BOARD MEMBER
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We’re recruiting new board members!
 
In 2004, we began as a project undertaken by a few volunteers. Since then, BAG has grown immensely, and in 2018, we harvested more than 800,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to families facing food insecurity in Massachusetts. We are working to meet our Strategic Business Plan goal of rescuing a million pounds annually by 2019!
 
Our team is an Executive Director, four full time operations staff who direct our gleaning and distribution efforts, and several part time and seasonal staff. Our staff partner with a list of 1,700 volunteers, over 50 partner farms, 500+ emergency food providers. The Board is currently comprised of eleven dedicated members.
 
We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences who will help further our mission. As we grow, we are committed to continued excellence combined with increased diversity and inclusion.

We are particularly interested in bringing on board members with

• nonprofit experience and/or business/corporate connections in diverse areas of Greater Boston
• a demonstrated commitment to addressing hunger, strengthening local food systems, food access policy
• interest in working to increase the social capital and equity of people and communities that have been marginalized.

 
Board members must commit to attending monthly meetings, assisting with fundraising, outreach, and community-building events throughout the year, and make significant contributions to committee work. Board committees vital to our growth include Governance, Finance, and Fundraising/Development. To maximize efficiency, committees often collaborate by phone/email or by sharing working documents online to:

• Monitor program performance and impact;
• Oversee compliance with laws and regulations and fulfillment of contractual obligations;
• Provide financial oversight and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Approve a fundraising strategy and monitor its implementation and effectiveness.

 
We are looking for individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in—and learn—regardless of their primary area of expertise. We hope you will consider sharing your time, ideas, and talent with us during this exciting time. With your help, we can have an even greater impact in fighting food insecurity.
 
If you are interested in discussing potential board membership, please contact us at bostonareagleanersboard@gmail.com or fill out an application below.

Board Member Role Description

Our mission & diversity statement

our strategic business plan

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