Organization Details Organization Name: The Prairie Garden Address: P. O. Box 21043

WINNIPEG MB R3R 3R2 Website: http://www.theprairiegarden.ca Organizational Description: A non-profit organization dedicated to providing knowledge of horticulture and gardening to the public. The Prairie Garden has published an annual book on gardening since 1937. Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6427 Description of Duties:

Position Summary The Treasurer serves as the board's lead financial steward, ensuring the organization remains financially healthy, transparent, and compliant. Because the nonprofit contracts a separate bookkeeper , the Treasurer's role centers on oversight, review, strategic guidance, and financial reporting , not daily data entry or transaction processing.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Oversight - Provide highlevel review of the organization's financial position, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with boardapproved budgets.
- Budget Leadership - Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Executive; present the proposed budget to the board for approval.
- Board Reporting - Present clear, comprehensible financial reports at board meetings, highlighting trends, risks, and variances.
- Bookkeeper Oversight - Review monthly financial statements prepared by the bookkeeper; ensure proper categorization, reconciliations, and adherence to accounting policies.
- Internal Controls - Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place, including segregation of duties, approval processes, and safeguarding of assets.
- Compliance Monitoring - Oversee compliance with federal and provincial reporting requirements, including annual filings,



and nonprofit returns.
- External Financial Reviewer Coordination - Serve as the primary board contact for external financial reviewers; ensure timely completion of required reviews.
- Policy Development - Lead creation or updates of financial policies (e.g., expense reimbursement, reserve policy, investment policy).
- Strategic Financial Guidance - Advise the board on longterm financial planning, sustainability, and risk management.
- Banking & Signing Authority - Maintain oversight of banking relationships; serve as an authorized signing officer as defined by board policy.

Qualifications

- Financial literacy and comfort reading financial statements
- Experience in budgeting, financial oversight, or accounting
- Understanding of nonprofit governance and fiduciary duties
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to a diverse board
- Integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to the mission

Time Commitment

- Attend regular board meetings (every second month)
- Review monthly financial statements
- Lead annual budget cycle and yearend review
- Estimated 3-6 hours per month.

Skills Required As listed above Skills Gained/Related Careers Experience with a small board

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment:

Flexible Hours

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace Organization will provide: A letter of reference

Training/Orientation

How To Apply

- Online Application Form Below
- Email: [email protected] (Include Prospect ID)

Closing Date: Aug 31, 2026

📌 Treasurer - Nonprofit Board Member (Winnipeg)
🏢 Volunteer Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg