainability. The Treasurer works closely with the Co-Director (Operations), the finance team, and the Board Chair.
All board members demonstrate: -
The ability to apply foresight and innovative thinking to support the Collaborative’s strategic plan
- Interest and ability to work with a diverse team of individuals towards a common goal
- Excellent communication skills and cultural fluency
- The willingness to build networks and facilitate connections across different individuals and sectors
The Treasurer also brings:
- Experience in the Canadian non-profit sector, ideally international development
- CPA designation preferred
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- Preferred location in Ontario, Canada
The Prevention Collaborative is a Canadian-registered nonprofit organisation dedicated to ending violence against women and children globally. We work alongside partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supporting the development and scale of evidence-based prevention strategies. Our team is virtual, globally distributed, and mission-driven. We are currently seeking a committed, innovative Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for candidates who bring skills and experience to contribute to our overall strategy and share responsibility for its vision, governance, and financial stewardship. We are seeking people dedicated to gender equality, especially individuals who feel passionate about reducing violence against women and girls.
The Role
As a volunteer Board member with the Collaborative, you will work closely with our global Board of individuals committed to preventing violence against women and children around the world to achieve our vision of safe, connected and joyful homes and communities. The Treasurer is an officer of the Board of Directors responsible for helping ensure the financial integrity, sustainability, and accountability of the organisation. The Treasurer supports the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities by overseeing financial reporting, monitoring financial health and risk, and ensuring appropriate financial policies and controls are in place
Key Responsibilities
All members of the Board share a commitment to preventing violence against women and their children and operating from our principles of responsiveness, power sharing, generosity, creativity and self-reflectiveness. Board members are values driven individuals who bring a commitment to collaborative and responsible leadership. In addition, the Treasurer contributes to:
Financial oversight
- reviewing financial statements and reports for the board
- monitoring the organisation’s financial position
- supporting the development and approval of the annual budget
- Governance and compliance with Canadian regulations
Board leadership
- serving as a financial resource to the Board
- assisting Board members in understanding fiduciary responsibilities
- contributing to strategic planning and financial sustainability. The Treasurer works closely with the Co-Director (Operations), the finance team, and the Board Chair.
All board members demonstrate: -
The ability to apply foresight and innovative thinking to support the Collaborative’s strategic plan
- Interest and ability to work with a diverse team of individuals towards a common goal
- Excellent communication skills and cultural fluency
- The willingness to build networks and facilitate connections across different individuals and sectors
The Treasurer also brings:
- Experience in the Canadian non-profit sector, ideally international development
- CPA designation preferred
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- Preferred location in Ontario, Canada
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