Washington Food Coalition Committees

All committees, except for the Executive Committee, are open to participation from the general WFC membership. To learn more about committee participation, please contact us by email or phone. We’d enjoy talking to you!

These committees have been established for the purpose of implementing and monitoring progress toward the accomplishment of specific elements of WFC’s strategic plan. Committees are accountable to the Washington Food Coalition Board of Directors. The Executive Director provides staff support as needed and is an ex-officio member of all committees. The WFC Chair and Chair-Elect are also ex-officio members of all committees. Committees generally meet monthly. Meeting expenses are covered by WFC.

WFC Committee Descriptions

1. Advocacy Committee
   The Advocacy Committee is comprised of board members and WFC members. The committee is responsible for following state and federal anti-hunger related issues and providing a link to other local and statewide coalitions. The committee will conduct specific research as needed to help inform the Board when making a decision on a public policy issue. The committee will assist in determining which issues are supported by the organization and assist in drafting letters of support or protest as requested by the Board.
2. Board Development & Membership Committee
   The Board Development & Membership Committee is comprised of board members, alternates, and WFC members. The committee is responsible for orienting and mentoring new board members, identifying and recruiting potential board members, establishing slates of candidates for election or appointment to various positions on the WFC Board or for the state’s advisory board appointments. Assists with Board training opportunities and Board evaluation as needed. This committee is also responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and recruitment activities related to membership, particularly as it relates to under-represented or non-traditional members and developing relationships with partner organizations. The committee assists with the annual membership drive and reviews the Annual Report.
3. Executive Committee
   The Executive Committee is comprised of the four elected officers, the immediate past chair, and two additional elected members of the Board. The Executive Committee is responsible for reviewing and monitoring activities related to finance including budget preparation, financial statements and the annual audit. They are also responsible for personnel related issues and for decisions on behalf of the Board of Directors between quarterly Board meetings. All decisions are later presented for full Board review and minutes will be disseminated to the entire Board following committee meetings.
4. Fundraising, Marketing & Special Events Committee
   The Fundraising, Marketing, and Special Events Committee is comprised of board members and WFC members, as well as representatives of organizations with whom we partner to provide opportunities. The Committee assists in identifying and soliciting funds from external sources of support while working with the Executive Director. The Committee also reviews and advises staff on matters related to the public presentation of WFC. The Committee also assists staff with planning and coordinating major events, such as the annual conference, listening sessions, and workshops.