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.

Board Member Roles:

• 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