Come Join Us!
There are many ways to get involved with Celebrating Roots. Check out the available opportunities.
For Students: 6-13 Young Community Builders
Young Community Builders (YCB) After School Program
For Students: East African Girls 14-18
Leadership and Business Development Program (Paid Opportunity)
Cohort 1, 2023
Be a Volunteer!
We are currently accepting applications for those interested in serving our community.
Join the Board
We are looking for individuals interested in joining the Celebrating Roots Board of Directors
Information About Being a Board Member
Celebrating Roots is a Seattle based nonprofit founded and led by first generation refugee and immigrant women from East Africa. Our mission is to provide holistic support to youth and families from marginalized communities through culturally responsive programming.
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
• determining the mission and purposes of the organization
• selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
• strategic and organizational planning
• ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• fundraising and resource development
• approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and service
• enhancing the organization’s public image
• assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization
Each individual board member is expected to:
• know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
• give a meaningful personal financial donation
• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
Time Commitment: 5-7 hours a month.
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
• determining the mission and purposes of the organization
• selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
• strategic and organizational planning
• ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• fundraising and resource development
• approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and service
• enhancing the organization’s public image
• assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization
Each individual board member is expected to:
• know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
• give a meaningful personal financial donation
• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
Time Commitment: 5-7 hours a month.
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We are a Washington State 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, founded and led by 1st generation East African refugee and immigrant women. Our work is made possible through generous gifts from donors like you!