The Board of Directors
Information and Expectations of Members
About the Board of Directors
If you are interested in service or increasing your involvement in Share, we welcome you to consider joining our Board of Directors.
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, or Share, is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring that bereaved families receive compassionate support, resources, and hope after the loss of their baby. Our board members play an important role in stewarding the mission of Share and helping the organization grow in ways that best serve families experiencing the loss of a baby. We welcome individuals who are passionate about our mission and interested in contributing their time, talents, and leadership to strengthen our work. Members of the Board of Directors provide strategic guidance, support organizational sustainability, and serve as ambassadors for Share within the community.
Board service is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of Share and ensure that families facing pregnancy and infant loss continue to receive the support they need when they need it most-- as always, at no cost to them. If you are interested in learning more about board service, we invite you to complete the interest form below or contact us to begin a conversation.
Optional Short Add-On: “Who We’re Looking For”
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Who We’re Looking For
We seek individuals who:
- Care deeply about supporting families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss
- Bring professional expertise, lived experience, or community connections
- Are committed to thoughtful leadership and collaboration
- Believe in the importance of compassionate care and remembrance
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A gentle closing line that fits Share’s tone:
- Together, we can continue building a community where every family experiencing loss is met with compassion, understanding, and support.
National Share is headquartered in St. Peters, Missouri and has 65 chapters in 29 states. The National Share Office serves over 4000 individuals annually throughout the world and provides assistance through hospital visits, phone support, grief counseling services, support groups, resource materials, memorial events, education, and advocacy.
Share is always open to meeting dedicated professionals with a heart for Share's Mission who would like to explore joining the Board of Directors. If you have interest in learning more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to the National Office for a conversation, an application, or expectations of the time and financial commitment required by this position.
Position Title: Board Member
Status: Volunteer
Location: St. Louis metropolitan area – though we do consider out of state applicants with attributes aligning with Share's Mission
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Share is currently seeking a new Board member who has fundraising expertise and who is willing to assist in fundraising. As a Board member of Share, you will join a team responsible for the Organization's legal, fiscal, and ethical oversight. The Board supports Share’s goals and policies, evaluates its effectiveness, and ensures financial stability. While day-to-day operations are led by Share’s Executive Director, the Board member relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends quarterly board meetings (through Zoom) and one annual board retreat
- Assists the Executive Director and Board members in identifying and recruiting other Board Members, as needed
- Be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies, and programs
- Acts as an ambassador for the Organization; attends fundraising and other events as a representative of Share
- Consider Share a philanthropic priority and make monetary gifts in addition to supporting fundraising events
- Assist in soliciting gifts and creating the development plan.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email Share at info@nationalshare.org to begin the application process.