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Role patterns
A role pattern is a job description you can lift straight into your own organisation: what the role is for, what it is accountable for, and what it decides on its own. 121 of them, grouped by team.
Finance
- Bookkeeper Accurate and up-to-date financial records Used by 8 organisations we support
- Budget & Board Alignment Budgeting discipline without surprises, but not penny wise pound foolish Used by 6 organisations we support
- Budget Development & Stewardship The organization's budgets are structurally sound, strategically grounded, and easy to update as plans evolve. Used by 7 organisations we support
- Finance Capacity Multiplier Staff at the organization has the right skills and knowledge on financial topics, including financial implications of their roles. Used by 3 organisations we support
- Financial Systems Reliable financial tools enabling efficient operations Used by 2 organisations we support
- Financial Systems & Processes Financial systems and processes enabling Financial insight and efficient operations. Used by 4 organisations we support
- Payments Reliable processing of all money flowing in and out - from invoicing clients to settling obligations on time Used by 4 organisations we support
- Payments & Bank setup Timely payments to suppliers with safeguarded bank accounts Used by 2 organisations we support
- VAT Timely and compliant VAT filings Used by 3 organisations we support
- Payroll Administrator Timely and accurate compensation for all team members Used by 7 organisations we support
- Financial Dashboards Financial management based on clear and up-to-date information on spending Used by 5 organisations we support
- Financial Reporter Decision-ready financial insights for leadership and stakeholders. Used by 7 organisations we support
- Payments Approver Timely payments to suppliers with safeguarded bank accounts Used by 5 organisations we support
Legal & Compliance
- Board Member Secured long term impact on the mission of the organisation. Used by 10 organisations we support
- Risk Management & Legal Counsel Identified and mitigated legal and compliance risks Used by 2 organisations we support
- Data Privacy & Protection Protected personal data through privacy compliance Used by 3 organisations we support
- Contracts & Agreements Clear, enforceable agreements protecting organizational interests Used by 4 organisations we support
- Intellectual Property Protected intellectual property and brand assets Used by 1 organisation we support
- Nonprofit Status & Filings Valid nonprofit status enabling tax-exempt operations Used by 2 organisations we support
Operations
- Operations Lead Coherent and effective operational support across the organization Used by 7 organisations we support
- Office & Facilities Coordinator Well-equipped and welcoming physical workspaces Used by 4 organisations we support
- Culture & Engagement Pulse Visible organizational culture enabling continuous improvement Used by 3 organisations we support
People Ops
- Collaboration Culture Builder Effective collaboration through tools and processes Used by 4 organisations we support
- Compensation & Benefits Fair, transparent and competitive compensation structures that attract and retain great people Used by 2 organisations we support
- Feedback & Trust Person All colleagues feel safe to speak up and see their feedback lead to positive changes Used by 4 organisations we support
- Onboarding & offboarding A smooth onboarding and offboarding experience for all new and leaving team members. Used by 5 organisations we support
- Leave & Accommodations Supported employee wellbeing through transitions and challenges Used by 4 organisations we support
- Employee Records Organized employee records enabling effective people operations Used by 5 organisations we support
- HR Systems Accessible and accurate employee information systems Used by 4 organisations we support
- Learning & Development Growing team capabilities through structured development opportunities Used by 4 organisations we support
Tech & Infrastructure
- Domains & DNS Reliable and secure domain infrastructure serving the organization's digital presence Used by 5 organisations we support
- Software Tools & AI Well-chosen and well-maintained software and AI tools enabling productive collaboration Used by 8 organisations we support
- IT Security Protected organizational systems and data through proactive security practices Used by 6 organisations we support
- Systems Integration Connected tools and automated workflows reducing manual work Used by 6 organisations we support
Other roles
- Accountant Accurate financial records and regulatory compliance through expert bookkeeping and advisory Used by 9 organisations we support
- AI Assistant AI-powered productivity and content assistance Used by 6 organisations we support
- ANBI Advisor Secured ANBI-status enabling the foundation's tax-exempt operations and donor deductibility Used by 2 organisations we support
- Application Infrastructure Reliable, secure technical foundations on which the organisation's digital applications run and users can access them. Used by 3 organisations we support
- Arbodienst Every employee dealing with illness has a clear path back to work, and every employer stays compliant with Dutch absence law without having to navigate it alone. Used by 2 organisations we support
- Automation Connecting tools and automating repetitive workflows Used by 2 organisations we support
- Banking Organizational bank accounts and transactions Used by 5 organisations we support
- Calendar Keep the team’s shared calendar, so everyone can see and book time. Used by 11 organisations we support
- CDN & Media Delivery Fast content delivery and media streaming infrastructure Used by 1 organisation we support
- CMS & Blogging Content management and publishing for blogs and articles Used by 3 organisations we support
- Community Platform Online community engagement and member management Used by 4 organisations we support
- Customer Impact Customers see the impact of our work and shape how we improve our services Used by 11 organisations we support
- DNS & Web Security Domain management, DNS, and web application security Used by 7 organisations we support
- Document Collaboration Collaborative document editing and creation Used by 12 organisations we support
- E-learning Continuously learning and developing members of our team Used by 2 organisations we support
- Email Organizational email accounts and communication Used by 13 organisations we support
- Email Outreach Personalized bulk email sending and mail merge Used by 1 organisation we support
- Employee Engagement Measuring and improving team satisfaction and culture Used by 2 organisations we support
- Encrypted Messaging Secure private messaging for sensitive communications Used by 3 organisations we support
- ERP / Business Suite Used by 1 organisation we support
- Event Ticketing & Registration Used by 1 organisation we support
- External Trust Person A confidential, independent channel outside the organization where anyone can safely report and process unwanted behaviour Used by 2 organisations we support
