Now Accepting Applications for
the 2026 PHA Board of Directors!
Applications Open: August 1, 2025
Apply by: September 26, 2025
Thank you for your interest in joining the San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance's Board of Directors
Serving on the Board is not only a fun and rewarding experience, it is also a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
To fully understand the skills and commitment needed for the open positions, please review general Board member responsibilities and your desired position's role description below.
Qualifications
PHA values diversity and encourages candidates from all professional, racial, and cultural backgrounds to apply to the Board. In an intentional effort to represent the San Diego community, individuals from marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply. PHA is a local, community-based nonprofit. For that reason, we ask that only San Diego County residents apply.
Due to the dynamic needs of the organization, you do NOT need to have a clinical background nor do you need to be a perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) professional to apply. Ideal candidates are passionate about PHA's mission and have the time and skills necessary to carry out their position of interest.
Non Discrimination Policy
PHA works toward inclusion and equity for all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran status. It is important that candidates for our Board adhere to this policy both professionally and personally.
Confidentiality
Please rest assured that your application will be kept confidential. Applications are used by the Board of Directors to identify and evaluate potential Board candidates. All new Directors are elected by a majority vote of current Board members.
If you have any questions or need any assistance please email: info@postpartumhealthalliance.org
Board Overview
PHA’s funding and operations are largely brought to life by our passionate volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is supported by our incredible Program Manager, PHA's professional members and passionate Warmline volunteers; however, PHA's existence ultimately relies on each Board member's dedication and ability to independently carry out their position's role and commitments.
2026 Open positions include
BUSINESS OPERATIONS, NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT, OR ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE ENCOURAGED
Maintain financial accounts, budget, and records of PHA.
Work with CPA and/or bookkeeper for the purposes of tax preparation and bookkeeping reconciliation.
Present annual budget to Board for approval at February Board meeting; provide updates at July, September, and December Board meetings.
Update budget report on a monthly basis including account balances, revenues, fundraising activities, and expenditures; share budget spreadsheet via link in Board report.
Track our expenditures vs. funds to facilitate short-term decisions about proposed spending and fundraising efforts.
Work with the Vice President to submit compliance documentation to maintain good standing with regulatory bodies including Secretary of State, Department of Justice Charity Registry, IRS, CA State Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
Facilitate and record payments to vendors, speakers, and contractors; reconcile on a monthly basis.
Work with bookkeeper to facilitate processing of payroll for employees on a biweekly basis.
Work with CPA to file annual tax returns to both IRS, FTB and annual reporting to DOJ
Work with the Grants Chair to track Grants-specific budgets and ensure financial Grant requirements are met.
Maintain and track donations via Zeffy.
Maintain and track board dues via spreadsheet.
Record and maintain Board meeting minutes including action items.
Distribute meeting minutes within one day of the Board meeting.
Login to Zoom as host for board meetings and operate “waiting room.” Document attendance at board meetings including late arrivals/early departures.
Assist in the proofreading and editing of outgoing content (including e-newsletter, training materials, website content, community partnership contracts, etc).
Assist the Program Coordinator with e-newsletter content, e.g. finding relevant content (articles for Perinatal Mental Health in the News and blogs), develop copy for the first article based on the monthly theme.
Create and maintain strategic partnerships with community resources and organizations that address mental health needs in the perinatal community that are not directly addressed by PHA’s efforts.
Promote PHA programs (Warmline, trainings, education events, membership) to the community through strategic partnerships that support PHA’s mission.
Review Community Partnership applications submitted on the website; present potential partnerships to the Board for approval.
Vet potential partnerships to ensure alignment with PHA mission and values and that the proposed relationship is reciprocal and benefits both PHA and the other organization.
Work with the Continuing Education chair to facilitate PHA PMH 101 presentations at community agencies throughout the county, especially those that serve MediCal patients.
Interact with potential partners throughout the community in the following ways:
- Outreach to perinatal providers, groups, and hospital systems
- Seek out sponsorship opportunities to support PHA efforts
- Attend community events (1-2 per year; e.g. Climb Out of Darkness, San Diego Breastfeeding Latch On Event, Institute for Reproductive Grief and Loss Symposium)
- Facilitate conversations between partners who may also be potential funders and Grants and Fundraising Chairs.
Inform Board about new and existing partnership activities, outreach efforts, and upcoming community events each month.
Deliver requested brochures to organizational members and community partners.
Manage PHA’s Continuing Education (CE) program, including planning 3–4 annual workshops and overseeing the PMH 101 course.
Ensure all events meet California Psychological Association (CPA) accreditation standards and highlight topics relevant to underrepresented groups in perinatal mental health.
Collaborate with the Equity Chair to ensure inclusive language and cultural competence across trainings.
Coordinate with the Program Coordinator to maintain CPA accreditation and submit CE compliance materials in a timely manner.
Promote events in partnership with the Social Media Chair and incorporate participant feedback from post-event surveys into future presentations.
Deliver PMH 101 presentations to organizations serving underserved perinatal populations, and work with the Partnerships Chair to expand outreach.
Recruit and train 1–2 new PMADS 101 presenters annually, providing materials and stipends in coordination with the Treasurer.
Collaborate with Training Chair, Education Chair, website and marketing vendors to ensure PHA’s materials, messaging, and imagery represents PHA’s value of diversity and inclusion.
Provide relevant articles, resources, and materials to the Board that can also be adopted for Social Media.
Increase accessibility for disabled participants of training, education, and social events.
Develop strategy to recruit Board members and PHA professional members that reflect the diversity of San Diego families, as well as providers that serve those disproportionately affected by PMADs.
Work with Community Partnerships Chair to establish relationships with businesses and organizations that specialize in supporting diverse populations.
Review PSI training scholarship applications and award scholarships to providers serving minority populations (in coordination with PSI Liaison).
Collaborate with the Grants Chair to pursue funds for equitable access to treatment for individuals and families affected by PMADs.
Meet with each PHA program chair following goal setting exercise at Annual Retreat to identify 1-2 specific ways to integrate equity and inclusion efforts into their efforts.
Present opportunities for diversity training to our Board members via email and in Board meetings.
Lead community fundraising efforts for PHA in collaboration with Events and Grants Chairs.
Coordinate and execute silent auctions and other efforts at Membership Social Events. File application in advance with the DOJ for approval of raffles/tickets of opportunity.
Set yearly fundraising goals in coordination with the Treasurer.
Track online donations via Zeffy; Work with the Program Coordinator to integrate Zeffy donation capabilities on our website.
Coordinate with the Program Coordinator to send thank you notes to donors within one month of donation.
Host at least one fundraising event or effort per year.
As a working board, additional support is always appreciated.
Please review our complete list of Board positions. If you see a filled position that interests you, you may express that interest by completing an application. Current members may shift roles or we may add a co-chair for a given role.