JOIN the Colorado Fertility Advocates BOARD:

CFA is always looking for board members who share an interest in educating our communities and providing resources on fertility and reproductive health! Board members will help promote CFA events and fundraising efforts to ensure we can provide a better experience for our community. Colorado Fertility Advocates is working to ensure every Coloradan has access to fertility care, education, and support—no matter their path to parenthood.

OUR MISSION | WE BELIEVE:

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build the family they choose.
In the power of visibility—for those still on the journey, those yet to begin, and those who’ve come out the other side.
In uniting those who face infertility with those who support and love them.
That our personal experiences are deeply meaningful, and when shared, they can shape understanding, shift perspectives, and move us all forward.

BENEFITS OF BEING ON OUR BOARD:

Current and past board members include reproductive endocrinology and infertility physicians, reproductive attorneys, clinical psychologists, genetic counselors, acupuncturists, urology physicians, and fertility patients. However! Anyone who has an interest in helping promote increased and equitable access to fertility treatments and reproductive health is welcome!

Give Back to the Infertility Community
Develop Leadership Skills
Improve Strength and Strategic Thinking
Connect with Other Professionals and Advocates
Support Diversity and Equity

Your Commitment & Availability
OUr board members are volunteer and expected to:

Serve a 3-year term as a voting board member.
Directors are eligible to serve more than one (1) term but must re-apply for another term and receive a simple majority vote by the other Board of Directors. To apply to be a CFA Board Member, the individual must be a CFA member in good standing and have paid their dues (unless dues have been waived by the Board, in the Board’s discretion). The Board may determine further reasonable requirements for membership. Board Member terms may be altered at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

If the Director does not re-apply for a term, they are eligible to move to the Advisory Board or decide not to be member of either Board but maintain their role as a CFA Member (as long as membership criteria is met) or decide not to pursue any of these options.
Attend monthly board meetings (virtual or in person).
Directors must attend the regularly scheduled Board meetings. They may miss up to 3 (three) meetings per year; however, missing more than this number could lead to a vote of termination.
Are an active member of CFA, including serving on a sub-committee, and participating in CFA events, projects and other work.
Lack of participation by a Director could lead to a vote of termination.
Meet the annual “Give or Get” amount of $350.
Directors can meet their due amount through a personal donation or by acquiring sponsorships, third-party donations or CFA memberships. The CFA annual membership fee each Director pays also counts towards their total, annual “Give or Get” amount.

Starting Jan 1, 2026, the Board of Directors are required to meet an annual “Give or Get” amount. This amount is set by the Board the previous year and, as of 2026, will be for the amount of $350 (three-hundred and fifty dollars). The Board is able to update this amount annually through a majority vote. If a change to the full amount is not made by Dec 31st of the year, the following year will be the same amount of dues as the previous one. The total “Give or Get” amount is due by the end of the calendar year. If a Board Member joins after Jan 1st of the year the dues amount will be adjusted accordingly. Exceptions to the “Give or Get” requirement can be made based on the discretion and vote of the Board of Directors.

HOW TO APPLY:

1) Sign up to be a Member of CFA:
Per our bylaws, Colorado Fertility Advocates functions as a membership organization, where only members can serve on the board. This shows that someone is willing to formally align with the mission before stepping into leadership and ensures board members are part of the community they’re representing, not just outside advisors. Individuals can join as an individual or a business. Sign up here.

2) Complete the CFA Board Membership Application
This short application is the easiest way for us to get to know you! Click on the button below.

Complete Board Application Here

NEXT STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Once applications are submitted, CFA’s Nominating Committee will review all materials within 4 weeks. Selected applicants may be contacted for a follow-up conversation to learn more about their interests and experiences. Final recommendations will then be presented to the full Board. Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision shortly thereafter. Board member terms can start at anytime during the calendar year and are active for 3 years unless otherwise noted.

Additional Info:

Advisory Board | Eligibility:
This designation replaces the previous “Executive Board” grouping in CFA’s bylaws. The term limit is a 2 (two)-year commitment. This board does not have an official vote, but are eligible to attend Board Meetings to provide input and guidance. Members of the Advisory Board must be a CFA Member in good standing, but do not have to meet a Give or Get requirement and do not have a meeting attendance requirement. They are able to use the “suspend membership clause”. Advisory Board members are eligible to serve more than one (1) term but must re-apply for another term and receive a simple majority vote by the Board of Directors.

List of elected officials:
The elected officers of the Board of Directors shall consist of the Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, Advocacy Liaison, and/or any other titles or positions as determined by the Board. Positions are only open to current Board of Directors members. Terms for each position are 2 (two)-years with the possibility to re-run for additional terms. To serve as a position, the Director must apply for the positions and be voted in by a simple majority of the rest of the Board.

Standing Sub-committees:
Boards committees streamline work, enhance efficiency, and leverage the specialized skills and expertise of our members. By dividing responsibilities, committees help boards manage complex tasks, ensure compliance, and advance key initiatives more effectively. This structure supports the board’s overarching mission by promoting accountability, fostering collaboration, and enabling more strategic use of time and resources, ultimately driving the organization’s goals forward.
CFA has the following standing sub-committees: Budget, Membership, Advocacy, and Education. We also have a Nominating Committee, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that a board is composed of qualified, diverse, and mission-aligned individuals.

Suspend Board Membership Clause
As a volunteer board, we recognize life happens! CFA Board Members can suspend their Board Membership 1x a year for up to 3- months, if needed. To enact the “Suspend Clause,” the Director must request it in writing and send it to the Board Chair, who will use their discretion in granting the suspension.

Resignation and Termination
Resignation from the Board must be in writing and received by the Board Chair. Board Members may be terminated from the Board due to excess absences, unpaid dues or removed for other reasons by a three-fourths vote of the remaining Directors.