become and advisory Board member

Our Advisory Board serves as an invaluable resource for the organization, providing oversight, strategic planning and resources that help us successfully deliver our mission.

Thank you for your interest in serving as an Advisory Board Member at Justice for My Sister. Applications for 2025 applicants are now being reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking for applicants who have legal or finance expertise. Please read the description of the roles and responsibilities for being a part of the Advisory Board and fill out the form below.

Advisory Board Member Roles & Responsibilities

Board Members at JFMS serve as strategic partners, champions of our mission, and stewards of our long-term sustainability and impact. Responsibilities include:

Leadership & Governance Oversight

  • Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director (ED), offering insight and guidance on the development and implementation of JFMS’s strategic plan.

  • Review and interpret impact metrics and organizational outcomes to help assess progress toward goals and deepen accountability.

  • Attend and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings and an annual planning retreat.

  • Serve on at least one active committee, meeting monthly. Current committees include:

    • Development & Fundraising

    • Marketing & Storytelling

    • Hiring & Organizational Culture

    • Earned Revenue / Fee-for-Service Strategy

  • Approve the annual budget, audit reports, and key business decisions, ensuring alignment with the mission and financial health of the organization.

  • Participate in the annual performance review of the Executive Director and offer support for leadership sustainability, including sabbatical planning.

  • Help identify, recruit, and onboard new Board Members who reflect our values and expand our capacity.

  • Collaborate with the ED and fellow Board Members to ensure board-level goals and commitments are met.

  • Serve as an ambassador for JFMS, representing the organization in your professional and personal networks, including public-facing opportunities such as panels, community events, and industry spaces.

Qualifications

We seek Board Members who bring curiosity, creativity, and a deep commitment to our mission. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • Leadership experience in the creative economy (especially film/TV), philanthropy, nonprofit, public service, or social justice sectors.
    Alignment with and understanding of the communities JFMS serves, especially survivors, BIPOC artists, and system-impacted youth.

  • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across lines of difference with integrity and care.

  • A track record of follow-through and accountability to collective goals.

  • Willingness to contribute resources, time, and/or networks to strengthen JFMS’s visibility and sustainability.

  • Passion for community-based storytelling, gender justice, racial equity, and cultural transformation.

Fundraising Commitment: Raise $2,500 for organization each fiscal year, including a $500 personal contribution. 

Term Length: The required term length for Board Members is two years. Service on Justice for My Sister’s Advisory Board is a voluntary role not resulting in remuneration, except for travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board Member duties. This is a distinctly unique leadership opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to the legacy of an LA-based nonprofit nearing its 10-year anniversay that impacts upwards of 3,000 community members a year through our 3 areas of work: youth leadership, workforce development, and systems change.

Perks for being a JFMS Board Member include: 

  • Annual Board Member dinner with the Executive Director. 

  • Discounted movie tickets to select film festivals in the Los Angeles area.