- Forms & Surveys Collecting structured input via forms and surveys Used by 3 organisations we support
- Fundraising & Donations Online fundraising campaigns and donation collection Used by 5 organisations we support
- HR & Payroll Human resources management and payroll processing Used by 6 organisations we support
- Interactive Presentations Engaging presentations with live audience interaction Used by 1 organisation we support
- Interior Design Physical spaces that work for the people in them and express what the organization stands for Used by 1 organisation we support
- Legal Counsel External legal advice and compliance Used by 3 organisations we support
- Link Management URL shortening, branded links, and click tracking Used by 2 organisations we support
- Mapping & Visualization Geographic data visualization and mapping Used by 2 organisations we support
- Nonprofit Software Discounter Used by 6 organisations we support
- Paid Ads People who are actively looking for what the organisation offers find it — at a sustainable cost per acquisition. Used by 2 organisations we support
- Payment Processing Accepting and processing payments and donations online Used by 5 organisations we support
- Podcast Hosting Publishing and distributing podcast episodes Used by 1 organisation we support
- Professional Networking Professional presence and networking on social platforms Used by 1 organisation we support
- Recruitment / Applicant Tracking Used by 3 organisations we support
- Role Management Clear roles FTW Used by 1 organisation we support
- SEO Search engine optimization and organic visibility Used by 2 organisations we support
- Social Media Management Managing organizational presence across social platforms Used by 2 organisations we support
- Spreadsheets Data organization, analysis, and reporting in spreadsheet format Used by 12 organisations we support
- Team Communication Connected team members through real-time messaging and shared channels Used by 12 organisations we support
- Time Tracking
- UI/UX Design Interface design and prototyping for digital products Used by 2 organisations we support
- Video Hosting Hosting and delivering video content at scale Used by 2 organisations we support
- Webinar Platform Used by 1 organisation we support
- Website Builder Building and maintaining the organizational website Used by 12 organisations we support
- Website Monitoring Uptime monitoring and performance alerts for web properties Used by 2 organisations we support
- Auditor Independent financial assurance through periodic audits and compliance reviews Used by 6 organisations we support
- Video Conferencing Effective remote meetings and virtual face-to-face collaboration Used by 6 organisations we support
- Async Video Clear asynchronous communication through recorded video messages Used by 3 organisations we support
- Tax Advisor Optimized tax compliance and filing across jurisdictions Used by 4 organisations we support
- Lawyer Protected organizational interests through expert legal advice and representation Used by 3 organisations we support
- Whiteboard Visual collaboration and brainstorming across distributed teams Used by 2 organisations we support
- Notary Authenticated legal documents and corporate formalities Used by 3 organisations we support
- Project Management Organized work delivery through structured task and project tracking Used by 12 organisations we support
- Knowledge Base Accessible organizational knowledge enabling informed decisions Used by 7 organisations we support
- Payroll Provider Processed payroll, tax withholdings, and employment filings per jurisdiction Used by 3 organisations we support
- Cloud Storage Secure and accessible file storage and document collaboration Used by 12 organisations we support
- Employer of Record Compliant international employment without local entity setup Used by 2 organisations we support
- Meeting Booking Efficient meeting scheduling reducing back-and-forth coordination Used by 3 organisations we support
- Recruiter Qualified candidate pipelines for open positions Used by 1 organisation we support
- App Launcher Faster daily workflows through instant keyboard-driven access to apps, files, and actions Used by 1 organisation we support
- Insurance Broker Appropriate coverage protecting the organization and its people Used by 2 organisations we support
- Password Manager Secured credentials and shared access through centralized password management Used by 7 organisations we support
- Pension Administrator Administered retirement plans and pension compliance Used by 4 organisations we support
- IT Support Maintained and secured IT systems and end-user devices Used by 2 organisations we support
- Secure Email Protected organizational communications through encrypted email Used by 2 organisations we support
- Email Marketing Engaged supporters through targeted email campaigns and newsletters Used by 8 organisations we support
- Web Developer Built and maintained organizational websites and web applications Used by 4 organisations we support
- CRM Managed donor and stakeholder relationships through structured data Used by 9 organisations we support
- Graphic Designer Professional visual identity and creative assets Used by 2 organisations we support
- Coach / Trainer Developed leadership capabilities and team effectiveness Used by 2 organisations we support
- Design Platform Professional visual content created efficiently by non-designers Used by 3 organisations we support
- Fundraising Consultant Strategic fundraising guidance and donor acquisition expertise Used by 1 organisation we support
- Web Analytics Data-informed web decisions through privacy-respecting visitor analytics Used by 5 organisations we support
- Cloud Hosting Applications and websites running reliably on managed infrastructure
- Landlord Secure and suitable premises held under clear lease terms Used by 1 organisation we support
- Accounting Software Accurate financial records through structured bookkeeping and reporting Used by 9 organisations we support
- Cleaning Service Consistently clean and hygienic workspaces Used by 1 organisation we support
- Catering & Refreshments Well-fed teams and guests through dependable office food and drink Used by 1 organisation we support
- E-Signatures Efficient and legally binding document execution Used by 4 organisations we support
- Office Supplies Stocked workplaces through fast sourcing of everyday goods and equipment Used by 1 organisation we support
- Insurance Provider Transferred risk through active insurance cover Used by 1 organisation we support
- Internet & Connectivity Uninterrupted internet and network access across the workplace Used by 1 organisation we support
- Travel & Transport Reliable and affordable travel for team members and program work Used by 1 organisation we support
- Postal & Shipping Documents and parcels arriving where and when they should Used by 1 organisation we support
- Sector Membership Sector standing and shared expertise through membership of a recognized body Used by 1 organisation we support