Finance: Volunteer Finance & Strategy Associate

Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world. Minds Matter is a national organization with chapters in 14 cities across the country. Minds Matter Chicago supports students as they grow both personally and academically, helping them build confidence, strengthen their skills, and explore opportunities beyond their immediate surroundings. We work with highly motivated students who are committed to earning a college degree and believe that financial circumstances should not limit access to higher education. We partner with schools across Chicago who nominate high-performing sophomores to apply to the program. Interested students complete a selective application process that includes recommendations and an interview. Those accepted are paired with two mentors who support them over a three-year period. These mentors, who are college-educated professionals, serve as consistent guides and role models, often maintaining lasting relationships with students well beyond the program. Our comprehensive program includes SAT preparation, vocabulary development, writing and critical thinking workshops, and college access support. Students receive support with college applications, scholarships, and financial aid, along with access to career panels, guest speakers, and educational field trips. Each summer, students participate in a college summer program, building exposure to campus life and preparing them for enrollment in a four-year college. , INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW NONPROFIT FINANCE REALLY WORKS? Minds Matter Chicago is growing our volunteer Finance Team, and we're looking for professionals who want to build their skills, expand their network, and use their expertise to support a mission that matters. This is more than an opportunity to volunteer. It's an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the ins and outs of nonprofit financial management while collaborating with experienced professionals and business leaders. Our volunteer community includes entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals with experience at leading firms including Deloitte, PwC, and EY. You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside people who bring deep experience in finance, accounting, consulting, business strategy, and organizational leadership. As part of the Finance Team, you can gain exposure to areas such as Nonprofit budgeting and financial managementFinancial reporting and forecastingFinancial controls and organizational planningStrategic financial decision-makingSupporting the long-term financial sustainability of a growing nonprofit This opportunity is especially great for young and emerging professionals who want to take what they're learning in their careers and apply it in a new environment, while gaining experience they may not yet have access to in their day-to-day roles. Whether you work in finance, accounting, consulting, banking, business, or another related field, this is a chance to develop your skills, learn from experienced professionals, grow your Chicago network, and make a tangible contribution to an organization serving ambitious students. You don't need to be an expert in nonprofit finance. Bring your skills, your curiosity, and your willingness to contribute. Build your experience. Expand your network. Learn from leaders. Make an impact. Ready to join us? Apply https //mindsmatter.tfaforms.net/5152541 Questions? Contact volunteers@mindsmatterchicago.org