Join the Allegheny Family Network Board of Directors

*If you live outside Allegheny County you may know us as PA Parent and Family Alliance. Board membership impacts the work of the Parent Alliance as well!

Bring your experience, perspective, and passion for families to AFN.

Allegheny Family Network (AFN) is seeking dedicated, passionate, and community-minded individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. For those looking for nonprofit board opportunities across the state of Pennsylvania, this is a chance to bring your experience and perspective to a family-run organization serving families across in PA.

This voluntary leadership opportunity is a chance to help guide a respected family-run organization that empowers families raising children with behavioral health and emotional challenges through peer support, advocacy, education, and leadership development.

As a Board member, you will play a vital role in supporting AFN's mission, strengthening its impact, and helping ensure the organization continues to serve families across Pennsylvania with excellence and compassion.

Why Join AFN's Board?

Serving on AFN's Board is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and leadership to an organization that creates real and lasting change for families and communities.

As a Board member, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Help shape AFN's strategic priorities

• Support organizational growth

• Collaborate with passionate professionals and community leaders

• Build meaningful relationships with community stakeholders and professionals

• Strengthen family voice and leadership

• Help increase awareness of family peer support services and advocacy initiatives

• Use your experience and expertise to make a direct impact on children, families, and behavioral health outcomes

What Does an AFN Board Member Do?

AFN Board members provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction while supporting AFN's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Board members are expected to:

• Prepare for and actively participate in Board meetings

• Participate on at least one Board committee

• Review organizational reports, financial statements, and strategic initiatives

• Support the approval and oversight of annual budgets and organizational policies

• Serve as an ambassador for AFN within the community where you reside

• Help identify partnerships, funding opportunities, and community resources

• Support fundraising and resource development efforts as appropriate

• Attend key AFN events and community engagement activities as appropriate

• Participate in strategic planning and Board development initiatives

• Contribute expertise and perspectives that strengthen organizational decision-making

• Promote equity, inclusion, and family-driven practices in all aspects of governance

Board members also uphold the legal and ethical responsibilities of nonprofit governance through the Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Obedience, including:

• Ensuring compliance with applicable nonprofit regulations and governing documents

• Avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality when required

• Acting in the best interests of AFN and the families it serves

What Is the Commitment?

Estimated annual commitment: 40–60 hours

Term: Three years, renewable in accordance with Board bylaws

The commitment includes attendance at regular Board meetings (virtual attendance is permitted for those living outside of Allegheny County), participation on at least one Board committee, attendance at key AFN events and community engagement activities, and participation in strategic planning and Board development initiatives.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking individuals who bring a combination of the following:

• Passion for supporting families, children, and behavioral health initiatives

• Experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, community engagement, or related fields

• Knowledge or lived experience related to family support, behavioral health, education, social services, or advocacy

• Strategic thinking and a commitment to organizational excellence

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and family-centered practices

Professional expertise in areas such as finance, legal, healthcare, human resources, fundraising, marketing, public policy, or community development is also highly valued.

Help Strengthen Family Voice in Pennsylvania

By serving on the Allegheny Family Network Board of Directors, you can help strengthen families, amplify parent and caregiver voices, and create positive outcomes for children and communities across PA.

Interested in serving on AFN's Board?

Apply now!