JOIN THE BOARD

Bring your experience. Expand our reach. Help shape lasting change.

Pearl Health Foundation seeks engaged leaders who believe that health, dignity, and opportunity should be accessible to every community.

Our work advances health equity, health education, acceptance and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals, and support for caregivers, veterans, military families, and underserved communities.

As we expand our work in California, Michigan, and through global partnerships, we welcome people who can contribute thoughtful leadership, professional expertise, community connections, and lived experience.

BOARD MEMBER OVERVIEW

Board members guide the Foundation’s direction, oversee its resources, and help build the relationships needed to sustain its mission.

We seek people who demonstrate integrity, compassion, accountability, sound judgment, and respect for different perspectives. Members should be willing to ask questions, work collaboratively, and follow through on commitments.

EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVES

We welcome expertise in healthcare, finance, law, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, grant writing, communications, education, community engagement, organizational management, event planning, and advocacy.

We also value perspectives informed by caregiving, neurodivergence, military service, and involvement in the communities we serve.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Foundation’s mission and help establish achievable priorities.

Prepare for and participate in board meetings.

Review budgets, financial reports, and program information.

Help identify potential partners, sponsors, donors, and community resources.

Protect confidential information and disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Represent the Foundation professionally and speak on its behalf only when authorized.

Complete orientation and continue learning about effective nonprofit governance.

PROPOSED SERVICE EXPECTATIONS

Plan for approximately two to four hours of service each month. Events and special projects may require additional time.

Participate in one committee or a defined board-approved project.

Support at least one fundraising campaign annually and help introduce the Foundation to potential supporters.

Make an annual personal contribution that is meaningful within your financial circumstances. No fixed minimum donation is proposed.

Terms, eligibility, elections, and appointment procedures follow the Foundation’s adopted bylaws.

HOW TO JOIN

Step 1: Complete the Board Member Application and provide one professional reference.

Step 2: Selected applicants will be invited to discuss their experience, interests, and availability.

Step 3: Candidates will receive information about board responsibilities and governing documents before accepting a position.

Step 4: Appointments follow the Foundation’s governing documents and approval process.

Step 5: Approved candidates complete onboarding, including acknowledgment of the bylaws, board expectations, confidentiality responsibilities, and conflict-of-interest disclosure.

Submitting this application does not constitute appointment to the Board of Directors. Appointment is subject to the Foundation’s governing documents and approval process.

APPLY TO JOIN THE BOARD 

Board of Directors Application

Questions?
info@thepearlhealthfoundation.com

Pearl Health Foundation Board Member Application

Please click the link to complete this form.