Board Members Roles
Treasurer
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability and compliance.
- Monitor the organization's financial health, reviewing financial reports and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
- Oversee financial policies, internal controls, and risk management processes.
- In addition to the Board, partner with the Executive Director, external accounting firm, and legal counsel to guide financial decisions.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations, including federal and state grant requirements.
- Lead financial planning for major purchases and capital assets, including vehicles, equipment, and licensing.
- Participate in donor engagement analysis and support significant gift strategies and fundraising campaigns.
- Identify opportunities for financial diversification, including partnerships, federal/state/city grants, major donors, and sustainable revenue streams.
- Collaborate with fellow Board Members on governance, revenue generation, fundraising, and organizational strategy.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership in nonprofit finance at the executive or board level.
- Experience in financial oversight, compliance, and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations.
- Deep familiarity with federal and state grant programs and allocation oversight.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit financial sustainability, including multi-source funding strategies (grants, major gifts, individual donors, corporate partnerships, etc.).
- Experience with capital asset planning, including financial oversight for significant purchases, licensing, and long-term resource optimization (e.g., vehicles, equipment, facilities).
- Commitment to supporting organizational growth and scale through sound financial strategy.
- Ability to actively engage in donor conversations and fundraising efforts.
- Preference for candidates based in New York, particularly those familiar with NYC's food systems, sustainable farming initiatives, and funding landscape.
- CPA preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- The opportunity to positively impact your community and support local farmers.
- Working with a dedicated and passionate Board of Directors.
- The satisfaction of contributing to the financial health of a growing organization.
Vice President
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Board to support the organization's mission.
- Presided at board meetings in the President's absence and served as the chief volunteer officer.
- Work collaboratively with the President and Executive Director to develop and implement long-term goals.
- Oversee key committees and delegate tasks effectively.
- Represent the organization at community events and industry gatherings.
- Champion fundraising initiatives and cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors.
- Advocate for policies that support local agriculture and food systems.
- Assist the President in carrying out special projects when necessary.
- Serve on the executive committee if the board has such a committee.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in a non-profit, business, or government setting.
- Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local agriculture.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to delegate effectively and motivate others.
- A deep commitment to the mission and vision of the Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project.
Time Commitment:
- Board meetings are held quarterly, with additional committee work as needed.
- Active participation in fundraising events and community outreach is a core responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for our mission and comfortable engaging with various stakeholders.
Benefits:
- The opportunity to shape the future of local agriculture in your community.
- Working alongside a passionate and dedicated Board of Directors.
- Making a real difference in the lives of local farmers and consumers.