• Serve as an independent voting member of the Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic governance guidance on nonprofit best practices and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Support compliance with California nonprofit law, federal tax-exempt requirements, and governance policies.
• Review significant organizational agreements and governance documents from the perspective of board oversight.
• Help strengthen conflict-of-interest practices, transparency, and board accountability.
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives
• Assist with board recruitment and governance development as the organization grows.
• Support oversight of grant compliance, institutional partnerships, and major organizational initiatives
Why This Role Matters
Strong governance is the foundation of every successful nonprofit organization.
As the Foundation expands its educational programs, philanthropic partnerships, capital initiatives, and community impact, independent legal leadership is essential to ensuring sound governance, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship.
Your guidance will help the organization build a durable institutional framework capable of serving students, veterinarians, agricultural communities, and future generations.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience advising nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and fiduciary responsibilities.[
• Ability to exercise objective, independent judgment.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and collaborative decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience serving on nonprofit boards.
• Knowledge of charitable organizations, philanthropy, or grant-funded organizations.
• Familiarity with California nonprofit corporations.[
• Interest in education, agriculture, veterinary medicine, workforce development, or community resilience.
This is a volunteer Board position with the NENN Foundation.
Time Commitment
• Quarterly Board meetings
• Periodic committee participation
• Occasional document review
• Estimated average commitment is approximately two to four hours each month.
Expression of Interest
NENN Foundation welcomes confidential conversations with experienced nonprofit attorneys interested in contributing their expertise to a growing mission-driven organization.
Candidates are invited to submit a brief statement of interest outlining their nonprofit experience, board service, professional background and your connection to or interest in large animal veterinary education, agricultural communities, or Ventura County.
