Hearty Meals for All

Board Position Opening – Board President

PDF version of job description is available here.

OUR MISSION
Hearty Meals for All aims to alleviate hunger and enrich the community by providing wholesome free meals, prepared by a professional chef, using locally-sourced produce, dairy and lean meats.

OUR HISTORY
Hearty Meals For All was founded in 2009 and achieved non-profit status in 2012 (EIN: 46-1084248). Since our founding, the focus of Hearty Meals has been to turn community support into community outreach in the form of healthy meals served in our own neighborhood – an effort that continues today. To learn more about Hearty Meals For All, visit our website: www.heartymealsforall.org or our Facebook page, Facebook.com/HeartyMealsForAllHMFA.

OUR MEALS
Meals are served on the second Friday of every month in Davis Square, in a space generously donated by the Somerville Community Baptist Church. HMFA is a secular organization that collaborates with many local community groups. Unlike other congregate meals and soup kitchens, HMFA serves fresh, hot meals incorporating high quality meat, sourced directly from local farms using sustainable practices, and local and organic produce and diary whenever possible, all cooked by a professional chef. This is in-line with our belief that everyone in our community deserves to eat “real” food that is nourishing and delicious.

We provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where individuals and families can enjoy their food, socialize and connect with others in their community. In addition to nutritious food, meals often include live music, SNAP registration and other outreach efforts. Many of our guests come every single month, developing meaningful connections with other guests and volunteers. Our entire program runs on the generosity and support of volunteers, in-kind donors, foundations, corporations, and individuals.

BOARD PRESIDENT JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Board President is a member of the Board of Directors.  This is a volunteer position with no compensation. The President is responsible for oversight of the governance of Hearty Meals for All.  

Responsibilities

Administrative: 

• Lead Board meeting including setting a schedule, creating an agenda, facilitating discussion, and ensuring all necessary votes are taken and records are kept
• Ensure, with the assistance of the treasurer, insurance coverage is up-to-date
• Support the treasurer in confirming all IRS requirements are met to maintain 501(c)3 status and comply with relevant tax laws
• Working with the Executive Director on marketing and public relations campaigns, such as press releases, emails solicitations, etc.
• Work with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator on local partnerships and community outreach projects for the promotion and expansion of programs as possible

Monthly Meal Logistics:

• Work with the Executive Director, Executive Chef, and Program Coordinator to ensure health code is met at each meal
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Executive Chef, and Program Coordinator to ensure meal operations are running as they should
• Attend at least half of annual meals, participating as a volunteer and collecting insights from attendees
• Participate in conversations with host site(s) and work with the Executive Director to handle any issues that may arise

Fundraising:

• Responsible for identifying and submitting grant proposals to fund the organization’s $12,000 annual budget. 
  • Build, maintain, and steward relationships with funders and local sponsors
  • Organize and lead fundraising activities, including managing online giving options, identifying and applying for grants, coordinating in-person fundraising events, and promoting other donor activities
  • When grants are given with conditions or reporting required, work with the Executive Director to ensure conditions are met and proper documentation is created and shared on the timeline required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role
• Vision and passion for bringing fresh, healthy foods to all in the community
• Commitment to working with diverse populations 
• Proven track record for successful fundraising and grant writing

Questions & Contact Information:
Interested candidates – please send a cover letter and C.V. or other summary of qualifications to heartymealsforall@gmail.com and we will follow up with additional questions and interview planning.