Courageous Parents Network (CPN) is expanding its governing Board and is seeking two new Board members to inform advancement of strategic priorities.
The mission of Courageous Parents Network is to orient, equip and empower parents and others caring for children living with serious illness, by providing resources and tools that reflect the experience and perspective of other families and clinicians. It provides curated digital resources and programming to help caregivers advocate for children living with serious illness and navigate the illness journey. At the center of CPN are parent and clinician voices that illuminate the lived family experience and focus on psycho-social and emotional needs, regardless of diagnosis and without bias. CPN resources include videos, podcasts, newsletters, a blog, social media posts, educational guides and learning pathways written for families, and a clinician portal offering materials for use in self- and colleague education. Programs include virtual events, and virtual and in-person presentations to clinician audiences, industry and patient organizations. CPN also partners with others to bring the family perspective to clinical research and a wide range of communication (or media) outlets. CPN is recognized as a trustworthy destination for parents and pediatric clinicians and patient organizations and is a liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
We are seeking board members having experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Pediatric medicine, including medical education
- Community-focused equity and inclusion initiatives
- Technology-based platforms
- Content or affiliate marketing
- SEO
- Social media marketing
- Partnership development
Board responsibilities include:
- prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in all board meetings (5 per year, in person or by Zoom)
- participate fully in one or more committees
- serve as active advocate and ambassador for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
- leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
- give a personally meaningful financial donation
- help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing
Interested individuals should please send the following information as a Word document to Connect@CourageousParentsNetwork.org with the Subject Heading: Board Position
- Your Name and Contact information: Email and Phone Number and State where you live
- What is your connection to CPN’s mission?
- What lived experience, if any, do you have that you feel would benefit CPN’s mission?
- How do you know about CPN?
- How do you think you might contribute to CPN’s mission?
- Please also attach your resume and/or biography
We will then follow up with you directly.
Thank you for considering this unique opportunity to make a difference. The passion and purpose of this work and the quality of the individuals on the current Board and Staff make for a very meaningful experience.