Nonprofit Finance & Budgeting Advisor Opportunity Title: Volunteer Nonprofit Finance & Budgeting Advisor — Help Build a Sustainable Future

DESCRIPTION — Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Other Details

Every dollar entrusted to a nonprofit represents someone's belief in its mission.

The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen is a Garland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, freshly prepared meals and restaurant-style hospitality to neighbors in need.

As a growing nonprofit, we're committed to responsible financial stewardship, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

We're seeking a volunteer finance professional willing to share their expertise and help us strengthen our financial planning and reporting processes.

This is an advisory role supporting organizational leadership and our treasurer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and reviewing nonprofit budgets.
• Provide guidance on financial reporting practices.
• Help establish practical financial tracking procedures.
• Advise on monitoring program expenses and donations.
• Assist with budgeting for monthly community meal events.
• Provide input on financial sustainability planning.
• Help identify appropriate financial controls.
• Support preparation of financial information for grant applications.
• Share recommendations for improving financial processes.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or financial management.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ethical judgment.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• CPA credentials are welcome but not required.

Other Details:

This is an unpaid, advisory volunteer position with flexible scheduling. Much of the work can be performed remotely.

The volunteer will work with organizational leadership and the treasurer. Financial decisions and account access remain subject to organizational authorization and controls.

Why This Opportunity Matters:

Sound financial practices help us maintain donor confidence, make responsible decisions, sustain our meal programs, and prepare for future growth.