Board Treasurer, Volunteer

The Prevention Collaborative is a Canadian-registered nonprofit organisation dedicated to ending violence against women and children globally. We work alongside partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to support the development and scale of evidence-based prevention strategies. Our team is virtual, globally distributed, and mission-driven.

We are currently seeking a committed, innovative Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for candidates who bring skills and experience to contribute to our overall strategy and share responsibility for its vision, governance, and financial stewardship. We are seeking people dedicated to gender equality, especially individuals who feel passionate about reducing violence against women and girls.

The Role

As a volunteer Board member with the Collaborative, you will work closely with our global Board of individuals committed to preventing violence against women and children around the world to achieve our vision of safe, connected and joyful homes and communities.

The Treasurer is an officer of the Board of Directors responsible for helping ensure the financial integrity, sustainability, and accountability of the organisation. The Treasurer supports the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities by overseeing financial reporting, monitoring financial health and risk, and ensuring appropriate financial policies and controls are in place.

Key Responsibilities

All members of the Board share a commitment to operating from our principles of responsiveness, power sharing, generosity, creativity and self-reflectiveness.

Board members are value-driven individuals who bring a commitment to collaborative and responsible leadership.

In addition, the Treasurer contributes to:

Financial oversight

• reviewing financial statements and reports for the board
• monitoring the organisation’s financial position
• supporting the development and approval of the annual budget
• Governance and compliance with Canadian regulations

Board leadership

• serving as a financial resource to the Board
• assisting Board members in understanding fiduciary responsibilities
• contributing to strategic planning and financial sustainability.

The Treasurer works closely with the Co-Director (Operations), the finance team, and the Board Chair.

All board members demonstrate:

• The ability to apply foresight and innovative thinking to support the Collaborative’s strategic plan
• Interest and ability to work with a diverse team of individuals towards a common goal
• Excellent communication skills and cultural fluency
• The willingness to build networks and facilitate connections across different individuals and sectors

The Treasurer also brings:

• Experience in the Canadian non-profit sector, ideally in international development
• CPA designation preferred or similar strong understanding of non-profit financial management
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• Preferred location in Canada

Time Commitment

• Attend regular Board meetings (quarterly, typically online 2-3 hours, possibly 1 in-person per year)
• Participate in Finance/Audit Committee meetings as applicable (1 hour per month)
• Review financial materials in advance of meetings
• Additional time during budget development, audit periods, or major organisational transitions

Terms of Office of Directors

The term of office shall be three years, with the possibility to renew for an additional three-year term.

The Treasurer may resign from the Board of Directors at any time by giving notice in writing to the Board Chair.

No Director shall receive a salary, remuneration, honorarium or fee for performance of tasks which are the duties of the position(s) she/he/they holds.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the role to recruitment@prevention-collaborative.org by July 15, 2026.