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Your Filipino Professionals Association (YFPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and our mission is to foster professional connections, ideas and expertise to support and engage Filipino professionals in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our purpose is to build a stronger, well-established and respected Fil-Am business community. 

​YFPA believes in developing relationships. Everyday we strive to connect, educate, and serve because we want to engage and empower Filipino professionals.

If you are interested in joining the 2025-2026 YFPA Board, please fill out the Board Application FORM.

For questions or comments, please email us, [email protected].

The open Board Member positions are posted below. We look forward to meeting you!

YFPA President ​

An ideal President is a visionary leader with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of inspiring and guiding a team toward YFPA’s mission. They should be strategic thinkers who can foster collaboration, delegate effectively, and navigate challenges with confidence. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in leadership, wants to make a lasting impact on the Filipino professional community, and enjoys high-level decision-making and relationship-building.  

Duties
  • Supervise activities of the officers
  • Oversee Board and Executive Committee meetings.
  • Work with Vice President to ensure resolutions and amendments are implemented.
  • Call special meetings if needed.
  • Appoint committee chairs and with Vice President recommends who will serve on committees.
  • Assist in preparing agenda for each board meeting.
  • Assist in conducting new board member orientation.
  • Act as spokesperson for YFPA.
  • Consult with board members in their roles and responsibilities, and performance of overall goals and objectives

Vice President 

The Vice President should be a proactive leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to step into the President’s role when needed. They should have a deep understanding of YFPA’s mission and be an advocate for its initiatives. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain leadership experience, develop executive decision-making skills, and play a critical role in shaping the organization’s future.

Duties
  • Serve on Executive Committee.
  • Carry special assignments as requested by President.
  • Understand duties of President and be able to perform duties in President's absence.
  • Participate as vital part of board leadership.
  • Assist in preparing agenda for each board meeting.
  • Assists in conducting new board member orientation.
  • Ensure resolutions and amendments are implemented.

Secretary  ​

An organized and detail-oriented individual would thrive in this role, as it requires excellent record-keeping, time management, and communication skills. The ideal candidate should be reliable and structured, ensuring smooth board operations and proper documentation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, wants to be involved in governance, and is passionate about keeping an organization running efficiently.

Duties
  • Serve the Executive committee.
  • Ensure accuracy and safekeeping of all board records.
  • Record and review board minutes.
  • Assume responsibilities of the President if the President and Vice President are absent.
  • Provide notice of board and committee meetings when notice is required.
  • Schedule and calendar meetings mentioned above in an organized manner.
  • With Membership committee, track records of membership status
  • Support Board of Director elections and activities

Treasurer ​

The Treasurer should be a financially savvy professional or experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial management, or experience in nonprofit organizations. They should be transparent, responsible, and meticulous with numbers. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys financial strategy, wants to ensure the financial sustainability of a nonprofit, and seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the Filipino professional community.

Duties
  • Maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
  • Maintain adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses;
  • Understand financial accounting for non-profit organizations and tax filing requirements
  • Direct potential Finance Committee.
  • Manage with Finance Committee, the board's reviews of and actions related to board's financial responsibilities.
  • Work with President and create appropriate financial reports that are made available and transparent to the Board on a timely basis.
  • Present annual budget for board approval.
  • Review annual audit with Board of Directors and answer questions accordingly
  • Report on transactions and financial condition of organization to the President, Board of Directors, and/or agent or attorney whenever requested.

Marketing Director

A creative and strategic thinker with expertise in branding, digital marketing, and public relations would excel in this role. They should have a strong understanding of storytelling and audience engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about promoting Filipino professionals, growing an organization’s visibility, and executing impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with the community.

Duties
  • Work with the President and executive committee to develop a marketing and communications plan and direct potential committee members.  
  • Lead and coordinate the organization's overall marketing and communication strategy.
  • Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and committees to develop and implement effective marketing and communication strategies that support our mission and goals.
  • Develop and communicate guidelines and timelines of all marketing requests to ensure timely delivery.
  • Develop and refine YFPA's communications to ensure clear, concise and consistent messaging.
  • Define media and public relevant public policy issues to leverage and support YFPA's mission.
  • Create and implement plans to market the organization to the community and general public.
  • Serve as chief editor for organization's press and media releases, promotional material, collateral, website, social media sites, photography, and videography and support digital platforms accordingly.
  • Direct and support Marketing Committee members in planning marketing campaigns, and delegating accordingly.
  • Provide public relations response to inquiries about YFPA.
  • Ability to coach, train, develop and support senior team as effective spokespeople for YFPA.

