Board Member

About Our House

Our House Grief Support Center is a Los Angeles nonprofit whose mission is to provide the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope. We support children, teens, adults, and families who are grieving the death of someone close through grief support groups, Camp Erin, and community education. Our community also comes together each year for events like the 5K Walk & Remember and the House of Hope Gala.

The opportunity

We're growing our Board of Directors and looking for committed community members who care about helping people through loss. Board members are governance and fundraising partners to our Executive and Development Directors, and the Board is responsible for the organization's policies, financial health, and strategic direction.

What board members do

• Provide governance and strategic oversight, including approving budgets and policies
• Serve as ambassadors for Our House in the community
• Take part in fundraising, including giving personally, making introductions, and supporting events
• Serve on at least one committee [Executive, Finance, Development, Governance, Events]
• Support and evaluate the Executive Director

Skills we're especially seeking

We welcome people from all backgrounds and professions. We're particularly interested in expertise in:

• Finance, accounting, or audit
• Legal or compliance
• Fundraising, philanthropy, or corporate giving
• Healthcare, mental health, or social services
• Marketing, communications, or public relations
• Human resources or organizational development
• Lived experience with grief and loss, or connections to communities we serve

Time commitment and expectations

• 3-year term, with the option to renew
• 5 board meetings per year, plus committee work and events (about 3 hours per month)
• Personal financial support at a level meaningful to you - with a give-get of $10,000 annually - along with helping us build donor relationships

Who you are

• Moved by our mission and comfortable talking about grief with compassion and care
• Willing to advocate for Our House and open doors for us
• Collaborative, reliable, and ready to contribute your time and talent
• Interested in a diverse, inclusive board that reflects the communities we serve