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Families USA Board Member

Amplify Voices, Drive Change: Harnessing Stories to Transform Health Care

Organization

Since 1981, Families USA Foundation has been a long-time leading national health care consumer advocacy organization. It has championed the goal of high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all by seeking to secure and expand coverage, improving patient protections, access, and experience, and advancing affordable health, quality, and equity. View more information about Families USA’s strategic goals here.

We advance this mission through public policy analysis and advocacy, coalition building and communications, public education, people power and partnerships. Over the years, we have cultivated strong relationships with consumer leaders, advocates, and partner organizations across the U.S. Please see our website for more information about Families USA’s work.

Position Summary

Families USA is currently seeking visionary and accomplished leaders to join its Board of Directors to help advance the goal of health and economic security and justice for all. This recruitment effort will seat two (2) new Directors in July 2025 and two (2) additional Directors in January 2026, while also building a robust pipeline of exceptional candidates for future Board opportunities.

Board members provide leadership in governance, strategic direction, and programmatic and financial oversight. While overall and day-to-day operations are managed by the Executive Director and a senior leadership team, the Board works collaboratively with leadership to ensure Families USA’s long-term success and alignment with the organization’s mission and values. For more information, see the current Board membership.

Ideal candidates bring significant professional expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Families USA seeks leaders who are passionate about driving meaningful systemic change and are inspired to make a lasting impact.

Families USA’s Board advises on strategies, communications and advocacy efforts, and monitors organizational performance. We are also committed to fostering a board that reflects diverse perspectives and life and professional experiences, recognizing that inclusivity strengthens our ability to advance our work effectively and authentically.

We believe an organization is best able to do this work effectively and with authenticity when its Board and staff are diverse, inclusive and equity focused.

Key Responsibilities

Act as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization, by identifying partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and advancing Families USA’s mission.
Provide strong governance through fiduciary oversight, financial management, including approval of Families USA’s annual budget, audit reports and significant business decisions.
Collaborate on the development of strategic plans and policies and participate in evaluating the progress toward organizational goals and objectives.
Provide added-value perspective and advice on how Families USA engages in the broader communities of health policy, the Capitol, and the movements for health and economic security.
Regularly assess the Board’s performance as the governing body of the organization and identify areas of improvement.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, supporting the development and implementation of Families USA’s strategic initiatives.
Participate in the performance review of the Executive Director, ensuring leadership accountability.
Assist in identifying, recruiting and approving new Board Members to strengthen the organization’s governance.
Champion diversity, equity and inclusion by ensuring the Board and staff reflect the values and communities Families USA serves.
Dedicate time to serving on committees, take on special assignments, and preparing thoroughly for Board and committee meetings by reviewing agendas and supporting materials.
Adhere to the organization’s bylaws, policies and Board resolutions.
Support fund development efforts by connecting Families USA with potential funders when possible and making an annual personal financial contribution within your means.

Board Terms and Participation Expectations

Families USA Board members are elected for a four-year term and are eligible for re- appointment for one additional four-year term. Board meetings are held:

Three times in person per year, held in Washington, DC: in January (around the annual Health Action Conference), spring (April/May) and fall (September/October); travel is required.
A fourth meeting may be held virtually.
A one-day site visit is held in the fall, paired with a Board meeting the following day, while a one-day strategic planning retreat is held in the spring, also followed by a Board meeting, the following day. During presidential election years, the site visit takes place in the spring, and the annual retreat in the fall.
Each Board meeting includes a casual Board dinner the night before the Board meeting.

Board Members are expected to attend in-person Board meetings regularly, actively engage in discussions and contribute thoughtfully to the organization’s governance. They should stay informed about issues and trends affecting the organization and uphold strict confidentiality regarding internal organizational affairs. Service on Families USA’s Board is voluntary and without compensation, except for administrative support, as well as reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses related to Board Members’ duties, is provided.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for accomplished individuals who are passionate about Families USA’s mission and bring a proven history of impactful leadership. Ideal candidates will have achieved excellence in business, government, philanthropy or the nonprofit sector, along with a strong track record of Board or organizational leadership.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

Extensive professional experience with notable achievements in executive leadership roles.
Familiarity, interest, and expertise with at least some aspects of the work of Families USA, potentially including but not limited to political advocacy, coalition organizing, communications, legislative and governmental relations, health policy, fundraising, and nonprofit management, finance and operations.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships, build consensus, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a genuine passion for advancing Families USA’s mission and positively impacting the communities it serves.
Previous board experience is highly desirable, though not required.

In addition, for this recruitment cycle, priority will be placed on candidates who bring expertise and experience in one or more of these specific substantive areas of: nonprofit financial management; communications; labor organizing; grassroots advocacy and a demonstrated willingness, interest and capacity to participate in Board leadership activities. Families USA is also committed to enhancing the Board’s regional and ethnic diversity to better reflect the communities it serves.

Application Process

We encourage interested applicants to submit a one-page Letter of Interest, a resume and LinkedIn profile address to board@familiesusa.org. The positions will remain open until filled. That said, applications received before Friday, April 18 will be given priority for an initial round of slots. Successful applicants will be contacted for first interviews.

Families USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment or volunteer opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.