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.
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