Volunteer Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer (Board Officer)

About the role

The Treasurer is an Officer of the Board of Directors and serves as the Foundation's Chief Financial Officer for governance purposes. This is a leadership role focused on strategic financial stewardship, fiduciary oversight, and nonprofit accountability—not day-to-day bookkeeping or accounting operations. In addition to supporting the Foundation's financial oversight, the Treasurer provides governance-level financial oversight for one to two carefully selected fiscally sponsored film or media projects each year, working collaboratively with project producers, the Executive Director, the Foundation's bookkeeper, and CPA to help ensure sound financial management, transparency, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly virtual Board of Directors meetings.
• Review periodic financial reports and advise the Board on the Foundation's financial position.
• Support annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Help ensure appropriate financial policies, internal controls, and nonprofit compliance are maintained.
• Review financial information to support informed Board decision-making.
• Provide governance-level financial oversight for one to two carefully selected fiscally sponsored film or media projects annually.
• Collaborate with project producers, the Executive Director, bookkeeper, and CPA to monitor project budgets, financial reporting, grant distributions, and compliance with fiscal sponsorship agreements.
• Promote responsible stewardship of organizational resources, donor funds, and charitable assets.

Board Service Expectations

• Participate actively in quarterly Board meetings and strategic planning discussions.
• Review financial reports and meeting materials in advance.
• Uphold the Foundation's mission, bylaws, governance policies, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Exercise sound, independent financial judgment in the best interests of the organization.
• Champion transparency, accountability, and ethical nonprofit governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance, nonprofit financial management, business administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience serving as a Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Finance Committee member, or nonprofit Board member is preferred.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, budgets, and financial reports.
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting, charitable organizations, grant management, or fiscal sponsorship is desirable.
• Strong collaborative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passion for environmental sustainability, storytelling, education, or social impact.

About Compathos Foundation

Since 2010, Compathos Foundation has advanced environmental stewardship and social well-being through the power of storytelling, education, and community engagement. Building on more than fifteen years of nonprofit leadership, the Foundation has produced award-winning films, educational initiatives, interactive media, public events, and digital platforms that inspire positive environmental and social change. Our signature initiative, Films for the Planet, is a global streaming platform and event series that connects audiences with award-winning documentaries, filmmakers, scientists, innovators, and thought leaders working to create a more sustainable and compassionate future.

Compathos collaborates with award-winning filmmakers, experienced media professionals, educators, scientists, and mission-driven organizations to develop and amplify stories that inspire meaningful action. Through our Fiscal Sponsorship Program, we selectively partner with exceptional independent film and media projects that align with our charitable mission and values.

Why Join Our Board?

This is an opportunity to apply your financial expertise in support of meaningful environmental and social impact initiatives. As Treasurer and Board Officer, you will help strengthen the Foundation's long-term sustainability while providing financial oversight for a select number of fiscally sponsored projects created by award-winning filmmakers and experienced media professionals. Working alongside the Executive Director, producers, bookkeeper, CPA, and fellow Board members, you'll help steward innovative storytelling projects that educate, inspire, and engage audiences around the world while ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship, transparency, and nonprofit accountability.