Board Member – Community, Health Equity & Advocacy (Voting Director)

Overview

The Board Member – Community, Health Equity & Advocacy serves as a voting member of the Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors and provides strategic leadership and oversight related to community engagement, health equity advancement, survivor-centered advocacy, and public impact initiatives.

This role strengthens the Board’s governance capacity by ensuring programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts align with Bloom Again’s mission, strategic plan, and commitment to equity, access, and community-centered impact.

This is a volunteer governance position. The Board Member provides high-level strategic guidance and accountability oversight and does not function as staff or direct program manager.

Role Purpose

To advance Bloom Again’s mission by strengthening community partnerships, promoting health equity, and guiding responsible advocacy strategies that support survivors and underserved populations.

Core Governance Responsibilities

• Uphold fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
• Participate in board votes and strategic deliberations.
• Serve as an ambassador for Bloom Again in community and advocacy spaces.
• Support fundraising and community engagement efforts.
• Meet the annual 'Give or Get' contribution requirement.

Primary Community, Health Equity & Advocacy Responsibilities

1. Community Engagement & Partnership Development

• Advise on community engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support development of partnerships with health systems, community-based organizations, and advocacy coalitions.
• Leverage professional networks to expand Bloom Again’s community presence and credibility.

1. Health Equity Strategy & Impact Alignment

• Provide strategic insight on health disparities affecting survivors and underserved communities.
• Advise on culturally responsive programming and equity-centered service delivery models.
• Support the development of measurable health equity goals and community impact metrics.

1. Advocacy & Public Policy Guidance (Governance Level)

• Advise on responsible advocacy strategies consistent with 501(c)(3) regulations.
• Support development of position statements aligned with mission and strategic priorities.
• Monitor public policy developments impacting survivor services and health equity.
• Ensure advocacy efforts remain compliant with nonprofit lobbying regulations.

1. Community Voice & Lived Experience Integration

• Ensure community and survivor voices inform strategic planning and program design.
• Promote trauma-informed and equity-centered decision-making at the board level.
• Advise on ethical storytelling and public communications involving survivors.

1. Impact Measurement & Accountability

• Support development of outcome tracking for advocacy and community initiatives.
• Advise on reporting frameworks that demonstrate measurable community impact.
• Ensure alignment between advocacy messaging and programmatic outcomes.

Collaboration

The Board Member – Community, Health Equity & Advocacy collaborates closely with the Co-Presidents, Governance Chair, Fundraising & Development Board Member, and Executive Director (upon appointment). Community impact updates and advocacy strategy considerations are integrated into quarterly board reporting and annual strategic planning discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health, health equity, community organizing, advocacy, or policy work.
• Understanding of nonprofit advocacy boundaries under 501(c)(3) regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, equity-centered leadership.
• Strong relationship-building and coalition-development skills.
• Commitment to mission-driven service and ethical governance.

Term of Service

Standard board term of 2–3 years, renewable upon board approval, as defined in the Bylaws.

Expected time commitment: 6–10 hours per month, including meetings, preparation, and community engagement.

Performance & Accountability

• Evaluated annually as part of the Board’s self-assessment process.
• Expected to actively contribute to community engagement and advocacy advancement.
• Support measurable impact goals aligned with Bloom Again’s strategic plan.

Strategic Plan Alignment (2025–2028)

Goal 1: Expand and Strengthen Program Impact

• Support integration of health advocacy and financial literacy initiatives.

• Strengthen LA County-based partnerships and onboard new partners.

• Develop measurable health equity impact metrics.

Goal 4: Increase Sustainable Funding

• Position health equity data to strengthen grant competitiveness.

Goal 5: Foster Recognition & Legacy Building

• Guide ethical storytelling through the Women’s Stories impact series.