AODW Foundation — Treasurer
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The Art of Drinking Water Foundation

Treasurer

Board Welcome Packet Insert

Role: Treasurer (Board) Financial Stewardship

Role Purpose

The Treasurer ensures the financial integrity, transparency, and sustainability of The Art of Drinking Water Foundation.

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial health, reporting, and stewardship
  • Maintain accurate financial records and summaries
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and reserve planning
  • Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial standards
  • Provide financial insight to support board decision-making
The Art of Drinking Water Foundation

Treasurer

Board governance vs. operational services clarified

Role Separation

Board duties performed as Treasurer are unpaid governance responsibilities. Compensation applies only to operational finance services performed in a non-board capacity as Chief Financial Officer.

Compensation Structure

Operational Compensation (Upon Activation): $500 per month
Fixed monthly stipend for finance operations; not hourly.

Funding Trigger

  • At least $10,000 in awarded grant funding or documented, unrestricted committed donations, and
  • Maintenance of three (3) months of operating reserves after stipend payment
Operating Reserves Definition: Unrestricted cash (excluding restricted funds) sufficient to cover three (3) months of average operating expenses.
The Art of Drinking Water Foundation

Accountability Framework — Treasurer & CFO

Financial oversight & reporting expectations

Standing Outcomes

  • Accurate and timely financial records
  • Monthly finance snapshot delivered
  • Clear reserve tracking and reporting
  • Budget vs. actual visibility
  • Compliance awareness and alerts

Monthly Requirement

Submission of a Monthly Treasurer / CFO Finance Snapshot. Stipend release is contingent upon submission.

The Art of Drinking Water Foundation

Monthly Treasurer / CFO Finance Snapshot — Template

Reusable one-page form

  • Cash balance(s)
  • Operating reserves vs. target
  • Income received (restricted vs. unrestricted)
  • Expenses paid
  • Budget vs. actual summary
  • Upcoming obligations (next 30 days)

Quarterly Board Finance Agenda

  • Financial health overview
  • Reserve status
  • Budget adjustments
  • Compliance review
  • Board questions & guidance