Food Finders is seeking communityminded individuals with skills, lived experience, or professional knowledge to join and strengthen our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to advance a mission that directly strengthens communities across Southern California: reducing food waste and ensuring consistent access to nutritious food for people facing food insecurity.

Our Board members play a vital leadership role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, supporting fundraising and program growth, and ensuring strong governance as we continue expanding our impact.

We are especially interested in individuals who are passionate about hunger relief, sustainability, and community equity. Candidates with backgrounds in finance, legal, nonprofit leadership, operations, fundraising, or corporate partnerships whether gained through professional roles, volunteer work, or lived experience, are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience reviewing and interpreting financial information at a senior level is particularly valuable.

Role & Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance of Food Finders and for supporting and holding the Executive Director accountable to the organization’s mission and longterm vision.

As the highest leadership body of the organization, and in fulfillment of its fiduciary duties, the Board is responsible for:

• Safeguarding and advancing the mission of Food Finders
• Selecting, supporting, and evaluating the Executive Director
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Fundraising and resource development
• Oversight of programs and services
• Enhancing the organization’s public image and community presence
• Assessing the Board’s own performance and effectiveness
• Ensuring legal and ethical integrity

Each individual Board member is expected to:

• Understand Food Finders’ mission, programs, policies, and organizational needs
• Review and understand financial statements and Board materials prior to meetings
• Serve as an active ambassador for the organization
• Participate in fundraising efforts and help secure resources essential to our mission
• Leverage personal and professional networks to support organizational growth
• Make a meaningful personal financial contribution annually
• Identify connections that can strengthen fundraising, partnerships, and visibility
• Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in Board meetings
• Serve on at least one committee
• Engage in learning opportunities to better understand the communities we serve
• Respect and uplift the diverse lived experiences represented within the organization and Board

Ideal Candidates

We seek individuals who:

• Are passionate about ending food waste and hunger
• Bring recent, relevant experience in finance, legal, fundraising, operations, nonprofit leadership, or corporate social responsibility
• Can analyze and communicate key financial information at a strategic level
• Understand organizational risk and have experience with oversight and governance
• Are familiar with nonprofit best practices and governance standards
• OR bring deep experience in food systems, sustainability, logistics, or community impact

Time Commitment & Term of Service

Board members must be able to dedicate sufficient time to provide guidance in their area of expertise and participate fully in organizational decisionmaking. The estimated time commitment is approximately 10 days per year, including:

• Bi-monthly Board meetings (typically 1- 2 hours)
• Monthly committee meetings (1 hours each)
• Attendance at key Food Finders events and meetings as needed

Board members serve an initial threeyear term, with eligibility for reelection to a second term. After six years, members may be considered for a third term with unanimous Board approval.

Food Finders is committed to inclusive participation and will work to accommodate Board members’ access needs. Meetings may be held virtually or in person.

In accordance with nonprofit law, this is an unpaid volunteer position.

If you are interested please email the Executive Director Diana Lara dlara@foodfinders.org and the Board President Geoff Stover geoff@axslawgroup.com