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2024-2026 NEDA Board of Directors application process is now open

The National End-of-Life Doula Alliance is seeking new board members to serve a two-year term from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The deadline for submitting the on-line application below and 2 reference letters is August 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Interviews for selected candidates will be conducted between August 21 - 26 via zoom. If approved by the Board as a new member, you are expected to attend the board meeting on October 10, 2024 as well as an in-person retreat in January 2025. The date and location of the retreat to be determined. The on boarding process for new Board members will begin in September.

Serving on the board of a non-profit can be a very rewarding experience. We hope you will consider this carefully. NEDA is a new organization and has some exciting and ground-breaking work to do. We are looking for a wide variety of skills, from strategic planning to social media to communications. You need not be an end-of-life doula to apply yet you must be a current NEDA member (doula, doula trainer, or doula/trainer combo membership). We are especially looking for those who can devote time and effort to building this organization and who have a good grasp of what it means to be on a non-profit board. This is a working board of volunteers who are expected to attend all meetings and regularly do work on their own in between meeting times. All meetings take place on-line in our Zoom.us virtual meeting room.

Below you will find the application, board of director expectations, more detailed job description, and NEDA's bylaws. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We are excited to hear from you!

*NEDA Board Member Expectations

*NEDA Board Member Job Description and Duties

*NEDA Bylaws

2024-26 NEDA Board Application - Due by August 15, 2024

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NEDA has chosen to use the term "end-of-life doula" and this role is referred to as such throughout this application.

1. Please tell us why you are interested in NEDA (including previous involvement with NEDA) and what you are most passionate about bringing to the Board *

2. What is your understanding of NEDA’s purpose and what ideas do you have to help us realize our contributions in the end-of-life field? *

3. What do you see as the most pressing issue(s) facing NEDA? Facing EOLDs? *

4. What ways, if any, do you think it's important to prioritize justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity when it comes to end-of-life experiences and learning opportunities for EOLDs? *

5. Please share any previous non-profit or board experience that you've had. Have you ever served in a 501c6 organization? *

6. Please list any other volunteer commitments you may have. *

7. Describe your understanding of a board member’s roles and responsibilities, including your understanding of what a working board does. What are your top 3 values when collaborating with other board members? *

8. Please share how you hold yourself and others when it comes to conflict. How do you prefer to receive feedback? *

9. Please describe your communication and decision-making style. Are you more comfortable with simple majority, consensus, or any other type? *

10. How do you take care of yourself and/or what sustains you? *

11. Please share any additional information about how and why you are called to this board opportunity. This might include: talents, skillsets or personal values you possess that you feel are in alignment with NEDA's purpose, experience relevant to the end-of-life doula profession, etc. *

12. How many hours per week can you devote to NEDA work? *

11. Do you have any actual or potential conflicts of interest? *

13. Describe the extent of your media and/or public speaking experience *

14. Describe your computer/tech skills. *

16. Are you willing to volunteer for a committee even if not chosen to be on the BOD at this time? *

I have read the NEDA Mission, Vision, Values and Inclusivity Statements, and the Board Member Responsibility document and I agree to abide by them. *

I understand the Board meets on the second Thursday of the month (with occasional exceptions) from 7 – 9 pm ET and I am available at this time. *

2 Letters of Recommendation Are Needed

Please have 2 references each email a letter of recommendation for you to [email protected] by August 15, 2024.

These references would be two people who know you well, as relevant to the skills and experience you have to offer, including development, board or committee work.

The references should include their name, title, contact information and number of years they have known you.

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2024-2026 NEDA Board of Directors application process is now open

*NEDA Board Member Expectations

*NEDA Board Member Job Description and Duties

​*NEDA Bylaws

2024-26 NEDA Board Application - Due by August 15, 2024

*NEDA Bylaws