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Published 19 days ago

Grant Finance & Compliance Coordinator (Volunteer)

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Women

    Description

    Grant Finance & Compliance Coordinator (Volunteer)

    Grant Finance & Compliance Coordinator (Volunteer)

    Volunteer | Remote | 3–5 hours per week

    Who We Are

    At Creshendo, we believe everyone deserves the chance to belong, rebuild, and rise. In partnership with displaced communities, we co-create solutions by listening deeply, collaborating intentionally, and centering lived experience.

    Driven by integrity, empathy, and curiosity, we design bold, inclusive programs that reimagine what's possible for displaced communities. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change, you'll feel right at home here.

    Why This Role Matters

    Grant funding enables Creshendo to expand programs that directly support migrant and refugee communities. Strong financial coordination ensures we remain accountable to our funders while creating reliable systems that support sustainable organizational growth.

    In this role, you'll help establish practical grant finance and compliance processes that will continue to benefit the organization as we scale.

    What You'll Be Doing

    Grant Budget & Financial Coordination

    • Track grant budgets and funding requirements
    • Help reconcile grant expenditures against approved budgets
    • Assist with preparing financial information for grant reports

    Grant Compliance

    • Coordinate with the Finance and Development teams on grant compliance requirements
    • Monitor grant reporting deadlines and deliverables
    • Maintain organized grant documentation and financial records
    • Identify potential compliance risks and recommend improvements

    Systems Development

    • Help develop scalable grant finance and compliance processes as Creshendo grows
    • Recommend improvements that strengthen accountability and operational efficiency

    What You Bring

    Required

    • Experience in one or more of the following:
      • Grants management
      • Finance
      • Accounting
      • Nonprofit administration
      • Compliance
      • Budgeting
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a remote environment

    Nice to Have

    • Experience working with nonprofit organizations or grant-funded programs
    • Familiarity with grant financial reporting and donor compliance requirements
    • Interest in strengthening systems within early-stage organizations

    What You'll Gain

    Joining Creshendo means you'll:

    • Help strengthen the financial foundation of a growing global nonprofit
    • Support programs serving migrants and refugees worldwide
    • Collaborate with an international, mission-driven team
    • Apply your finance and compliance expertise to meaningful social impact
    • Gain experience helping build systems that will scale alongside the organization

    How We Work

    We operate with a G.Y.S.T. mindset: clarity over chaos, consistency over perfection, and action over ego.

    We value collaboration, ownership, continuous learning, and practical solutions that help our teams—and the communities we serve—thrive.

    Time Commitment & Structure

    • Approximately 3–5 hours per week (likely lower initially)
    • Fully remote
    • Flexible schedule
    • Reports to the Director of Development & Partnerships
    • Works closely with the Finance Team

    How to Apply

    Send your resume to hr@creshendo.org with:

    • A few lines about your interest in the role
    • Your time zone and general availability

    We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of migration or displacement.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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