Board of Directors - Crosswalk Ministries USA

We give hope for a better future to juvenile offenders and offer healing for families affected by incarceration. We do this through our programs, REACH 180 (preventive after school arts and sports based therapeutic programs for at‑risk youth) and outreach at local youth detention facilities. Location Metro Atlanta / Henry County, GA (hybrid—virtual meetings available) Cause Area Education Community Faith-based Great for Early-career professionals and experienced leaders The Role Help us change the trajectory for at‑risk youth—lend your skills, networks, and heart as a bridge‑building board member. We’re building a dynamic, community‑connected Board of Directors. We welcome young and seasoned professionals from any industry or discipline who are Community connectors and bridge builders Passionate about at‑risk youth and second chances Ready to use their skills and networks for impact What You’ll Do Governance & Strategy: Help set mission‑aligned goals, review outcomes, and support sustainable growth. Ambassadorship: Open doors—introduce Crosswalk to peers, employers, churches, civic groups, and local leaders. Fund Development: Participate in fundraising (events, peer‑to‑peer, corporate/faith partners, matches, in‑kind). Community Partnerships: Strengthen ties with schools, courts, businesses, and neighborhood organizations. Executive Support: Advise staff in your area of expertise (finance, legal, HR, marketing, education, tech, operations, etc.). Time Commitment Board meetings Quarterly (virtual/hybrid); occasional special sessions. Committee service 2–4 hours/month (Finance, Programs, Development/Fundraising, Marketing/Comms, Community Partnerships/Outreach). Term length 2 years (renewable). What We’re Looking For Professionals of any background (business, trades, nonprofit, government, education, legal, finance, HR, healthcare, tech, creative). Early‑career leaders welcome—mentorship provided. Strong integrity, teamwork, and follow‑through. Comfortable engaging your network and championing youth success. What You’ll Get Real, local impact in the lives of teens and families Leadership experience and mentorship (great for résumés and career growth) A mission‑driven peer network across sectors Joy of seeing students succeed—in school, at work, and at home Give/Get & Onboarding Board members participate in fundraising; personal goals are set collaboratively after onboarding (cash, corporate matching, peer‑to‑peer, or in‑kind support all count). Crosswalk covers background checks (standard for youth‑serving orgs) and provides an onboarding toolkit. How to Apply Click I Want to Help! on Idealist or share your LinkedIn/resumé plus 2–3 sentences on why you’d like to serve via our contact form at We’ll follow up to schedule a brief conversation. Crosswalk Ministries USA is a faith‑informed, community‑serving nonprofit that welcomes board members from all backgrounds who support our mission. We are an equal opportunity organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crosswalk Ministries USA, Inc.