Board Member (Volunteer) - National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Type: Volunteer Position

Time Commitment: Approximately 4–6 hours/month

Term Length: 3 years (renewable upon re-election)

Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid), with meaningful national impact

About NADEC

The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NADEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying and supporting drug-endangered children (DEC) across the United States. Through training, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration, we empower communities and professionals to recognize, respond to, and intervene in the lives of children affected by substance use and abuse. We believe every child deserves safety, hope, and a healthy future.

About the Role

We are currently seeking mission-driven, experienced leaders to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a critical role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization, ensuring effective governance, and championing our efforts to protect and advocate for children living in substance-affected environments. This is a volunteer leadership position that supports NADEC’s mission through oversight, collaboration, and outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings (virtual)
• Help shape organizational policy, programs, and national partnerships
• Serve on committees as needed (e.g., fundraising, governance, outreach)
• Act as an ambassador for NADEC within your professional and community networks
• Support organizational goals through strategic input, board-level voting, and annual initiatives
• Participate in our annual meeting each July, including member and board position voting

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking individuals with the following qualifications:

• Previous nonprofit board experience or equivalent leadership/oversight roles
• Demonstrated commitment to child welfare, justice, public safety, or substance use prevention
• Professional background in one or more of the following areas:
• Law enforcement, child protective services, or first responder roles
• Legislation or public policy related to children, family services, or substance use
• Healthcare, behavioral health, or social work with vulnerable populations
• Community advocacy or education on substance-related harm or child endangerment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for interdisciplinary teamwork
• Willingness to engage in fundraising, partnership-building, and public speaking (as comfortable)

What You'll Gain

• A national platform to advance life-changing work on behalf of children
• Meaningful connections with leaders from law enforcement, education, health, and justice sectors
• Experience in nonprofit governance and mission-driven leadership
• The opportunity to create lasting systemic change in communities across the country