Development & Fundraising 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 Development & Fundraising Board Member plays a key role in helping strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability through fundraising support, donor engagement, strategic relationships, and community advocacy.

As part of the founding board, this role will help shape the organization’s fundraising culture, community presence, and long-term growth strategy.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven leader who is passionate about helping build a mission-driven organization with lasting impact in the Kansas City community.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising strategy and organizational growth efforts
• Assist with donor cultivation and relationship building
• Help identify community partnership and funding opportunities
• Serve as an ambassador for The Dogwood House within the community
• Support fundraising campaigns, events, and development initiatives
• Assist with strategic networking and organizational visibility
• Collaborate with Board leadership and the Executive Director on sustainability planning

Ideal Experience

Preferred candidates may have experience in:

• Fundraising or nonprofit development
• Donor relations or community engagement
• Business development or strategic partnerships
• Corporate, philanthropic, or nonprofit leadership
• Community networking and relationship building

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.