Board Member Opening: Maya’s Hope (NYC)

Help us save more children.

Maya’s Hope is seeking a New York City–based board member with expertise in Finance, Marketing, Sales, or Medical/Healthcare to help guide our next stage of growth.

About Maya’s Hope

We provide life-saving medical care, therapies, basic needs, and educational support to children in the Philippines and Ukraine—especially those with complex medical needs.

What You’ll Do (Board Responsibilities)

• Governance & Strategy: Provide oversight, strategic guidance, and thought partnership to the Founder/President.
• Fundraising & Ambassadorship: Open doors, make introductions, help secure donations/sponsorships, and champion campaigns.
• Financial Stewardship: Review budgets/financials; support sustainable growth and compliance.
• Program Support: Advise on cases and care pathways (especially helpful with medical expertise).
• Community Building: Recruit hosts/sponsors/partners; amplify our mission on your networks.
• Committee Work: Serve on at least one committee (e.g., Development, Finance, Events).

Ideal Candidate

• Based in New York City (able to attend periodic in-person meetings and events).
• Background in Finance, Marketing, Sales, or Medical/Healthcare (nonprofit experience a plus).
• Relationship-builder with a generous network; comfortable asking for support.
• Mission-driven, collaborative, responsive.

Commitment

• Term: 2 years (renewable).
• Meetings: 5-7 per year + committee/hosted events as needed.
• Give/Get: Board members strive for an annual give/get of $7,500 (flexible through personal giving, corporate matches, sponsorships, or peer fundraising).
• Engagement: Attend/host at least one fundraising or cultivation event per year.

How to Apply

Please email Maya Crauderueff at maya@mayashope.org with:

• Subject: Board Candidate – [Your Name]
• A brief note on why you’re interested and how you’d like to contribute
• Your resume or LinkedIn profile link

Maya’s Hope is an equal-opportunity organization. We welcome diverse lived experiences and perspectives.