Join our 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:

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