Board Member - Volunteer/Unpaid
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Fundraising / Charity, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach -
Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Fundraising / Charity
Overview
Organization:
Food Paradigm
Sector:
Nonprofit | Food Systems | Child Health | Education Equity
About Us
Food Paradigm is a North Carolina-based nonprofit working to revolutionize school lunch programs. We empower children and families through real food education and help schools transition from ultra-processed meals to scratch-cooked nutrition systems that support health, learning, and equity.
Our Mission
We partner with schools to implement real-food meal programs grounded in evidence-based nutrition. Our goal is to improve student outcomes and inspire healthier food choices for life—building a new food paradigm rooted in dignity and access.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking passionate, hands-on leaders to join our working board. Board members play an active role in governance, fundraising, program strategy, and organizational growth
. This is a working board. Please come in prepared to manage your own time and contributions.
- Attending monthly virtual board meetings (4th Fridays @ 9AM EST)
- Serving on committee(s):
Development, Fundraising, Programs, Governance, etc. - Guiding strategy and organizational decision-making
- Supporting fundraising and donor engagement including personal contributions
- Helping plan and promote events
- Being an informed and enthusiastic ambassador for our mission
~20 hours/month or more if you are inclined
Ideal Candidates- Passionate about children’s health, food equity, and education
- Action-oriented and collaborative
- Willing to use time, networks, and skills in support of the mission
- Comfortable with or open to learning fundraising
- Professional or lived experience in areas such as: education, nutrition, public health, nonprofit leadership, community organizing, fundraising, or finance
- Direct impact on food systems and child wellness
- A leadership role in a growing, values-driven nonprofit
- Collaborative relationships with passionate changemakers
- Training and support from Co-Executive Directors and board peers
- FY2025 Budget: $130K (3 pilot schools, ~1,000 students)
- Meetings:
Virtual (monthly) + 1 in-person annual meeting (Fall)
We’re building the school lunch program we wish we had—one that fuels learning, honors dignity, and builds community. Join us.
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