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.

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