Board Member Recruitment Process:  

Joining the HAFN Board offers an opportunity to actively participate in decision-making, strategic planning, community organizing, fundraising, and supporting staff. Your involvement will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's long-term vision while ensuring its financial stability.  

Innovative Recruitment Approach:  

Our recruitment process aims to onboard several Board Members at a time to build cohesive cohorts that will foster team spirit, camaraderie, and facilitate seamless transitions within the Board. We're committed to providing diverse avenues for recruitment whenever new Board Members are needed.  

Nomination Process for Board Members:  

Current Board Members and staff can nominate individuals who align with the organization's mission and vision. During a Board session, Board members will advocate for their nominees by highlighting their qualifications and skills.   

The Board will conduct a vote to proceed with the recruitment process for the nominated candidates.    

The Board Member who is acquainted with the potential candidate will reach out, gauge their interest, and schedule a meeting, involving another Board Member. In preparation, relevant materials such as the organization's website and bylaws will be shared.   

During the Meet & Greet, Board Members will cover:   

Mission and Vision, emphasizing commitment to racial, social, and climate justice and equity.   

HAFN History.   

Current Board Members and their skillsets.   

Responsibilities of the vacant Board Member position.   

Time commitment, meeting days, and fundraising (give and support) expectations.   

Term length (2 years), potential renewal (up to 3 times for a total of 6 years)   

Benefits of serving on the Board   

Board Member Expectations:  

Attendance and Participation:   

Committed attendance to our virtual monthly meetings which are on the 1st Wednesday from 5-7pm. This may change as we continue to explore what works best for our board members. You will be a part of this.   

Participation in our WhatsApp group chat.  

Term length and Renewal Options:  

A minimum 2-year term with the possibility of renewal up to 3 times.  

Engagement in strategic planning and fundraising efforts.  

Give to HAFN & Support Fundraising:    

Each board member gives financially, at a rate that is meaningful to them. It can be anything, but is important for everyone to contribute   

Each gift is anonymous   

Board members support fundraising, either through asking, coming to events, spreading the word about HAFN, or some way that utilizes your strengths. You do not have to be a professional fundraiser or know a lot of people with assets to engage.   

How can HAFN support you?   

By providing a creative and diverse space to support the development of a new organization.   

By offering opportunities to deepen your personal commitment to dismantle white supremacy and to advance your contributions to social, racial and food justice through Indigenous leadership in a supportive and vulnerable space.   

By offering board training opportunities to familiarize and teach new skills    

Professional Development    

We have individuals with extensive board membership experience and others that are new to it - HAFN offers the opportunity to learn and teach about budgeting, public speaking, fundraising, etc.