2019 Board Position Opening
The San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation is looking for a dynamic and creative person, who is passionate about resolving inequities in breastfeeding support, to join our board of directors for a 2-year term. This is a volunteer position.
San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation mission:
The mission of San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation (SDBFCF) is to reduce socioeconomic disparities in breastfeeding support by increasing access to qualified lactation consultants for low-income families. We do this by subsidizing free or reduced-fee breastfeeding consultations and classes to low-income and financially-limited families.
San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation mission:
The mission of San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation (SDBFCF) is to reduce socioeconomic disparities in breastfeeding support by increasing access to qualified lactation consultants for low-income families. We do this by subsidizing free or reduced-fee breastfeeding consultations and classes to low-income and financially-limited families.
Board Member Roles:
Qualifications:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Robin Kaplan, board president, by April 22, 2019. sdbfcfoundation@gmail.com
- Attend about two 2-hour board meetings per year
- Attend our Big Latch On event during World Breastfeeding Week, the first week of August.
- Help fundraise during our end-of-the-year email fundraising campaign
- Provide creative ideas for community collaborations and fundraising campaigns/events
- Assist with small tasks throughout the year that support/foster donor relations and solicit new donors
- Available to respond to emails within 24 hours
Qualifications:
- Passionate about breastfeeding and supporting breastfeeding families
- Passionate about resolving inequities in the healthcare system
- Availability to attend board meetings during business hours a few times per year
- Natural ability to cultivate relationships
- Willingness to fundraise within your own social circle, as well as through social media
- Willingness to create and share new ideas for fundraising and community collaborations.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Robin Kaplan, board president, by April 22, 2019. sdbfcfoundation@gmail.com