Board Member – Fundraising
Our board | The Gorman Heritage Farm Board is an oversight and governance Board, not involved in the daily operations of the Farm. We have 5 standing committees: Finance (monthly conference call), Land Use (monthly in person), Education (quarterly in person), Fundraising/Marketing (quarterly in person), and Executive (as needed). Each Board Members is expected to participate on a Committee. We need Board members with Fundraising and Marketing experience. |
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Position | Expectations for Board Members
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Desired skills *required | Event Management, Fundraising*, Grants |
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When | Generally the 3rd Monday at 6pm in January, March, May, July, September & November. |
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Where | Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd. Evendale, OH 45241 |
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Commitment | 1 to 3 hours/month |
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Donation | We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions. |
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Requirements | Be invested in the mission of Gorman Heritage Farm to educate about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and the environment. Attend all Board and Committee meetings. Board members are expected to attend and participate in our annual events, the Row by Row Dinner in late August (buy ticket/table, bring guests, paddle raise) and the Sunflower Festival the first weekend in October (volunteer time), as well as our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (Spring) and Dinner (fall). |
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On-boarding | Board application and resume reviewed by Executive Committee. Meeting with the Executive Director and Board Chair. Farm tour with Executive Director. Opportunity to sit in on a board meeting. An onboarding manual is provided. |
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Our mission | The mission of Gorman Heritage Farm is to educate about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and the environment. |
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Causes | Education, Environment, Life Skills |
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