Key Skills

Job Description

📌 Job Title: Board Member - Treasurer 🧭 Location: Remote (The Netherlands) 🕒 Employment Type: Volunteer / Part time (2-4 hours weekly) 🧠 About Advocates Who Thrive Advocates Who Thrive is a mission-driven nonprofit foundation committed to championing dignity, growth, and inclusion for marginalized voices around the world. We believe that advocacy begins within — by building thriving, inclusive communities, and equipping change-makers with the tools and support they need to lead courageously. Through training, coaching and capacity-building, we partner with grassroots and global allies to amplify the voices of those often unheard, working towards a future where thriving is a human right, not a privilege. At AWT, we are more than an organization — we are a values-driven movement, powered by purpose, collaboration, and radical empathy. 🎯 Role Overview We are seeking a passionate Board Member to join our team as Treasurer. You don't need prior board experience or a high-level corporate career to apply—everyone is welcome! In this role, you'll help guide Advocates Who Thrive by providing big-picture guidance and financial oversight to keep our foundation healthy, sound, and moving forward. Rather than handling daily operations, you'll act as a trusted advisor, asking thoughtful questions and making sure our finances and strategy stay on track to empower the communities we serve. 📋 Key Responsibilities Good Governance & Sound Decision-Making: Helping ensure the organisation follows clear, sensible rules and stays true to its values. Accountability & Financial Oversight: Keeping an eye on our overall organizational health and checking that money and resources are used wisely and responsibly. Strategic Guidance: Offering feedback and fresh perspectives on key decisions without needing to do hands-on, daily tasks. Legal & Ethical Stewardship: Helping us remain fully compliant with legal, ethical, and board responsibilities. Supportive: Acting as a sounding board for the organisation, offering expertise, perspective and networks where relevant. Ensure alignment with AWT’s values, tone, and equity-first approach Treasurer-Specific Oversight: Reviewing financial updates, helping plan budget directions, and ensuring financial clarity across the board. 🌱 Qualifications & Skills Comfort with money & numbers: You are interested in finance and budgets, though you don't need a corporate finance career. Courage to speak up: You feel comfortable asking critical questions, sharing your view, and offering constructive feedback. Accessibility & Openness: No corporate background or past board experience required—we value real-world perspective and commitment. Responsibility: You understand that being on a board comes with real accountability — including financial and ethical responsibility. Integrity: You're transparent, proactive, and not afraid to speak up when something feels off. Team spirit: We work together in an informal, respectful, and open-minded way. Strong skills in collaboration and decision-making. 📈 Preferred (but not required) Previous experience in a nonprofit or advocacy-based organization Multilingual fluency / intercultural fluency Lived experience related to the communities we serve 💼 What We Offer A supportive and values-aligned team environment Flexibility and autonomy A platform to contribute to meaningful, global impact 🎁 Volunteer Perks As a token of our appreciation for your dedication, we offer the following: Travel Compensation: Reimbursement for travel expenses related to events or activities conducted on behalf of AWT. Learning & Development: Priority access to internal coaching, training, and development opportunities — plus possible access to partner programs. Monthly Community Meetings: Join us for mission-focused discussions and delicious vegan snacks & drinks with fellow team members. Written Reference: Receive a personalized letter of recommendation to support your future professional or educational pursuits. 📌 What to Expect in the Recruitment Process: We believe in transparency and respect for every candidate’s time. Here’s what you can expect: CV Screening – We review your background for mission and skills alignment. One Virtual Interview (with HR & Chairman of the board) – A friendly and focused conversation about your motivation, experience, and alignment with our work. Feedback – After the process completion, we will send you an email with feedback within 7 business days.. We value every application and ensure a respectful and timely process. ✨ Questions? Reach out to our People Team via email ([email protected])

Core Responsibilities

Provide board-level guidance and financial oversight, including reviewing financial updates, contributing to budget planning, and promoting responsible use of resources. Support sound governance, legal and ethical compliance, strategic decisions, and alignment with the organization’s values.

Requirements

Applicants should be comfortable with finances and budgets, willing to ask critical questions, and able to contribute responsibly and collaboratively with integrity. Prior board or corporate experience is not required; nonprofit experience, multilingual or intercultural fluency, and relevant lived experience are preferred but optional.

Benefits

• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Coaching, Training, and Development Opportunities
• Monthly Community Meetings
• Written Reference