Board Member Onboarding

Our Birthing Stories Board Member Onboarding Course Welcome to the Our Birthing Stories Board Member Onboarding Course—a self-paced program designed to equip new board members with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make a meaningful impact. This course introduces you to our mission of supporting bereaved parents and eliminating racial disparities in childbirth deaths. You'll explore the core values that guide our work, understand your roles and responsibilities as a board member, and gain insights into our organizational structure and governance. You'll learn how to contribute to strategic governance, fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to help shape initiatives that foster healing, drive systemic change, and support families navigating unimaginable loss. Key Topics Include: - Our Mission, Vision, and Values - Board Member Roles and Responsibilities - Strategic Governance and Fundraising Expectations - Organizational Bylaws and Onboarding Process Learning Outcomes: - Grasp the mission and vision of Our Birthing Stories and how they guide our work. - Recognize your key responsibilities as a board member, including fundraising, advocacy, and strategic leadership. - Understand our bylaws and governance structure to ensure ethical and legal compliance. - Feel confident contributing to our initiatives aimed at reducing racial disparities in maternal healthcare and supporting grieving families. Join us in this transformative journey to empower communities, advocate for systemic change, and provide compassionate support to families who need it most.