| Organization | Cultivate Charlottesville |
| Contact Email | admin@cultivatecharlottesville.org |
| Contact Phone Number | (434) 260-3274 |
| Primary Focus Area | Other |
| Primary Focus Area | Food Justice; Youth Leadership; Racial Equity |
| Service Areas | Charlottesville |
| Year Organization Established | 2013 |
| Number of Paid Staff | 18 |
| Current Operating Budget | $1.2 million |
| Board Meeting Frequency | Monthly, but ongoing engagement required via email |
| City In Which Board Meetings Are Held | Charlottesville - currently virtual |
Desired skills, perspectives, experiences, and characteristics of new board members
We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, bilingual and bicultural individuals, women, people who have experienced poverty, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender communities, and from long-time Charlottesville residents.
All board members except the Chair should serve on at least one board committee. The standing committees of the board are Executive, Finance, Philanthropy, and Governance. The Executive Committee is comprised of the Board Officers and chairs of each sub committee. Ah Hoc committees are formed as needed, including Special Events.
Annual Time Commitment (including committee meetings, special events, work outside the board, etc.)
This will vary based on committee participation and officer positions but Cultivate board members can expect to spend about 8-10 hours per month attending Cultivate meetings and events, responding to email communications, and other tasks as needed.
Board meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Attendance at these monthly meetings is expected; advance notice to the board chair of an absence is requested. All board members should plan to attend a minimum of nine meetings every year.
Is a minimum financial contribution required?
No
Prior Board experience preferred?
Yes
Does the Board have term limits?
Yes
Board Term Limit
3 years; two term maximum - although extension is available with Board approval
Additional Information
All board members agree to uphold values and practices that support Cultivate reaching our mission with integrity as outlined in the Cultivate Strategic Road Map. The Cultivate mission and values are listed below.
Mission Statement: Cultivate Charlottesville engages youth and community in building an equitable, sustainable food system through garden-based experiential learning, growing and sharing healthy food, amplifying community leaders, and advocating for food justice.
Core Values: Self-Determination, Partnership, Environmental Justice, Community, Respect, Discovery, Equity – Racial, Social & Economic, Inclusiveness, Collaboration, Humility, Compassion, Health and Wellness
Does The Organization have Directors & Officer's insurance?
Yes