Seeking board members for a nonprofit

Minneapolis MN

Description

Seeking board members for Fair Trade Minneapolis, a nonprofit organization. Fair Trade (coffee, chocolate, bananas, sugar, artisan goods, etc.) pays farmers and artisans fairly, and protects the environment with the Fair Trade Standards. Fair Trade Minneapolis encourages people to choose Fair Trade products. We started as a Fair Trade Town on May 6, 2020, incorporated on April 21, 2021, and are now a 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization. ______________ Our Board of Directors is currently seeking additional board members who value Fair Trade to join our fun and mission-driven team. Please note: This is an uncompensated volunteer position. The Quick FAQs • Board meetings via Zoom: Two to four per year, on Mondays via Zoom from 7:30 to 9:00 pm • For example, Oct 17, 2022, March 27, 2023, … Our regular meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month via Zoom from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Board members should come to some regular meetings. We're still tiny and new, so there are a lot of decisions to be made. We typically meet in person at least once a year, in mid-July. • Terms: 1 year, renewable • We are a remote, working board Ideal board members: • Live in or near Minneapolis • Encourage people to choose Fair Trade products • Raise funds and/or help apply for grants • Could serve on at least one committee such as finance, governance, program, and/or events (committees have not yet been started). • Recruit or mentor new board members _____________ For more about Fair Trade Minneapolis, see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FairTradeMinneapolis and our webpage with the Fair Trade Campaigns: https://fairtradecampaigns.org/campaign/fair-trade-minneapolis/ How to Apply For your application, please: • Answer these questions: o What skills & experiences will you bring to the Board? o When did you first hear about Fair Trade? o What are some of your favorite Fair Trade products? o Which aspects of the Fair Trade Movement interest you the most? Fair Trade Minneapolis welcomes and values diversity on our board. If interested or if you have questions, please email and ask. Thank you for your consideration.