2023 Reuse Minnesota Board of Directors election

October 1, 2023

The Reuse Minnesota Board of Directors is made up of individuals who are passionate about reuse. The board currently functions as a hybrid of a working board and an advisory/oversight board. To support organizational needs, board members serve on teams (finance, fund development, governance, membership, personnel, strategic planning) and work collaboratively with staff. The Board is made up of officers (president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary) and members at large. 

We currently have six (6) open board positions and are seeking individuals from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly encourage nominations from BIPOC individuals, people with experience in fundraising, member recruitment, or finance, and individuals in Greater Minnesota.

Full description of the board role and time expectations. 

Strong candidates demonstrate

• Commitment to expanding the mission, vision, and initiatives of Reuse Minnesota
  
• Capacity to share skills that strengthen the organization
  
• Enthusiasm for reuse (resale, repair, rental, repurposing), recognizing the environmental, economic, and social benefits of these activities
  
• Interest in connecting with reuse businesses and building an inclusive, diverse statewide network

Desired experience 

• Fundraising – expanding individual giving, organizing fundraising campaigns, obtaining event sponsorships
  
• Membership recruitment - engaging with reuse organizations around the state, helping expand our membership network
  
• Finance - assisting with financial oversight, preparing budgets

Nomination process

If you are interested in being a part of Reuse Minnesota’s Board of Directors, complete this form no later than 5pm on October 31, 2023.

If you prefer, you may email your responses to danielle@reusemn.org (subject line: Board nomination). 

• Full name, phone number, where you are located (city/state)
• Short bio (150 words or less)
• Confirm that you have read the Reuse Minnesota board member position description above.
• Why do you want to serve on the Reuse Minnesota Board of Directors?
• Relevant skills (nonprofit board experience, fundraising, budgeting, member recruitment, business ownership, public policy, strategic planning, etc.)
• Relevant experience with reuse and sustainability (e.g. work, volunteering, personal interest) 

Nominations will be reviewed by the Reuse Minnesota Governance Team on a rolling basis. Team members may reach out to applicants via phone prior to November 6 for additional information. Voting will be conducted using ranked choice voting and electronic ballot between November 8 - 22. A meet and greet with candidates will take place during Reuse Minnesota’s annual meeting on November 15. Individuals who are elected will be notified no later than November 27. New board members will begin their terms on January 1, 2024.

Questions may be directed to the Governance Team lead at danielle@reusemn.org.