Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.
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Chief Financial Officer (Volunteer)
PromiseFinance | Financial Strategy, Stewardship & Organizational Sustainability
Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Division PromiseFinance
Location Remote / Hybrid (NYC Collaboration as Needed)
Type Volunteer Executive Leadership Role
Commitment Approximately 5–10 Hours Per Week
Minimum Commitment 6-Month Commitment Required
Reports To Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Works Closely With Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, PromiseMeasure, Development & Advancement Leadership, Program Leadership, and Strategic Partners
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit organization supporting children, youth, and families experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, educational enrichment, creative expression, workforce development, and community-centered opportunity.
Every program, partnership, and opportunity we create requires thoughtful stewardship of resources.
At MAP, Finance Is Not Simply About Numbers.
It is about trust.
It is about sustainability.
It is about ensuring that every dollar entrusted to our mission advances meaningful impact for the communities we serve.
About PromiseFinance
PromiseFinance serves as MAP's financial leadership and stewardship division.
The division is responsible for helping the organization build sustainable, transparent, accountable, and mission-aligned financial systems that support both present operations and long-term growth.
PromiseFinance helps answer critical organizational questions
- How do we sustainably fund our mission?
- How do we align resources with priorities?
- How do we maximize impact with limited resources?
- How do we build long-term financial resilience?
- How do we prepare MAP for future growth?
PromiseFinance exists to ensure that mission and stewardship remain inseparable.
Role Overview
Mentor A Promise is seeking an exceptional
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a strategic partner to the Founder & CEO and a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The CFO will oversee the organization's financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, financial reporting, risk management, and long-term sustainability efforts.
This leader will help build the financial foundation necessary for MAP to scale responsibly while maintaining strong stewardship, transparency, and accountability.
The CFO will help ensure that financial decisions support
- Mission impact
- Organizational sustainability
- Strategic growth
- Operational effectiveness
- Responsible governance
This is not simply an accounting role.
This is an institution-building role.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Organizational Stewardship
Lead the development and execution of MAP's financial strategy by
- Aligning financial resources with organizational priorities
- Supporting long-term sustainability planning
- Evaluating growth opportunities and financial implications
- Advising executive leadership on financial decisions
- Building financial frameworks that support strategic goals
Help ensure every financial decision advances MAP's mission and future growth.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
Oversee
- Annual organizational budgeting
- Multi-year financial forecasting
- Departmental budget planning
- Resource allocation strategies
- Scenario planning and financial modeling
- Organizational financial projections
Support data-informed decision-making across all divisions.
Financial Reporting & Executive Decision Support
Provide leadership with
- Financial dashboards
- Budget-to-actual reporting
- Financial performance reviews
- Cash flow analysis
- Strategic financial insights
- Executive-level financial recommendations
Translate financial information into actionable organizational decisions.
Revenue Sustainability & Growth
Partner with development and advancement leadership to
- Align fundraising strategy with organizational goals
- Evaluate revenue diversification opportunities
- Support grant budgeting and financial planning
- Strengthen financial sustainability efforts
- Develop long-term revenue strategies
Help create a resilient and diversified funding model.
Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Controls
Support the development and oversight of
- Financial policies and procedures
- Internal control systems
- Financial compliance practices
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Audit readiness
- Financial governance standards
Help protect the organization's resources and reputation.
Board & Governance Support
Partner with the Board of Directors and Finance Committee to
- Prepare financial reports
- Support financial oversight responsibilities
- Present financial performance updates
- Assist with strategic planning discussions
- Support governance and accountability practices
Help strengthen financial transparency and stewardship.
Organizational Growth & Strategic Investments
Evaluate
- New programs and initiatives
- Expansion opportunities
- Technology investments
- Strategic partnerships
- Organizational infrastructure needs
- Long-term capital requirements
Help determine where MAP should invest resources to maximize mission impact.
Cross-Divisional Financial Leadership
Collaborate with
- PromiseMeasure
- PromisePeople
- PromisePrograms
- PromisePublic
- PromiseLearning
- PromiseStudios
- PromiseStack
- PromiseShield
- PromiseFinance Team Members
Help build financial literacy, accountability, and stewardship throughout the organization.
First-Year Priorities
Within the first year, the CFO will help
- Establish enterprise-level financial planning systems
- Develop multi-year financial forecasts
- Create executive financial dashboards
- Strengthen budgeting processes
- Review and enhance internal controls
- Build long-term sustainability strategies
- Support fundraising and revenue planning efforts
- Improve financial reporting and transparency
- Strengthen board-level financial oversight processes
Success Measures
Success in this role includes
- Strong financial stewardship
- Sustainable organizational growth
- Improved budgeting and forecasting accuracy
- Strong financial reporting systems
- Increased organizational financial literacy
- Enhanced internal controls and compliance
- Strong board confidence in financial management
- Increased financial sustainability
- Improved alignment between resources and mission priorities
Qualifications
We welcome candidates from diverse nonprofit, corporate, public sector, consulting, and financial leadership backgrounds.
Helpful experience may include
- Finance leadership
- Accounting
- Financial planning and analysis
- Nonprofit finance
- Budget management
- Auditing
- Strategic planning
- Risk management
- Investment or capital planning
- Executive leadership
Strong candidates often demonstrate
- Strategic financial thinking
- Executive leadership experience
- Financial modeling and forecasting expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations
- Commitment to ethical stewardship and mission-driven leadership
CPA, MBA, MPA, CFA, finance, accounting, economics, business, or related experience is highly valued.
Why This Role Matters
Mission without sustainability cannot endure.
Programs cannot grow without stewardship.
Impact cannot scale without strong financial leadership.
The Chief Financial Officer helps ensure that Mentor A Promise remains financially strong, strategically focused, and capable of serving children and families for years to come.
This role helps transform resources into opportunity and stewardship into lasting impact.
What You'll Gain
- Executive leadership experience within a growing nonprofit organization
- Opportunity to help shape MAP's financial future and long-term sustainability
- Collaboration with the Founder, Board, Executive Leadership Team, and strategic partners
- Meaningful impact supporting children, youth, and families experiencing housing instability
- Professional references and letters of recommendation
- The opportunity to help build one of New York City's most innovative youth-serving organizations
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit
- Resume or CV
- Brief statement of interest
- Relevant finance, accounting, budgeting, or executive leadership experience
Please share experience involving
- Financial leadership
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Strategic planning
- Nonprofit finance
- Financial reporting
- Risk management
- Organizational growth
Help build the financial foundation behind the mission.
Because every opportunity we create for a young person begins with responsible stewardship, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to long-term sustainability.
This role holds the pieces together.
From resources to strategy to impact—help ensure every dollar advances the mission before it is spent.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.
