Board of Directors · Voluntary Leadership Opportunity
Serve With Purpose.
Lead With Impact.
Join the KRoussaw Foundation Board of Directors
The KRoussaw Foundation is seeking passionate, engaged, and community-minded leaders who are committed to helping us expand opportunities for young people, families, and communities.
Serving on the KRF Board of Directors is an opportunity to contribute your experience, expertise, leadership, network, and perspective to an organization focused on creating meaningful and sustainable impact through education, workforce development, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.
Voluntary
Unpaid board service in support of the mission
Governance
Strategy, oversight, and stewardship of KRF
Community
Expanding opportunity where it matters most
01 - About the KRoussaw Foundation
Creating Pathways to Opportunity
The KRoussaw Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities by creating pathways to educational, professional, and economic opportunity.
Through youth education, workforce development, college and career preparation, entrepreneurship, life-skills development, mentoring, and community partnerships, KRF works to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, resources, experiences, and connections necessary to thrive.
As KRF continues to grow, our Board of Directors plays an important role in helping ensure that the Foundation remains mission-driven, strategically focused, financially responsible, well-governed, and positioned for long-term sustainability and impact.
02 - The Role of the Board
Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
The KRoussaw Foundation Board of Directors provides governance, strategic guidance, financial oversight, advocacy, and support to help advance the Foundation's mission.
Our Board works alongside organizational leadership while maintaining its responsibility for appropriate nonprofit governance and oversight.
Board members are expected to bring their individual expertise and perspectives to the table while collectively making decisions that support the best interests of the KRoussaw Foundation and the communities we serve.
03 - Why Serve on the KRF Board?
Make Your Experience Matter
Board service provides an opportunity to use your professional experience, relationships, perspective, and leadership to help strengthen an organization committed to community impact. As a KRF Board Member, you will have opportunities to:
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Help shape the strategic direction of a growing nonprofit organization.
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Contribute professional knowledge and expertise.
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Expand community, corporate, and organizational partnerships.
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Advocate for KRF and increase awareness of its mission.
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Collaborate with other professionals and community leaders.
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Support initiatives that create opportunities for youth and communities.
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Help strengthen organizational sustainability and governance.
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Support fundraising and resource-development efforts.
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Connect KRF with individuals and organizations that can advance its work.
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Help position the Foundation for continued growth and long-term impact.
04 - What Does a KRF Board Member Do?
Board Member Responsibilities
Governance & Oversight
Understand and uphold the Foundation's governing documents and policies and participate in responsible oversight of the organization.
Strategic Leadership
Understand and uphold the Foundation's governing documents and policies and participate in responsible oversight of the organization.
Financial Stewardship
Review financial information and help ensure that the Foundation's resources are managed responsibly and used in furtherance of its charitable mission.
Fundraising & Resource Development
Support KRF's efforts to cultivate donors, sponsors, corporate partners, community partners, grant opportunities, and other resources that strengthen the Foundation.
Advocacy & Ambassadorship
Understand and uphold the Foundation's governing documents and policies and participate in responsible oversight of the organization.
Programs & Impact
Remain informed about KRF's programs and initiatives and help leadership identify opportunities to strengthen and expand the Foundation's impact.
Active Participation
Attend scheduled board meetings, prepare for discussions, participate in decision-making, and contribute to committees, special initiatives, events, or other Board activities when appropriate.
Ethical Leadership
Maintain confidentiality, disclose potential conflicts of interest, exercise sound judgment, and act in the best interests of the Foundation when carrying out Board responsibilities.
05 - Voluntary Board Service
A Commitment to Service
Service on the KRoussaw Foundation Board of Directors is completely voluntary and unpaid.
Board members volunteer their time, leadership, professional expertise, perspective, relationships, and talents in support of the Foundation's mission.
Board service should be viewed as an active commitment to helping KRF grow, remain accountable to its mission, and create meaningful impact within the communities we serve.
There is no salary or compensation associated with serving as a member of the Board of Directors.
06 - Who Are We Looking For?
Different Experiences. Shared Commitment.
