Board Opportunities
The short version: Read on to learn more about serving on the Board — but if you'd rather skip ahead and just connect with a Board member to learn more about the experience, email us at and a Board member will reach out to grab a coffee, hop on a Zoom, or invite you to an upcoming Board meeting!
The Small Faces Board of Directors is always glad to welcome new members — and we'd love to hear from you. We periodically add new people to the Board, and we're happy to talk with anyone curious about serving or about other ways to support Small Faces.
Who can serve? You don't need a particular title, profession, or background — just genuine care for Small Faces. Our board members are parents, neighbors, and community members with all kinds of life and work experience, and that range is exactly what makes the Board strong. The most important thing is simply caring about Small Faces and wanting to help it thrive.
What does a Board member actually do? In practice, Board members help make sure Small Faces is well-run, financially healthy, and here for the next generation of kids — through a few hours a month of meetings, committee work, and pitching in on the occasional project or discussion between meetings.
That work looks different for everyone. In the past year, board members have hosted casual community gatherings (a neighborhood happy hour, a family meet-up at the zoo) and, through our Events Committee, organized standout events like the "All That Glitters" auction and the Spring Dance. Others have strengthened the Center's financial footing — adding rigor to budget planning that helped Small Faces set tuition earlier than ever, so families can plan ahead — or put data and survey expertise to work helping staff plan future improvements. Some build and maintain things like this website. And all of us show up to advise on the Center's priorities, budget, and mission, and to support the staff and families who make Small Faces what it is.
What is the time commitment? Most members of the Board spend a few hours per month on:
- Bi-monthly Board meeting (every other month, Monday evenings, in person or virtual)
- One monthly Committee meeting
- Occasional email discussion and ad-hoc project work
We aim to keep Board participation flexible and manageable.
Why serve? As a Board member, you'll work alongside a fun, dedicated, and supportive group of people who care about the long-term success of Small Faces. You'll build leadership and collaboration skills and make a meaningful difference for a small nonprofit that has an outsized impact on children, families, and the wider community.
"I joined the Board in 2022 because my corporate day job, while meaningful, wasn't enough — I wanted to be more connected to my community and to give back to a place that had given so much to my own family. Serving has connected me with a diverse group of people who care about making Small Faces the best it can be, and about supporting the staff and families who make it special." - Joe Fitzgerald, Board Secretary
Skills that can help (but aren't required). A wide range of backgrounds strengthens the Board. None of the following is required — they're simply some of the skills that can be helpful. Commitment to Small Faces matters far more than any particular résumé.
• Financial expertise — supporting the Finance Committee and the Center's budget and long-term financial health.
• Fundraising — growing non-tuition revenue to support families and key priorities.
• Event planning & communications — helping organize community events like our auction and seasonal gatherings.
• Real estate / building experience — supporting the Facilities Committee in caring for the historic Crown Hill Center.
• Inclusion & anti-bias — helping Small Faces remain a welcoming, inclusive community for every child and family.
• Legal — helping the Center meet its obligations as a nonprofit and manage risk.
• Education or childcare — supporting our core mission and early-learning focus.
• Community connections — broadening the Board into the wider Crown Hill neighborhood.
• Critical & empathetic thinking — the Board acts as a sounding board for the Executive Director and leadership team on strategic and emerging challenges, and offering your perspective thoughtfully and with empathy is an important part of the role.
We look for candidates excited to help champion Small Faces and its mission, including an ongoing commitment to fighting bias in our community. We especially welcome interest from individuals who identify as BIPOC, immigrants, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and others from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups.
What we’re focused on right now. We’re always glad to welcome new members of all backgrounds and experiences. At the moment, we’re especially eager to add financial expertise to our Finance Committee — including someone who might grow into the Treasurer role over time. We’re also glad to talk with anyone open to helping with Board operations and officer roles like Secretary.
Interested — now, in the future, or just curious? Send us a quick note — even just “I’d love to hear more” — at , and one of us will get back to you. No pressure, we’re always happy to answer questions or grab a coffee. You’re also welcome to join us at an upcoming event or sit in on a Board meeting as a guest. Alternately, fill out the form on our Contacting the Board page to connect with us.