Associate Board Member, Hunger Free America

Requirements

• Strong passion for addressing hunger and food insecurity issues in New York City and nationwide.
• Active in their community with strong peer network, strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and potential donors; eager to fundraise in their social and professional circles.
• A strong track record of volunteer experience (nonprofit or otherwise) and/or experience with nonprofits is required; prior board experience is a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in fundraising and/or event planning is preferred but not mandatory. Willingness to learn and actively participate in fundraising efforts is essential.
• Lived experience with hunger is a plus.
• Proximity to New York City is a plus for in-person engagement, but not required.

Additional Information

About Hunger Free America: Hunger Free America (HFA), founded in 1983 as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, is a dynamic and highly effective national anti-hunger advocacy and direct service organization that is based in New York City but works in all 50 states. The Nation has written that the organization has grown into "one of the leading direct service and advocacy organizations on hunger and poverty in the nation." Our mission is to build a nonpartisan, grassroots movement to enact the public policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. Our long-term goal is not just to ameliorate the problem, but also to build the people's movement necessary to enact the economic and public policies needed to end hunger entirely. Given that hunger drains our economy and tears at our moral and civic fabric, we know that eliminating it will boost the nation both economically and spiritually. Towards that end, we have adopted the motto: "Ending hunger lifts us all." About the Associate Board: HFA is seeking dedicated and qualified candidates who are passionate about ending hunger in the U.S. to serve on our Associate Board. As an associate board member, you will play a vital role in supporting our organization's efforts through organizing and hosting fundraising events, elevating the profile of HFA's work, and by actively participating in learning opportunities related to nonprofit development. This is an exciting opportunity for an early or mid-career professional to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families experiencing hunger nationwide. The Associate Board will work in partnership with our Board of Directors. Volunteer role: This is an unpaid, volunteer position without any financial compensation or benefits. Questions? Email HFA Chief Development Officer Betty Ortiz at bortiz@hungerfreeamerica.org or the Associate Board Chair Chloe Magnuson at cnmagnuson@gmail.com

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