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The Foley Foundation is always looking for people to help advance our mission and we’re eager to hear from you. Please reach out when you see opportunities.
Career Opportunities
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Part Time Bookkeeper / Accountant (1099 Contractor)
June 2026
About the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
The Foley Foundation (JWFLF) advocates for American hostages and wrongful detainees held abroad and promotes journalist safety. Established after the brutal murder of conflict journalist James Foley by ISIS in 2014, the Foundation seeks to further Jim’s legacy through advocacy, education, and support for families of Americans held abroad.
JWFLF operates as a lean, mission-driven nonprofit organization with a national profile. Strong financial management and reporting are essential to supporting its programs, fundraising, and governance responsibilities.
Role Overview
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is seeking a part-time, external bookkeeper/accountant (1099 contractor) to support ongoing financial operations.
This is a steady, recurring engagement replacing a longtime provider and is ideal for a professional experienced in supporting small nonprofits with monthly bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance readiness.
The role focuses on accurate execution, monthly close discipline, and reliable financial reporting, with potential for limited advisory input to improve systems and workflows.
Job Description
The individual selected for this role will manage the Foundation’s day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly financial processes, including transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance support.
The Executive Director provides oversight and direction on financial structure; the contractor is responsible for timely, accurate execution and proactive issue identification.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment accounts monthly
- Download, post, and code transactions in QuickBooks Online
- Track and reconcile Stripe and other revenue platforms
- Categorize expenses across programs, events, and funding restrictions
- Post payroll entries and maintain records
- Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Budget vs Actuals
- Support Form 990 preparation and 1099 filings
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online
- Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting
- Familiarity with nonprofit accounting preferred
- High attention to detail and reliability
Working Structure
- 1099 contractor role
- Remote with a preference among equally qualified candidates for the ability to help process accounting related paperwork at our Portsmouth, NH headquarters
- Ongoing monthly engagement
Application Requirements
Posting will remain open until filled with a qualified candidate
Resume detailing relevant experiences (e.g., accounting services provided to small businesses and/or nonprofit organizations) and relevant certifications (e.g., CPA)
Brief statement of interest including any established hourly rate
2–3 relevant references
Send application materials and questions to resume@jamesfoleyfoundation.org with the subject line: “bookkeeper/accountant role;” not all applications will receive a response due to limited staff capacity
Volunteer Opportunities
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Event Planning
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation invites you to share Jim’s mission and legacy by volunteering your time. Those who wish to volunteer may do so by completing our contact form.
- Event Planning – Events include
- Foley 5k Run (Rochester, NH)
- Foley Freedom Awards (Washington, DC)
- Marquette and Northwestern Alumni (Chicago, IL)
- Phoenix Foley Alliance (Phoenix, AZ)
- Event Planning – Events include
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Other Volunteer Needs
- Trauma Counseling
- Psychiatrists – For returning American hostages and their families
- Medical Care
- Mid-level Providers – For returning American hostages and their families
- Freelance Conflict Reporter Training
- Administrative Assistance
- Graphic Design
- Digital Expertise Specifically in social media and website CMS
- General Research and Documentation
- Fundraising
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In Kind Donations
In Kind Donations are welcome! Goods, for use by the Foundation for special events or auctions. Services and pro-bono expertise are always needed. Those who wish to offer in kind donations, may do so by completing our contact form.
- Printing Services
- Accommodation in Washington, DC For American hostage families and advocates
- Airline travel For American hostage families and hostage advocates
- Grant Writing
We Advocate for the Freedom of All Americans Held Hostage Abroad
The Foley Foundation is a principled advocate for U.S. hostage prevention and release, working with government, hostage families, the press, partner NGOs and other influential stakeholders.
Help Us Save Lives
Your donation directly supports our nonprofit mission by assisting hostages and their families and keeping journalists safe – through vital advocacy, research, and education.
