Board Recruitment
Our process for selecting Board members
We seek individuals who share our commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and families. Ideal Board Members believe in prevention through education, action, and community engagement. They demonstrate integrity, leadership, and strategic vision, and bring expertise in areas such as health and wellness, youth development, education, community advocacy, marketing, or finance.
Commitment to Mission
Above all, we seek individuals who are deeply committed to our mission of helping children grow up healthy, resilient, and successful.
We value purpose, compassion, and persistence. We look for those who are willing to use their time, voice, and influence to make wellness a way of life for every family we serve.
Alignment to Core Values
Board Members should believe in evidence-based approaches to fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness, and support our nonpartisan and nonsectarian commitment to improving public health through positive action.
Reputation & Integrity
We seek individuals with strong ethical standards and integrity who can strengthen the organization’s credibility and trust within the communities we serve. Ideal candidates are known for honesty, fairness, accountability, and transparency in both their personal and professional lives.
Strong Leadership
We seek individuals with proven leadership skills, governance experience, and a solid understanding of nonprofit ethics and fiduciary responsibilities. Board Members will help guide Jump for Joy with transparency, accountability, and a shared commitment to long-term sustainability.
Winning Spirit
We seek individuals marked by resilience, optimism, and a results-driven mindset. Ideal members think creatively, adapt to challenges, and bring the energy needed to grow a national movement that makes wellness fun, cool, and lasting for kids and families.
Strategic Vision
We seek individuals who can think broadly and act strategically. Board Members should understand how to navigate complex systems, form partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand our impact across communities and generations.
Skills & Expertise
We seek professionals with expertise in fields such as health and wellness, education, community engagement, marketing, communications, fundraising, finance, law, or technology. Each Board Member brings unique insights that strengthen our programs, visibility, and long-term effectiveness.
Join Our Board
We are actively seeking individuals who embody these qualities and values. If you align with this mission, your contribution will help strengthen our Board and advance our goal of building a healthier, happier, and more resilient generation of children and families.