Treasurer

The primary responsibilities of the Treasurer as described in the FOM bylaws are as follows:

The Treasurer of the organization shall have authority over the financial matters of the organization as defined by rules and/or policies established by the Executive Committee.

The Treasurer is responsible for financial operations, monitoring, and reporting for Friends of Mongolia.  As a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, FOM's official tax exempt status must be maintained through regular reporting to the IRS and clear financial and accounting policies.  The Board of Directors and other Officers hold a legal responsibility along with the Treasurer to act in good faith and to maintain due diligence in ensuring that income appropriately used.

The Treasurer's general responsibilities include:

  • Responsibility for all financial activity within FOM both in the United States and in Mongolia

  • Authorization to withdrawal cash, write checks and transfers funds between FOM accounts to satisfy the legitimate and approved expenses of FOM

  • Maintaining financial records in a digital format that include bank statements, receipts for expenses incurred, receipts for donations, tax forms, and all other documents that relate to FOM’s finances and tax status

  • Completing forms as needed to retain FOM’s 501(c)(3) status

  • Preparing and distributing an annual budget, created in consultation with the Co-Directors and Executive Committee

  • Receiving funds, generally by check or online donation system

  • Acknowledging donations with a donor receipt

  • Ensure that donations are recorded

  • Work with National Peace Corps Association on joint memberships

  • Prepare financial reports

The Treasurer will work with the Membership Coordinator to when renewing and adding new members.