Volunteer Nonprofit Board Member

Position Summary

The Board Member will serve as a strategic advisor, ambassador, and fiduciary steward of The OpenMinds Foundation. Board members help ensure the organization remains financially responsible, legally compliant, mission-aligned, and well-positioned for long-term sustainability. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: Legal, compliance, nonprofit governance, or risk management; Finance, accounting, budgeting, audit, or nonprofit financial oversight; Fundraising, donor relations, grant development, or advancement; Community development, strategic partnerships, marketing, or organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in regular board meetings
• Provide strategic guidance on organizational growth, sustainability, and community impact
• Review financial reports and support responsible fiscal oversight
• Help ensure compliance with nonprofit governance standards and legal obligations
• Serve as an ambassador for OpenMinds in the community
• Serve on board committees or special projects based on skills and availability
• Assist with long-term planning, development strategy, and organizational advancement
• Uphold the mission, values, and confidentiality expectations of the organization

Desired Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will bring professional experience, community relationships, or subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following: Law, contracts, compliance, healthcare regulation, employment law, or nonprofit governance; Accounting, finance, banking, investment, budgeting, or audit oversight; Fundraising, philanthropy, donor development, grant writing, or nonprofit advancement; Business development, marketing, public relations, communications, or community engagement; Healthcare, behavioral health, education, social services, or youth-serving organizations; Executive leadership, entrepreneurship, operations, or strategic planning
• Prior nonprofit board experience is helpful but not required. We welcome candidates who are passionate about mental health access and are willing to learn, contribute, and engage meaningfully.

Personal Characteristics

• Mission-driven and committed to improving access to mental health care
• Thoughtful, collaborative, and willing to ask good questions
• Comfortable reviewing financial and operational information
• Willing to leverage personal and professional networks to support the organization
• Ethical, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality
• Able to think strategically while staying grounded in practical realities
• Committed to the long-term success and sustainability of the nonprofit

About The OpenMinds Foundation

The OpenMinds Foundation is a nonprofit mental health organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, insurance-based mental health care for youth, young adults, and families. Our work focuses on making therapy, assessment, family support, and coordinated behavioral health services more accessible, sustainable, and community-centered. As we continue to grow, we are seeking committed and mission-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors and help guide the organization’s next stage of development.