Join Our Board: Be a Catalyst for Holistic Health Advancement

The Foundation for PIHMA Research & Education is actively seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, our mission is to fund and support research, education, and community outreach in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Homeopathy—fostering greater public awareness and access to these time-honored healing modalities.

About the Foundation

Since our incorporation in 2001, the Foundation has played a pivotal role in advancing integrative medicine through:

• Research in acupuncture and homeopathy, including oversight via our Institutional Research Board (IRB).
• The development of the National Library of Traditional Medicine—a growing resource that preserves the legacy of holistic health education.
• Scholarships, public education, and nonprofit clinical care to serve underserved populations.
• Strategic partnerships with PIHMA and the American Medical College of Homeopathy.

Board Member Responsibilities

Board Members help shape the vision, integrity, and impact of the Foundation. Core responsibilities include:

• Strategic Guidance: Provide insight and leadership to support the Foundation’s mission and growth.
• Fundraising & Outreach: Assist in developing partnerships, securing donations, and planning fundraising events (e.g., Celebrity Chef Fundraiser, Author’s Series).
• Marketing & Communications: Help amplify our message through community engagement, social media, and advocacy.
• Financial Oversight: Contribute to fiscal health through responsible governance and budget review.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals with backgrounds in:

• Fundraising and Development
• Marketing and Communications
• Finance, Accounting, or Nonprofit Management

Board members should have a passion for integrative medicine and a desire to support innovation in health education and research.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to building a Center of Excellence for research, nonprofit clinics, and public access to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Homeopathy. Your involvement will help us expand access to compassionate, evidence-informed, holistic care.

To help guide and grow the Foundation’s mission, ideal board candidates will possess one or more of the following: 

Professional Experience, 

• Experience in fundraising, development, grant writing, or donor relations
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• Background in marketing, communications, public relations, or social media strategy. 
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• Expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting, or nonprofit governance
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• Knowledge or interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, or Integrative Health
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• Experience serving on nonprofit boards or advisory committees (preferred but not required). 
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• Personal Attributes: Passionate about advancing holistic, integrative medicine and making it accessible to all. 
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• Strong leadership, organizational, and collaborative skills.
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• Ability to commit time and energy to board meetings, events, and committee work
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• Willingness to leverage personal and professional networks to support the Foundation
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• Strategic thinker with a heart for service and community impact. 
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• Commitment. 
• Willing to serve a minimum term of 2 years
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• Attend quarterly board meetings via Zoom with entire board and 1 meeting once a month to brainstorm individually for 1 hour a month
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• Support fundraising efforts and contribute annually at a personally meaningful level

Jyl Steinback
Director of Educational Partnerships
PIHMA & AMCofH

JSteinback@PIHMA.edu

602-996-6300