BOARD DIRECTOR
APPLICATION PROCESS
Dear Friends,
We’re not just gleaning, we’re growing! Boston Area Gleaners is excited to announce that we are seeking new Board Members to serve on our Board of Directors. We sincerely hope you will consider applying.
Gleaning originally arose thousands of years ago when farmers would allow those in need to harvest surplus crops from their fields. In 2004, Boston Area Gleaners began as a small gleaning project undertaken by a few volunteers. Since that time, BAG has grown immensely, and in 2017, provided more than 635,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to hungry people in eastern Massachusetts. We are working to meet our Strategic Business Plan goal of providing a million pounds annually by 2019!
Currently, BAG fulfills its core mission through its Executive Director, two full time operations managers who direct our gleaning and distribution efforts, and several part time and seasonal staff, a volunteer list of 1,700-plus gleaners, 50-plus partner farms, 500-plus emergency food providers, and the Board of Directors. The Board is currently comprised of eleven dedicated members.
We now seek individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences who will help further our mission. As we grow our staff and Board, Boston Area Gleaners is committed to continued excellence combined with increased diversity and inclusion.
With respect to Board development, we are particularly interested in bringing on individuals with nonprofit experience and/or business/corporate connections in diverse areas of Greater Boston, and/or a demonstrated commitment to addressing hunger, strengthening local food systems, and 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 between meetings. Board committees are vital to BAG’s growth; active committees include Governance, Finance, and Fundraising/Development. To maximize efficiency, these committees often collaborate by phone/email or by sharing working documents online. Committees assist the organization by
Though we are looking for individuals with specific skills and talents, we are ultimately in need of new board members who are unafraid to roll up their sleeves and pitch in—and learn—regardless of their primary area of expertise. To that end, we hope that 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 exploring and discussing your potential interest in Board membership, please contact the Executive Committee at bostonareagleanersboard@gmail.com or begin the application process below.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors, Boston Area Gleaners
We’re not just gleaning, we’re growing! Boston Area Gleaners is excited to announce that we are seeking new Board Members to serve on our Board of Directors. We sincerely hope you will consider applying.
Gleaning originally arose thousands of years ago when farmers would allow those in need to harvest surplus crops from their fields. In 2004, Boston Area Gleaners began as a small gleaning project undertaken by a few volunteers. Since that time, BAG has grown immensely, and in 2017, provided more than 635,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to hungry people in eastern Massachusetts. We are working to meet our Strategic Business Plan goal of providing a million pounds annually by 2019!
Currently, BAG fulfills its core mission through its Executive Director, two full time operations managers who direct our gleaning and distribution efforts, and several part time and seasonal staff, a volunteer list of 1,700-plus gleaners, 50-plus partner farms, 500-plus emergency food providers, and the Board of Directors. The Board is currently comprised of eleven dedicated members.
We now seek individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences who will help further our mission. As we grow our staff and Board, Boston Area Gleaners is committed to continued excellence combined with increased diversity and inclusion.
With respect to Board development, we are particularly interested in bringing on individuals with nonprofit experience and/or business/corporate connections in diverse areas of Greater Boston, and/or a demonstrated commitment to addressing hunger, strengthening local food systems, and 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 between meetings. Board committees are vital to BAG’s growth; active committees include Governance, Finance, and Fundraising/Development. To maximize efficiency, these committees often collaborate by phone/email or by sharing working documents online. Committees assist the organization by
- Monitoring program performance and impact;
- Overseeing compliance with laws and regulations and fulfillment of contractual obligations;
- Financial oversight and ensuring efficient use of resources; and
- Approving a fundraising strategy and monitoring its implementation and effectiveness.
Though we are looking for individuals with specific skills and talents, we are ultimately in need of new board members who are unafraid to roll up their sleeves and pitch in—and learn—regardless of their primary area of expertise. To that end, we hope that 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 exploring and discussing your potential interest in Board membership, please contact the Executive Committee at bostonareagleanersboard@gmail.com or begin the application process below.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors, Boston Area Gleaners