Governance structure
JSPHI is governed by a Board of Directors that provides policy, governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic direction. The board delegates day-to-day operations to the Executive Director, the Managing Partner, and other appointed staff or agents.
- Composition. Minimum of three and maximum of nine directors.
- Terms. Founders serve longer initial terms. Subsequent independent and at-large directors serve two-year terms.
- Meetings. Regular meetings occur at least five times per year, including at least one meeting per quarter.
- Standing committees. Executive, Finance, Audit, and Governance.
Who we are looking for
Founding Board candidates will bring one or more of the following:
- Community and civic leaders
- Public health professionals
- Healthcare practitioners
- Patient advocates and caregivers
- Policy and advocacy leaders
- Legal and compliance experts
- Finance and audit professionals
- Fundraising and communications
Time
- Attend at least five board meetings per year, including quarterly meetings and any additional regular meetings set by the board.
- Attend one annual retreat.
- Participate in committee or workstream activity.
- Prepare for meetings and respond to time-sensitive governance needs.
Talent
- Bring professional expertise, lived experience, strategic judgment, and network insight.
- Help strengthen governance, partnerships, public health credibility, community trust, legal and compliance readiness, funding strategy, and organizational infrastructure.
- Serve as an active steward, not a passive name on a roster.
Treasure
- Give, raise, or help secure $2,000 annually, or a combination of giving and resource development.
- Make a personally meaningful contribution when possible.
- Help identify, cultivate, or connect JSPHI to funders, donors, sponsors, institutional partners, or community investors.
- Support the organization’s early fundraising strategy through introductions, advocacy, credibility-building, and resource development.