Finequity Volunteer Committee Member Role

Brooklyn, New York

finEQUITY
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Volunteer Committee Member Opportunity - finEQUITY

finEQUITY is seeking passionate and dedicated committee members to support our board in achieving key goals for the upcoming year. As a committee member, you'll play an essential role in advancing our work supporting justice-impacted individuals in building financial health.This is a meaningful opportunity to engage with a nonprofit, gain governance experience, and shape initiatives that create lasting impact. Important Note: This is not a board role, and committee members will not have voting power on board decisions.

Volunteer Committee Members can lend their expertise in the following areas:

Nominating & Development
  • Identifying and recruiting new committee members
  • Coordinating training and leadership development
  • Ensuring alignment with organizational needs
Finance, Compliance, Infrastructure & Performance
  • Providing financial oversight and reviewing budgets
  • Supporting policy development and organizational evaluations
Marketing, Communications, PR & Fundraising
  • Developing outreach strategies and fundraising initiatives
  • Identifying media opportunities to expand finEQUITY's reach
Time Commitment/Term:
  • Attend quarterly committee meetings (approximately two hours per meeting)
  • One-year term with an option for renewal based on mutual agreement
Committee Goals for the Year

The committee will focus on key initiatives to strengthen finEQUITY's leadership and organizational foundation:
  • Plan and execute a pilot fundraising event to establish a reliable revenue stream
  • Recruit new board members and elect an independent chair to diversify leadership
  • Develop and implement financial oversight policies
  • Organize board governance training to improve effectiveness
  • Create a comprehensive board manual and onboarding protocol
Qualifications

Required:
  • Proven leadership experience in finance, marketing, communications, or development
  • Passion for advancing financial health for justice-impacted individuals and families
  • Ability to engage in discussions, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively
Preferred (Not Required):
  • Experience in nonprofit governance or committee work
Secretary Role Opportunity- finEQUITY is also seeking a Secretary to help keep committee operations organized.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Record and distribute meeting minutes
  • Maintain accurate documentation
  • Ensure organized record-keeping
Date Posted: 23 April 2025
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