BOARD APPLICATION AND POSITION DESCRIPTION
Overview
The Board of Haven’s Harvest governs the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long term priorities for programs, including the development of goals established in the strategic plan. Additionally, the Board oversees the Executive Director, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the organization. Overall, the members of the Board contribute the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long term organizational stability and ensure year- to-year educational excellence for the mission of Haven’s Harvest: building communities and reducing food waste, one food rescue at a time.
The Board of Directors has up to 15 voting members. Terms are for 2-3 years.
Board Member responsibilities include attendance at regular board meetings as well as teleconference meetings and active electronic conversations as part of Board committees. We expect 80 percent participation at regularly scheduled meetings, which typically last two hours per meeting. In some years the Board has held additional meetings. Board members also hold a fiduciary responsibility for management of organizational capital and ensuring appropriate filings with federal, state, and local authorities consistent with the organization’s status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The attendance policy allows for removal if three consecutive meetings are missed without notice.
Declaration of Candidacy
Board positions require a time and energy commitment that should not be underestimated. Candidates are urged to consider personal priorities for the next year as well as the ways to contribute to the development of the organization.
Resources available to prospective members:
Organizational Documents: Strategic Plan, Bylaws, FY Budget, and others upon request
Program Overview & Calendar of Events
Email or call the Executive Director with questions, or if you would like the contact information for the current Nominating
Committee chair. To apply:
Submit the one-page Board Application (page 2 of this document) and your résumé to Lori Martin, Executive Director. PLEASE WRITE “NEW BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION” in the subject line.
Copies of the one-page application will be distributed to those selecting members and will aid in understanding how you would like to contribute to the organization’s work.
Time and Financial Considerations
Meetings:
Board Meetings- bi-monthly
Committee Work (generally by email or Zoom)
Annual Meeting: second Thursday in January
Annual Fundraiser- board participation needed/required
Donations: As with any Board, members will be solicited for a cash or in-kind donation; 100% participation is sought; the amount is optional but we ask that board members consider giving at a leadership level. Board members should maintain an active membership status during their term.