Board of Directors Member

Rooted Futures Lab

About the role

The board of Rooted Futures Lab is composed of dedicated professionals from various disciplines and demographics. Board members contribute to the organization's operations through committee work and special projects, which may include governance, donor cultivation, program strategy, risk management, and more.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the performance of the Executive Director
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Support fundraising and resource development
• Approve and monitor the organization’s budget, programs, and services
• Enhance the organization’s public image
• Ensure Rooted Futures’ commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities it serves

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability, technical problem solving, and Rooted Futures’ mission
• Expertise in at least one of the following skill sets:
• Connections/credibility with relevant companies, foundations, and/or major donors, and other sustainability/tech/justice organizations who could provide direct or in-kind financial support to Rooted Futures
• Experience with startup or other fast-growing organizations
• Fundraising experience, especially donor cultivation, corporate sponsorship, and/or grant writing
• Financial management
• Legal and/or risk management
• If you have expertise outside this list that could benefit Rooted Futures, please elaborate in your application

Commitment to Diversity

We do not discriminate in our selection on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, physical/mental disability, religion, age, or economic background. We strongly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented identities to apply, including those not explicitly named above.