Board Treasurer
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZTION
Share Pregnancy & Infant Support Loss, Inc. (Share) is a non-profit organization that serves those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. The loss of a baby is one of life’s most painful struggles and Share provides caring support for bereaved families and guides them to a place of healing. All programs and services are offered to bereaved parents free of charge.
National Share is headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri and has nearly 85 chapters in 29 states. The National Share Office serves over 4000 individuals annually throughout the world and provides assistance through hospital visits, phone support, grief-counseling services, support groups, resource materials, memorial events, education, and advocacy.
Position Title: Board Treasurer
Status: Volunteer
Location: St. Louis metropolitan area – may consider remote applicants
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Share is currently seeking a new Board member to serve as Treasurer. As a Board member of Share, you will join a team responsible for the Organization's legal, fiscal, and ethical oversight. The Board supports Share’s goals and policies, evaluates its effectiveness, and ensures financial stability. While day-to-day operations are led by Share’s Executive Director, the Board member relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have Finance or Accounting experience; Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive) preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates on and reviews and approves Share’s annual budget and audit report
- Reviews monthly financial statements and provides regular updates to the Board
- Works closely with the Share Accounting Manager, when needed
- Attends quarterly board meetings (through Zoom) and one annual board retreat
- Assists the Executive Director and Board members in identifying and recruiting other Board Members, as needed
- Serves on the Executive Committee of the Board or other task forces, as needed
- Be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies, and programs
- Acts as an ambassador for the Organization; attends fundraising and other events as a representative of Share
- Consider Share a philanthropic priority and make monetary gifts in addition to supporting fundraising events
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email Executive Director, Sarah Lawrenz, slawrenz@nationalshare.org to begin the application process.