Fundraising Director

The ideal candidate is a natural relationship-builder who enjoys networking and has experience in fundraising, sponsorships, or donor relations. They should be passionate about securing financial resources to support YFPA’s programs. This position is perfect for someone who loves creating partnerships, enjoys event-based fundraising, and wants to play a key role in expanding the organization’s reach and financial stability.

Duties
  • Actively build relationships with professionals, community partners, and companies to promote fundraising, donations, and sponsorships
  • Create strategic plan with Board of Directors to build and increase funds raised
  • Direct Fundraising Committee and collaborate on all activities including fundraising events, grant applications, etc.
  • Determine interests for potential upcoming fundraisers
  • Maintain donor relations and any inquiries
  • Track fundraising donations received and report to Treasurer on a monthly basis
  • Monthly review of fundraising status at Board of Directors meetings
  • Update fundraising database accordingly on a monthly basis, track source of funds raised for each event

Community Partnerships Director

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in networking, community engagement, and relationship-building. The ideal candidate should be an advocate for collaboration, with the ability to develop meaningful partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves connecting people, strengthening community ties, and creating lasting impact through strategic alliances.

Duties
  • Direct Community Affairs Committee on all activities
  • Build strategic relationships with community partners and organizations that align with our mission, values, and organizational goals
  • Maintain relationships and collaborate with community partners organizations that align with our mission. These can include Professional associations, Non-profit organizations, Student organizations, Corporate organizations, Employee Resource Groups, and more.
  • Organize and coordinate volunteer events that support our mission and core values.
  • Direct and support recruitment of volunteers for all events. 
  • Maintain volunteer relations, leverage talent in volunteer opportunities that give meaningful experiences to support YFPA's goals.

Professional Development Director

A passionate advocate for career growth and mentorship, the ideal candidate should have experience in workforce development, coaching, or event planning for educational programs. They should enjoy creating opportunities for professionals to learn, grow, and connect. This role is perfect for someone who wants to elevate Filipino professionals through knowledge-sharing, networking, and skill-building initiatives.

Duties
  • Build relationships with community partners, business partners and organizations to support YFPA's professional development efforts
  • Organize professional development events that support our mission and community interests
  • Collaborate with community partners on internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Recruit professional subject matter experts to share expertise during events, panels, virtual webinars, workshops, and more.
  • Build strategic relationships with business and community partners that can support our community professional development needs and interests
  • Coordinate volunteers for events with support of the Community Affairs committee

Scholarship Program Director

A passionate advocate for education and student success, the ideal candidate should have experience in scholarship programs, academic outreach, or nonprofit work. They should be detail-oriented and committed to providing equitable opportunities for students. This role is ideal for someone who wants to shape the future of young Filipino professionals and make a tangible impact on their academic and career success.

Duties
  • Oversee YFPA Scholarship Program, Committee and Volunteers
  • Oversee Scholarship Program requirements, recommend program improvements and changes
  • Create and support Scholarship Program goals and objectives for current year term
  • Support fundraising for scholarship programs
  • Strategically plan and support outreach efforts to promote scholarship program to schools, students, and community partner organizations
  • Oversee Scholarship selection process for a fair review of all applicants.
  • Direct Scholarship Committee’s review of all applications and confirm adherence to program requirements
  • Collaborate with Events Director and Board to plan Scholarship Awards Ceremony
  • Collaborate with Marketing Communications Director and Board for media release announcement of awardees

Events Director

The ideal Events Director is a highly organized and creative planner who excels at executing impactful events. They should have experience in event coordination, logistics, and vendor relations. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys bringing people together, and loves crafting unique experiences that strengthen the YFPA community.

Duties
  • Support Board of Directors and Officers with event planning for all events 
  • Research venues for events including networking mixers, professional development sessions, meetings, social events, virtual events etc.
  • Build relationships with venue representatives and communicate event details
  • Coordinate with volunteers with support of the Community Affairs committee
  • Coordinate with Secretary and Board of Directors to schedule events accordingly, and determine any schedule conflicts
  • Understand budgetary needs and stay within guidelines
  • Propose and plan event timelines with event committee and Board of Directors
  • Lead creative efforts on event themes
  • Direct and delegate duties with the event committee
  • Coordinate volunteers for events with support of the Community Affairs committee