Thank you for your interest in joining Maternal Mental Health NOW’s Board of Directors!
Maternal Mental Health NOW’s Board of Directors provides leadership in the areas of fundraising, organizational development, and strategic planning. Board service offers a meaningful opportunity to positively impact our community while experiencing personal and professional growth. To fully understand the skills and commitment needed for the open positions, please review general Board member responsibilities, expectations, and application process below:
Benefits
- Networking opportunities with like-minded, passionate people committed to the mission of Maternal Mental Health NOW
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- Engagement with leaders in the perinatal mental health field in LA County and nationally
- Build an optimal system of perinatal mental health care
Responsibilities
- Approve all statements that reflect the mission and purpose of the organization
- Determine and support long-range strategic planning
- Ensure mission alignment of all programming
- Review and approve the annual budget
- Approve and support annual fundraising goals
- Select, support, and evaluate the Executive Director
- Serve as an ambassador for the organization and make connections
Expectations
- Attend at least 66% of meetings (six meetings per year – 4 on zoom, 2 in person)
- Attend annual retreat
- Serve on at least one subcommittee, i.e., Fundraising, Finance or Governance (six meetings per year on zoom)
- Give an annual contribution representing a personal stretch gift
Support fund development activities
Qualifications
- Passion for perinatal mental health and equitable access to care
- Alignment with organizational values
- Commitment to good governance, transparency, and ethical financial stewardship
- Willingness to engage in relationship building and donor stewardship
- Experience in finance, law, medical, and marketing fields is a plus
Term
- Two-year renewable term
Committee Descriptions
Development Committee: The Development Committee leads the Board’s efforts in fundraising, donor engagement, and resource development to support Maternal Mental Health NOW’s mission.
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for Maternal Mental Health NOW, ensuring the organization’s resources are managed responsibly and in alignment with its mission.
Governance Committee: The Board Governance Committee ensures the effectiveness, diversity, and sustainability of the Board by leading recruitment, orientation, training, and evaluation efforts.
Application Instructions
Submit a nomination form and send a resume to [email protected].
We welcome a diverse range of applicants. Please consider an application even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed.