Community Partnerships Board Member

About The Dogwood House

The Dogwood House is a faith-based nonprofit in the Kansas City metro focused on providing transitional housing and independent living support for women rebuilding their lives after trafficking, exploitation, and trauma.

Our mission is to create a safe, dignified place where women can continue moving forward after completing long-term recovery programs — bridging the gap between recovery and full independence.

We are currently building a strong founding Board of Directors composed of experienced, mission-driven leaders who are passionate about restoration, strategic growth, and sustainable impact.

Position Overview

The Community Partnerships Board Member plays a key role in helping strengthen the organization’s community presence, collaborative relationships, and long-term impact throughout the Kansas City area.

As part of the founding board, this role will help establish meaningful partnerships and strengthen organizational visibility through strategic networking and community engagement.

This role is ideal for a well-connected and mission-driven leader who is passionate about helping build a collaborative and community-centered organization.

Responsibilities

• Help build and strengthen community partnerships
• Support organizational visibility and community engagement efforts
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with local organizations, churches, businesses, and community leaders
• Serve as an ambassador for The Dogwood House within the community
• Assist with strategic networking and relationship development
• Support fundraising and organizational growth initiatives
• Collaborate with Board leadership and the Executive Director on community outreach efforts

Ideal Experience

Preferred candidates may have experience in:

• Community leadership or civic engagement
• Nonprofit or ministry partnerships
• Business development or relationship management
• Public relations or community outreach
• Strategic networking and collaborative leadership

Prior board experience is preferred but not required.

Expectations

Board members are expected to:

• Attend regular board meetings
• Serve as active ambassadors for the organization
• Participate in fundraising and strategic growth efforts
• Make an annual personal financial contribution
• Support the mission and values of The Dogwood House

Mission & Values

The Dogwood House is rooted in dignity, restoration, accountability, and hope. We believe long-term stability changes futures and helps break cycles of vulnerability within our community.