Join the PEPS Board of Directors!

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PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) creates communities of support for new parents by bringing together moms and dads in the critical early days, weeks, and months in babies’ lives. Through the power of these connections, PEPS works to create healthier babies, families, and communities in the Puget Sound region.

Now is a particularly exciting time to be part of the PEPS Board of Directors. Building on the organization’s strong financial and operational health, the Board is working with the Executive Director to further PEPS commitment to racial equity. We believe that all new families should have access to a healthy, supported start in life. As long as race and ethnicity continue to predict the future life chances of children in our state, we are committed to working with families, partner organizations, and communities to identify barriers to parent support and wellness, interrupt their negative impact and eliminate the persistent disparities in child outcomes.

As we begin this new chapter for PEPS, we are looking for energetic, strategy-minded board members who will bring:

• A passion for the PEPS mission, vision, and goals.
  • We are particularly interested in bringing on board members who are not PEPS alumni or parents.
• A commitment to our strategic focus on social justice and racial equity.
• Experience in at least 1 of the following areas: Social justice, diversity/equity/inclusion, advocacy, finance/accounting, law or technology.
• Proven track record of working in teams.
• Prior nonprofit board experience (preferred).

Vision

PEPS strives to create communities in which:

• No new parent feels isolated, ill-equipped, or unsupported.
• All parents develop the confidence to build strong, healthy families.
• All children grow up in a social environment that allows them to thrive.

Board responsibilities

The PEPS Board of Directors provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance and sets policies to ensure PEPS is run effectively, legally, and ethically. These policies are the directives for our Executive Director, who is responsible for implementing them and managing the organization and staff. The PEPS Board has a fiduciary responsibility and oversees all activities of the agency, sets long range goals for its growth and development, approves the annual budget, secures adequate funds to support programs, and ensures that funds are spent responsibly.

Time Commitment

Members are elected to a 3-year term (renewable for 3 additional 1-year terms). Each member should be prepared to invest an average of 6-10 hours per month, which typically includes:

• 3 hours to prepare for and attend Board meetings (10 per year)
• 2-4 hours for committee work (per committee)

During certain months, members spend additional hours on special tasks, meetings, and events, such as the annual board retreat.

Board Members should be willing and typically able to:

• Commit to a 3-year board term.
• Attend all board meetings, plus several special events throughout the year, such as the board retreat and annual benefit luncheon.
• Serve on at least 1 board committee or working group, and carry out related responsibilities.
• Review the agenda and all supporting materials prior to meetings.
• Be informed about the PEPS mission, services, policies, and programs.
• Make PEPS a philanthropic priority and make an annual, personally significant gift that reflects that priority.
• Participate in fund development activities, including hosting a table at the annual luncheon.
• Follow conflict of interest, ethics, and confidentiality guidelines.

Philanthropic Commitment:

PEPS board members consider PEPS a philanthropic priority within their giving, and make an annual, personally significant gift in an amount that is individually determined to reflect that priority within their capacity. In order to credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, PEPS expects 100% of board members to make an annual financial investment in our mission. Board members are also expected to participate in fund development activities, such as participation in cultivation and stewardship activities, recommendation of potential donors or corporate partners, and recruitment of luncheon guests.

Benefits:

The PEPS Board of Directors is a high-functioning team that offers leadership and professional growth opportunities. New board members participate in an onboarding process that includes training sessions on nonprofit board operations, PEPS staffing and programs, PEPS finances and financial statements, and the organization’s culture of philanthropy. Our Board Development Committee is tasked with ensuring the board’s time is used well and that members feel supported, equipped, and valued.

How to apply:

• Apply online: http://www.peps.org/about/leadership/board/online-application
• Apply by email to board@peps.org or mail to: PEPS, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, #324, Seattle, WA 98103