Architect the Future
Your career has been defined by overcoming challenges.
Now, use that wisdom to build a firewall of resilience for the next generation.
"I concluded that I could not be the only person facing these difficulties, and furthermore, that I should not be alone in seeking empowerment."
— Mx. Phoenix Woody, Founder
The Opportunity
The Ignite and Thrive KC Foundation (ITKF) is establishing its legal status as a 501(c)(3). We are moving beyond crisis intervention to create "upstream" prevention—a literal lifeline for LGBTQ+ young adults (18-34) who are housed but financially fragile.
As a Founding Board Member, you won't just fill a seat. You will lay the cornerstone. Your governance will guide us from a successful pilot to a scalable 12-week curriculum that impacts hundreds of lives annually.
We need your lived experience, your professional acumen, and your steady hand to ensure this organization is built to last.
We Are Seeking Expertise In
To build a robust foundation, we need leaders with proven track records in these specific pillars.
Legal & Compliance
Expertise in establishing 501(c)(3) status, navigating regulations, and ensuring long-term structural integrity.
Finance & Strategy
Budget oversight, financial transparency, and building sustainable funding models that outlast market cycles.
Clinical Oversight
Ensure our "Foundation" (Mindset) phase remains clinically sound and deeply trauma-informed.
Rights Advocacy
Tenant rights and discrimination laws. Vital for keeping our "Fortress" (Housing) curriculum current and safe.
Fund Development
Proven success in securing funding from foundations and private donors to fuel our growth.
Community Connectors
Deep roots in the KC LGBTQ+ community to facilitate outreach and program scaling.
Your Legacy Starts Here.
You have the experience. You have the vision.
Join us, and turn your expertise into a lifeline that will support the LGBTQIA+ community for decades to come.
Ready to Serve?
To express your interest, please fill out our application form.
Questions before applying?
mxphoenix@ignitethrivekc.org