Month: July 2026

Brunswick County Homeless Coalition: Treasurer — Job Description

Role summary

The Treasurer maintains the nonprofit’s cash-basis bookkeeping using a spreadsheet, manages banking and payments, tracks restricted grants balances (while keeping all funds in one bank account), produces a simple monthly report of grant and general fund balances, and and reports to the Board of Directors, with a commitment to responsible stewardship. The Treasurer is a board member/officer and a member of the executive committee.

Key responsibilities

1) Cash-basis bookkeeping in spreadsheet (primary)

– Maintain the nonprofit’s accounting workbook(s): income, expenses, and transaction log.

2) Banking, deposits, reconciliation (single bank account)

– Maintain day-to-day oversight of the single bank account (online banking access, recording deposits, write and mail checks as authorized).

– Reconcile the spreadsheet cash balance to the bank statement monthly and investigate/reconcile differences.

3) Restricted grant tracking using spreadsheets (lump-sum received; 3–4 active)

Because restricted funds share one bank account, the Treasurer tracks restrictions outside the bank account using separate spreadsheets:

– Monitor the grant spreadsheets (e.g., Grant A/B/C/D) that show:

– lump sum received, grant expenses paid to date, and restricted balance remaining

4) Monthly financial reporting

Prepare a simple monthly report (examples provided) including:

– Cash summary (beginning cash, receipts, payments, ending cash)

– Restricted grant status (by grant)

5) Budgeting & cash planning

– Record and monitor annual budget (template and examples provided)

6) Year-end close & tax preparation support

– Complete year-end reconciliation and finalize the spreadsheet books.

– Organize documentation and export/compile the year-end summary information needed for the NC Secretary of State office, charitable solicitation division.

– File the (postcard) form 990

Time commitment

– Meetings: Attend monthly meetings, the second Tuesday of the month in the evening

– Ongoing: about 10–20 hours/month (bookkeeping + writing/mailing checks + reconciliation + grant tracking + monthly report)

– Year-end: 20–40 hours depending on grant documentation and reporting needs

Qualifications

– Ability to maintain cash-basis books in a spreadsheet and prepare reports

– Ability to accurately track restricted grants separately while using the single bank account

– Commitment to the mission and values of Brunswick County Homeless Coalition

Preferred qualifications

– Experience with nonprofit bookkeeping and/or spreadsheet accounting systems

– Familiarity with grant documentation requirements and restricted vs. unrestricted distinctions

Next steps: Visit the Volunteer Page for information on how to volunteer or for more information.

Brunswick County Homeless Coalition Call-Taker job description:

• Works from home utilizing RingCentral telephone app to answer and
  return calls.

• Identifying callers needs and coordinating services (rent,power,
  shelter,etc.) on their behalf.

• Provide funds and offer referral services to assist clients.
• Documentation of calls and expenditures as required.
• Compassion, listening skills,and exercising good judgement are
  necessary as BCHC clients are normally in immediate need of
  assistance.

• Weekly client calls: 25-35.
• Time required :20-30 hours one week per month.

Next steps: Visit the Volunteer Page for information on how to volunteer or for more information.

Volunteer Spotlight

This month, we’re honored to shine a light on one of the compassionate hearts behind the
Brunswick County Homeless Coalition, Bobby Brown. (pictured below)
Bobby’s journey with the coalition began through an unexpected connection while volunteering
at Lord’s Miracle Acre harvesting collards. There, they met one of our founders, Rita, who
invited them to attend one of the coalition’s soup outreach events. That simple invitation became
the beginning of a meaningful ministry of serving neighbors in need.

Today, Bobby faithfully serves as one of our call-takers, answering calls from individuals and
families seeking assistance. Whether connecting someone with available resources, offering
financial assistance when possible, or simply taking time to pray with and for those who call,
they are often one of the first voices of hope someone hears during a difficult season.
When asked what inspired him to serve, Bobby’s answer is simple and powerful: his faith.
Believing that Jesus Christ calls His followers to serve others, he has embraced this season of
life after retirement as an opportunity to give their time to helping those in need.

Bobby stated that one of the most meaningful parts of volunteering has been the privilege of
speaking with people facing incredibly difficult circumstances and having the opportunity to offer
practical help, encouragement, and prayer. Those moments are a reminder that sometimes
hope begins with someone simply answering the phone and caring enough to listen.

For anyone considering volunteering, Bobby encourages you to take that first step. Serving as
a call-taker is a meaningful way to show compassion and make an immediate difference in
someone’s life. While it does require a commitment of time, the opportunity to serve others in
such a personal way is incredibly rewarding.

We are deeply grateful for volunteers like Bobby whose faith, compassion, and willingness to
serve make a lasting impact in our community. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus
and for helping bring hope to those who need it most.