Seeking Applicants for Annie’s Project Board of Directors & Advisory Committee
Annie’s Project Vision
Women in Agriculture are change agents who strengthen their businesses, families, and communities.
Annie’s Project Mission
To empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources.
Board of Directors
Annie’s Project announces that they are currently seeking a diverse range of applicants for positions on their Board of Directors to fulfill two year terms.
Annie’s Project desires energetic and engaged board members who are interested in actively working on the growth and development of Annie’s Project.
Annie’s Project Board of Directors’ (the Board) has the responsibility to define the overall policies and direction of Annie’s Project. The policies set by the Board will insure that the vision, mission and goals of Annie’s Project are achieved. Board leadership and governance keeps the resources and efforts focused on the vision, mission and goals of Annie’s and helps to ensure that can operate to its fullest capacity.
The Board may be comprised of up to 11 members, but no fewer than five (5) members. There will be up to seven (7) members at-large and four (4) officers.
Board Members
- Qualifications:
- Must have the interest of women in agriculture at heart
- Must have an interest in research-based education
- Must have skills to serve on one of the Annie’s Project committees including one or more of the following abilities: curriculum development, fundraising, leadership development, marketing, training & support.
- Must have time to commit to board meetings, committee meetings and activities.
- Prefer skilled networkers
- Board members:
- Are an advocate for the Annie’s Project vision and mission
- Make decisions in the best interest of Annie’s Project
- Ensure wise stewardship – prudent use of Annie’s Project assets
- Participate in planning for the organization including program development, implementation, evaluation and fundraising
- Expectations:
- Regularly attend Board meetings (every other month)
- Serve on one board committee (meets alternate months at minimum)
- Volunteer for assignments and complete them on time
- Prepare for meetings, review pertinent documents, and give feedback on minutes and reports.
- Responsibilities:
- Set vision and policy
- Approve budgets
- Receive reports
- Approve contracts and hire employees
Minimum time commitment includes regular board meetings every other month and Annie’s Project committee meetings in alternating months. Committee project work. Leadership and board development activities. Preparation time for meetings. Total Minimum Annual Commitment 80 hours.
Applications will be taken through April 2, 2021
How to apply
People interested in applying for a Board of Director position should provide:
- A resume or CV, including references
- A letter of application detailing the candidate’s interest; other information on talents and experiences that are not detailed on their resume/CV; and any previous involvement in Annie’s project.
- Applicants should also indicate which committee(s) that they are interested in serving on and provide evidence of skills that would relate to the committee. It would be helpful if a ranking of committee preferences could be provided. Committees include – Curriculum, Facilitator Training and Support, Marketing and Resource Development (fundraising)
- Please indicate if you would be interested in serving on the newly created Advisory Committee in the event that all Board positions are filled.
Applicant materials should be sent via e-mail by April 2, 2021 to:
Annie’s Project Vice-President
Questions may be directed to Kelvin Leibold, or Annie’s Project Co-CEO’s Karisha Devlin, or Doris Mold.
Applying for a position does not guarantee a place on the Board of Directors
Advisory Committee
Annie’s Project announces that they are currently seeking a diverse range of applicants for positions on their newly formed Advisory Committee to fulfill two year terms.
The Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee will be a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills which augment the knowledge and skills of the Annie’s Project Board of Directors in order to more effectively guide the organization. The Advisory Committee does not have formal authority to govern Annie’s Project, the advisory committee serves to make recommendations, provide advice, and/or provide key information and materials to the Board. The Advisory Committee members: may assist with public relations; may provide program staff with a fresh perspective on programmatic issues; may work on fund development activities in conjunction with the Board and staff.
- Two year term with the opportunity of one additional term. Up to four years contiguous. May reapply after two years of being off the committee.
- Each Advisory Committee member serves on one Annie’s Project Committee along with Board of Directors members, and any other volunteers that may be appointed to said committee. Committees include: Curriculum, Facilitator Training and Support, Marketing and Resource Development (fundraising).
- Advisory Committee of the whole meets at least quarterly. Annie’s Project Committees meet at least every other month.
- Up to 15 members will be appointed to these national volunteer committee positions.
- Advisory Committee members will have the opportunity to participate in a new leadership development program.
Minimum time commitment includes regular quarterly advisory committee meetings and Annie’s Project committee meetings in every other month. Committee project work. Leadership and Advisory Committee development activities. Preparation time for meetings. Total Minimum Annual Commitment 60 hours
Applications will be taken through April 2, 2021
How to apply
People interested in applying for an Advisory Committee position should provide:
- A resume or CV, including references
- A letter of application detailing the candidate’s interest; other information on talents and experiences that are not detailed on their resume/CV; and any previous involvement in Annie’s project.
- Applicants should also indicate which committee(s) that they are interested in serving on and provide evidence of skills that would relate to the committee. It would be helpful if a ranking of committee preferences could be provided. Committees include – Curriculum, Facilitator Training and Support, Marketing and Resource Development (fundraising)
Applicant materials should be sent via e-mail by April 2, 2021 to:
Annie’s Project Co-CEO
Questions may be directed to Annie’s Project Co-CEO’s Karisha Devlin, or Doris Mold.
Applying for a position does not guarantee a place on the Advisory Committee