AFC Gives Owner Volunteer

AFC Gives Committee Owner Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the AFC Gives Committee!

Our strong and active AFC Gives Committee provides grants to local organizations and is essential to furthering the stability, success and core mission of the Ashland Food Co-op. Many of AFC’s key strategic matters touch this Committee.

 Summary Committee background information:

• The AFC Gives Committee generally meets on the first Monday of the month at 9 a.m. and the meetings run approximately 1 hour. 
• The mission of the AFC Gives Committee is to ensure that grant funds are managed and distributed to local non-profit organizations through a variety of AFC Board approved programs.  To accomplish this, the AFC Gives Committee:

1) Manages the solicitation of grantees and support the marketing of the AFC Gives programs

2) Reviews funding programs annually to optimize the financial impact of the AFC Gives programs in service to our community and the Ashland Food Co-op

3) Manages the solicitation of grantees and supports the marketing of the AFC Gives programs

4) Establishes clear guidelines for the grant selection processes and evaluation criteria for grant recipients

5) Plans awards events to encourage community connections
 

• The AFC Gives Committee is not a decision making body but makes recommendations and presents them to the AFC Board of Directors for consideration and action.

Attached: AFC Gives Committee CHARTER (please review)

Necessary Skills:

The ability to bring a creative mindset to brainstorming sessions and the ability to work collaboratively is key. Experience in board development, education, community organizing, and/or administration is beneficial. The right fit for our team will bring their passion for creating a thriving, healthy community and a desire to include others into the process.

Note: The Ashland Food Co-op is committed to integrating equity and justice principles and practices into all areas of work and spheres of influence. The Ashland Food Co-op (AFC) is very interested in better reflecting our increasingly diverse ownership and we welcome and encourage all to apply for this volunteer position. 

Application Process:

• The application deadline is: March 31 with interviews to follow.
• You must be a Co-op Member/Owner to apply.  
• Please review the AFC Gives Committee’s charter included with this packet.