Call for Nominations
The Cultivating Change Foundation’s mission is to value and advance LGBTQ+ people in food and agriculture.
The Cultivating Change Foundation’s mission is to value and advance LGBTQ+ people in food and agriculture. The Foundation is currently seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2024.
Nomination Criteria
Attached to the nomination form is a description of the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications of Foundation board members. The nominating committee will review nominations through the lens of the described role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications. The nominating committee will also consider each nominee’s commitment to the Foundation’s mission, ability to effectively represent the various stakeholders, capacity to dedicate sufficient time to board service, willingness to engage in fundraising efforts, contribution to board diversity, and any other factor that would advance the Foundation’s mission.
Nominating Guidelines
A complete nomination packet will include:
1. Nomination Form. Please complete the online nomination form.
2. Supporting Information. You are welcome, but not required, to include additional information in support of the nomination (e.g., resume or letters of recommendation), not to exceed five pages in addition to the nomination form itself. Supporting information may include any information relevant to the nomination criteria described above or that would otherwise assist the nominating committee in reviewing nominations.
3. Who May Nominate. Any person, or group may nominate one or more individuals. Self-nominations are accepted and will be given the same consideration as any other nomination.
4. Submitting Nominations. Submit nominations by completing the online form by November 30, 2024. Email Derek Mulhern, Executive Director for questions at derek.mulhern@thecultivatingchangefoundation.org.
Selection Process
The Cultivating Change Foundation nominating committee will review nominations and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The nominating committee may interview nominees before making recommendations.