Board members support and promote CitySprouts mission and vision —

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  Our vision is to inspire a generation to grow a greener future.

  
  


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  Our mission is to cultivate curiosity and wonder in students through hands-on science learning in their own schoolyard gardens

  
  

Board members offer insight, ideas, experience and their time to ensure CitySprouts’ continued growth as a partner to public schools in Boston and Cambridge.

Finance Committee member role:
Helps the Board understand and oversee CitySprouts’ financial health. Reviews budgets, financial reports, and forecasts; asks questions about program and garden costs; and helps the organization plan responsibly for reliable, high-quality garden science programs in Cambridge and Boston.

CitySprouts board members are expected to:

• Attend at least 80% of scheduled Board meetings and come prepared to participate.


• Serve on at least one Board committee and contribute actively.


• Attend two or three CitySprouts events each year.


• Act as ambassadors for CitySprouts in their personal and professional networks.


• Contribute time, expertise, and perspective to an engaged, working Board.


• Fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities and support decisions made by the Board.


• Make an annual personal contribution that is meaningful to their capacity; the Board aims for 100% participation.


• Aim to make at least two introductions each year to potential donors, partners, or board members.

The Governance Committee solicits nominations and identifies prospective members whose experience, skills, and perspectives meet the Board’s needs. Prospective members are interviewed to learn about their interests and potential contributions and to answer questions about Board service. The committee recommends candidates to the full Board, which votes on their election at the annual meeting or a special meeting.

The CitySprouts mission is to cultivate curiosity and wonder in students through hands-on science learning in their own schoolyard gardens.