Board member volunteer Job at Maya's Hope Foundation, Inc., New York, NY

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  • Maya's Hope Foundation, Inc.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Board Member (Volunteer) — Maya’s Hope Foundation, Inc. DBA Maya's Hope

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid; quarterly meetings virtually and or/ in Manhattan)
Type: Part-time, Volunteer/Unpaid (501(c)(3))
Term: 2-year renewable term
Time Commitment: ~4–6 hours/month

Job Summary

Maya’s Hope supports orphaned, impoverished, and special-needs children in Ukraine and the Philippines with surgeries, therapy, education, and basic needs.

We’re seeking mission-driven Board Members in NYC to provide governance, strategy, and fundraising leadership.

Quarterly board meetings, committee service, and support for our annual Maya's Hope Lotus Ball .

Give/ Get is required and to be discussed during interview.

About Maya’s Hope

Maya’s Hope (EIN 27-3889674) is a New York-based nonprofit founded in 2010 dedicated to improving the lives of children in Ukraine and the Philippines through emergency medical care, therapies, education sponsorships, and essential supplies (diapers, formula, medications). Learn more at mayashope.org.

Role Summary

Board Members steward the organization’s mission and long-term health. You’ll provide governance and fiscal oversight , help shape strategy , and act as an ambassador and fundraiser for our programs and events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Governance & Oversight: Uphold fiduciary duties (care, loyalty, obedience); review budgets/financials; support audit and compliance; manage risk and policy.
  • Strategy & Accountability: Contribute to annual goals, program priorities, and impact evaluation.
  • Fundraising & Ambassadorship:
  • Make an annual personal gift meaningful to you (part of Give/Get)
  • Open doors to your network; participate in donor cultivation and stewardship.
  • Committee Service: Serve on at least one committee (e.g., Finance, Development, Programs, Marketing/PR, Governance).
  • Event Support: Champion the 14th Annual Lotus Ball (Nov 19, 2025, Edison Ballroom) and other engagements.
  • Meeting Attendance: Quarterly board meetings (evening), periodic committee meetings, and one annual retreat.

Qualifications

  • Deep alignment with our mission and values; NYC-area presence for meetings/events.
  • Professional experience in one or more: Finance/Accounting, Marketing/PR, Sales/Business Development, Medical/Healthcare, Legal (nonprofit/corporate), HR/People, Technology/Data/CRM , or Nonprofit Management.
  • Comfortable with fundraising (personal giving, making introductions, and telling our story).
  • Strong integrity, collaboration, and cross-cultural sensitivity; prior board/committee service preferred.

Time & Support

  • Approx. 4–6 hours/month (varies with committee/event cycles).
  • Orientation, board handbook, talking points, and ready-to-use outreach templates provided.
  • Volunteer/Unpaid position. No salary or stipend.

How to Apply

Please email maya@mayashope.org with:

  • Subject: Board Member — [Your Name]
  • Your resume or LinkedIn
  • 2–3 sentences on why you’d like to serve and any committee interests
  • Any potential conflicts of interest to disclose

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity

Maya’s Hope Foundation is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers, staff, and board members.

Job Type: Part-time

Base Pay: $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 1 – 4 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001

Job Tags

Part time, Remote work, Afternoon shift,

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