Edit Board Info Nonprofit Details Nonprofit Name EIN Maturity --- not set --- Start-Up (0-2 years) Growing (3-5 years) Mature (6+ years) Size --- not set --- Less than 10 employees 10-25 employees 26-50 employeees 51+ employees Budget --- not set --- Less than $25,000 $25,000-$100,000 $100,000-$500,000 $500,000-$2 million $2 million-$10 million More than $10 million How did you learn about BoardBank? Not Provided Cincinnati Cares United Way Website/Staff Family/Friend/Co-Worker ArtsWave - Partner Interact for Health - Partner Leadership Council for Nonprofits OneSource Executive Service Corps. - Partner GreenLight Fund - Partner Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio - Partner JPS Non Profit Strategies - Partner Other Organization / Program Nonprofit Contact Info First name Last Name Position Phone Email Director First Name Director Last Name Director Phone Director Email Director Email Board Information Formatted Board Description Visual Text <p class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated">Gorman Heritage Farm’s mission is to educate about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability and the environment. Our vision is to cultivate an informed, involved community dedicated to Building Healthy Futures, and Our values fulfilling the Gorman’s legacy are: Self-reliance, Stewardship, Service, Fun Experiential Learning, and Meaningful Labor.</p> The role of our Board at Gorman Heritage Farm is to support furthering the impact & reach of our Mission and progress against our Vision while supporting the Gorman's legacy. This is done by collaborating with the Executive Director and Staff in regards to the operations on the 122-acre Farm, developing and maintaining partnerships, ensuring fiscal stability, and general stewardship of our constitution. Board Description Gorman Heritage Farm’s mission is to educate about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability and the environment. Our vision is to cultivate an informed, involved community dedicated to Building Healthy Futures, and Our values fulfilling the Gorman’s legacy are: Self-reliance, Stewardship, Service, Fun Experiential Learning, and Meaningful Labor. The role of our Board at Gorman Heritage Farm is to support furthering the impact & reach of our Mission and progress against our Vision while supporting the Gorman's legacy. This is done by collaborating with the Executive Director and Staff in regards to the operations on the 122-acre Farm, developing and maintaining partnerships, ensuring fiscal stability, and general stewardship of our constitution. Formatted Board Requirements Visual Text Board Members are expected to: <ul> <li>Exercise duty of care and loyalty to the Foundation by being informed, exercising independent judgment, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in good faith.</li> <li>Have and maintain a working understanding of the Foundation’s constitution, contract with Village of Evendale, Strategic Plan, Land Use Plan, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, and operating procedures and policies.</li> <li>Promote the mission of the Foundation and Farm, as well as activities and events.</li> <li>Prepare for and attend at least 80% of all Board meetings.</li> <li>Be an active member of at least one Committee of the Board.</li> <li>Support the development efforts of the Foundation which may include recruiting donors and sponsors.</li> <li>Recruit quality board member candidates as needed and in alignment with the direction of the Board.</li> <li>Focus on the strategic direction of the Foundation while supporting and appropriately deferring to the experience, expertise and management of the Foundation Staff with respect to day-to-day operations.</li> <li>Pledge to contribute to the Foundation no later than January 31 of each year (or by the end of your first month as a Board Member).</li> <li>Support the Farm’s annual fundraising event, Row by Row, in a meaningful way through attendance, sponsorship, and/or donation.</li> <li>Show support of the Foundation Staff and value their hard work with the annual Sunflower Festival by volunteering for at least one shift (barring unforeseen scheduling circumstances).</li> <li>Familiarize myself with the Farm and Staff by visiting or volunteering at the Farm.</li> <li>Be respectful of views, opinions, and concerns of the other Board members, the staff, and the public.</li> <li>Maintain the confidentiality of strategic, personnel, financial, and other sensitive information.</li> </ul> Board Requirements Formatted Onboarding Visual Text On-Boarding consists of an in-person walk-through of our operations as well as general information session covering a packet of information with an existing subset of the Board and Executive Director. Onboarding On-Boarding consists of an in-person walk-through of our operations as well as general information session covering a packet of information with an existing subset of the Board and Executive Director. Time Commitment (hours/month) 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7+ -- Parent -- Add New When Board Meets Where Board Meets Board Size --- not set --- Under 10 members 11-20 members 21+ members Board Donations We expect our board members to make sizable contributions. Please contact for more information. We require a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members. We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions. -- Parent -- Add New Additional donation expectation information At a minimum Board Members are expected to contribution something financially each year to reach 100% Board Giving. Board Info to Listings --- not set ---
