What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treasurer: Board Member, non-profit position at Cold Noses Sanctuary?
Cold Noses Sanctuary seeks Treasurer for Board of Directors
Cold Noses is seeking a Treasurer to serve as a Board Member. This role consists of maintaining our financial records via Quickbooks; managing financial statements for the Board, and budget planning.
The Treasurer will help to establish both long- and short-term fundraising plans for the sanctuary to operate. This includes initiating capital campaigns, as well as ongoing donor retention.
Cold Noses Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal sanctuary for special needs animals and is dedicated to rescuing these animals and providing life-long care as well as educating the community about the value of every life. We aim to demonstrate that, while these animals may do things differently, they are still capable of living happy lives.
Our Board of Directors is a 100% volunteer board, and very active in helping to establish operational protocols and public-outreach events.
Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Financial Oversight
- Alignment with the Cold Noses Sanctuary mission
- Public Outreach
- Strategic Planning
The farm is located on a quintessential,100-year-old dairy farm in the heart of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. No longer serving as a dairy farm, the new sanctuary is undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation to serve dogs, cats, horses, goats, and donkeys.
Role Description
Board Members collaborate with leadership and staff to strengthen community outreach, cultivate donor and partner relationships, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. We ask each Board Member to pledge funds each year. We also encourage Board Members to volunteer when possible at the sanctuary, if local.
Qualifications
- Experience in non-profit governance, including board service, policy oversight, or strategic planning.
- Background in financial stewardship such as budgeting, financial review, or fundraising and development.
- Skills in community engagement, stakeholder relationship-building
- Knowledge of sanctuary management is optional but beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
- Commitment to the mission of Cold Noses Sanctuary
- Professional experience in fields such as nonprofit management, business, social services, or related areas.
- Previous leadership experience and willingness to contribute to committees and organizational initiatives.