Join our Board of Directors

Help immigrant and refugee families in Denver flourish by joining the Downtown Denver Islamic Center Board of Directors.

About DDIC

Downtown Denver Islamic Center (DDIC) empowers low-income immigrants, refugees, and other vulnerable Denverites through food relief, family navigation, emergency cash assistance, and culturally competent community-building programs. Our “Flourish 2030” strategic plan calls for expanding services, building a vibrant community center, and investing in talent, technology, and infrastructure so every newcomer can thrive in their new “community garden.”

The Role

As a volunteer Board Member, you will partner with fellow directors and DDIC’s leadership team to guide the organization’s next stage of growth.

Mission & Strategy
Governance
Fund- & Friend-Raising
Community Ambassadorship
Executive Support

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for servant-leaders who are:

Values-Driven
Committed to compassion, inclusion, and transparency.

Community-Connected
Strong Denver ties or lived immigrant/refugee experience.

Skilled & Experienced in at least one of these areas:
Major-gift fundraising or grantmaking
Finance / accounting
Legal / risk management
Commercial real-estate or construction (future community-center project)
Marketing / communications
Technology & data systems

Strategic Thinkers
Comfortable with growth, metrics, and long-range planning.

Team Players
Collaborative, respectful, and willing to mentor emerging leaders.

DDIC welcomes candidates of all faiths and backgrounds who embrace our mission.

Commitment & Term

Time
~4 board meetings/year + committee/work (~6–8 hrs / month)

Events
Attend two community gatherings or food-relief events annually.

Term
3-year renewable term (board is adding one new member each year).

How to Apply

Please email a brief cover note and résumé with the subject line “Board Candidate – [Your Name]”. We will schedule conversations with prospective candidates in late June.

Questions? Email Naveed Usman