The nonprofit The Fashion Connection is seeking nominations for individuals to serve as volunteer directors for one year, with service beginning no later than August 2025. We are currently recruiting for three Board positions.
TFC was incorporated 2019 as a nonprofit in the District of Columbia, however, Board members are recruited from across the United States.
This is an exciting time to join an organization with great potential to guide US domestic conversation and policymaking in sustainable fashion. Candidates can expect opportunities to connect with others in the sustainable fashion industry and related fields, and to be in an active role helping to set the organization up for long-term success. The Fashion Connection is currently producing a report on sustainable fashion that will frame important standard definitions for the industry in the United States, and allow for a common language for pursuing important policies and regulations.
TFC is entering an important period of growth and potential to guide the sustainable fashion industry. The Board’s primary responsibility over the next two years is to build the organization’s fundraising capacity and to lay the groundwork for a sustainable organization.
Board members are expected, at a minimum, to:
* provide an estimated four (4) hours of service per month in support of TFC
* attend a minimum of 75% of Board meetings throughout the year
* active participation in a Board-wide effort for fundraising success
A variety of skills and experience help us build a strong and diverse board of directors. The following skills and experience are most needed at this time,
• Fundraising and strategic planning experience
• Grant writing and grant acquisition knowledge
• Knowledgeable about sustainable fashion and connected in the U.S. in this field
• Strong relational skills and potential connections to high-net-worth individuals with an interest in TFC’s areas of focus
• Academic or research background in sustainability
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management and
How to Apply
Please send in the body of the email, or in an attachment, your basic contact information along with you response to the following questions:
● What, specifically, interests you about TFC?
● What are you most interested in bringing to this role?
Please send your email and a link to your LinkedIn profile to sfeist@thefashionconnection.org to be considered in the current round of recruitment, which ends June 1, 2025.