KRF values a Board composed of individuals who bring different professional experiences, perspectives, skills, relationships, and backgrounds to the organization. We welcome individuals with experience or expertise in areas including:
Education
Workforce Development
Youth Development
Finance & Accounting
Law & Governance
Human Resources
Fundraising & Philanthropy
Marketing & Communications
Entrepreneurship & Business
Technology
Government & Public Policy
Community Development
Strategic Planning
Real Estate
Corporate Relations
Community & Organizational Partnerships
PREVIOUS NONPROFIT BOARD EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED
We recognize that valuable leadership comes in many forms. Professional expertise, lived experience, community relationships, innovative thinking, and a genuine commitment to KRF's mission can all contribute meaningfully to Board service.
07 - What Should I Expect?
The Commitment of Board Service
Before applying, prospective Board members should understand that effective board service requires more than attending meetings. Board members should be prepared to:
Attend
Participate consistently in scheduled Board meetings.
Prepare
Review meeting materials and relevant organizational information before meetings.
Engage
Participate thoughtfully in discussions, decisions, committees, initiatives, and other Board responsibilities.
Advocate
Represent the Foundation positively and help expand awareness of KRF and its work.
Connect
Help cultivate relationships and make appropriate introductions that may strengthen KRF's programs, partnerships, fundraising, and resources.
Support
Participate in fundraising, resource development, events, and other activities that advance the organization.
Protect
Maintain confidentiality and appropriately disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Lead
Exercise sound judgment and keep the Foundation's mission and best interests at the center of Board decisions.
08 - Board Calendar
Plan Ahead. Stay Engaged.
Prospective Board members are encouraged to review the Board calendar before applying to ensure they can make the necessary commitment.
2026–2027 Board Calendar
Board Orientation
September 1, 2026
Incoming Board Member Orientation
Board of Directors Meeting
October 14, 2026
Quarterly Board Meeting - Q1
Board of Directors Meeting
January 13, 2027
Quarterly Board Meeting - Q2
Board of Directors Meeting
April 14, 2027
Quarterly Board Meeting - Q3
Annual / Strategic Meeting
June 16, 2027
Annual Meeting & Strategic Planning Session
09 - Is Board Service Right for You?
Before You Apply, Consider
Do I believe in the mission?
Board members should have a genuine connection to KRF's mission and the communities we serve.
Can I make the time commitment?
Board service requires meeting attendance, preparation, communication, and participation outside of scheduled meetings when necessary.
Am I prepared to actively participate?
Effective Board membership requires engagement not simply having your name associated with the organization.
Can I contribute my expertise and relationships?
Every Board member brings something different to the table. Consider how your professional experience, network, skills, or perspective can strengthen KRF.
Am I willing to serve as an ambassador?
Board members should be comfortable representing the Foundation positively and helping others understand and connect with its mission.
Can I put the Foundation's interests first when serving as a Board member?
Board members have fiduciary and ethical responsibilities and must exercise their duties in the best interests of the organization.
10 - How to Join the KRF Board
Your Path to Board Service
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Learn
Review the information on this page to understand KRF's mission, Board responsibilities, expectations, and commitment.
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Apply
Complete the Prospective Board Member Application.
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Connect
Selected applicants may be invited to speak with KRF leadership and/or representatives of the Board to learn more about each other and discuss potential Board service.
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Review & Selection
Applications are reviewed according to the Foundation's established governance and Board-selection process.
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Orientation
Individuals selected for Board service participate in an orientation process and receive applicable governance, organizational, and onboarding materials.
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Serve
Board members begin contributing their leadership, expertise, relationships, perspective, and time to advancing the mission of the KRoussaw Foundation.
Apply to Join the Board
Ready to Serve?
We're looking for individuals who believe in the power of education, opportunity, leadership, and community and who are prepared to help us continue building the future of the KRoussaw Foundation.
If our mission resonates with you and you are ready to contribute your time and expertise, we invite you to apply.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Board service is voluntary and unpaid. Submission of an application does not constitute appointment to the KRoussaw Foundation Board of Directors. Board members are selected and appointed in accordance with the Foundation's governing documents and established Board-selection process.
11 - Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Question
Your Leadership Can Help Shape What's Next.
KRF's continued growth requires people who are willing to do more than believe in the mission, it requires leaders willing to contribute their time, knowledge, relationships, ideas, and experience to help move it forward.
If you're ready to serve, lead, and help create greater opportunities for the communities we support, we invite you to take the next step.
Questions regarding Board service: founder@kroussawfoundation.org
Questions?
KRoussaw Foundation
Building career pathways for Baltimore's next generation of leaders.
202-506-3224
300 E. 29th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218