YWCA VT Camp Hochelaga
Overview of Organization
YWCA Vermont is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
At an organizational level, YWCA Vermont recognizes the reality of the Vermont state demographics being predominantly white (Vermont population is 95% white) and the leadership of the organization being predominantly white, as well. Through consultation with other racial justice focused local organizations, YWCA Vermont has identified the need to take time to bring purposeful, action-based anti-racist work to the majority white community we already serve in order to make real change in eliminating racism in Vermont.
YWCA Vermont strives to take a more active role in racial justice issues within the local community by bringing the mission of eliminating racism into our current programming with the greatest intentionality. Through staff training, programming at Camp Hochelaga, Leaders on the Lake and Rise, intentional support of a diverse network of local families through the Circle of Girls+ Scholarship Fund, and by cultivating purposeful partnerships with well-intentioned local organizations, YWCA Vermont is already taking steps to bring the mission to life.
Mission Area: Human Services (children/youth/adult/senior)
Size of Organization: $500K – $1M
Position Overview
- Safeguards operating funds
- Sees that procedures meet accounting standards for cash receipts.
- Sees that banking procedures meet accounting standards.
- Sees that the YWCA controls over cash disbursements conform to recommendations.
- May sign checks.
- Safeguards capital and other funds
- Assures security of funds deposited in banks or other institutions.
- Assures security of invested funds.
- Makes recommendations for funds and investments.
- Reports to the Board of Directors, membership, public
- Makes monthly (or regular) reports to the Board on operating funds.
- Reports periodically to the Board on capital or other funds.
- Other responsibilities
- Must be elected to the Board of Directors and be willing and able to serve a three-year term as Treasurer
- Sees that financial obligations are met.
- May sign leases or other obligations.
- Sees that an independent CPA audits the books annually.
- Serve on the Executive Committee and as ex-officio member of the Finance and Facilities Committee.
Desired Skills: General Board Governance, Nonprofit Financials
Additional Information
Current # of Board Members: 6
Carries liability insurance?: Yes
Carries D&O liability insurance?: Yes
Time Expectations: 5-10 hours
Meeting Frequency: Once a month
Meeting Location: Remote
Length of Term (in years): 3
Financial contribution required?: No
Service on committee required?: Yes