Board Member - CAPI USA
Company: CAPI USA
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description CAPI's Board Overview CAPI USA
has a mission to guide refugees and immigrants in their journey
toward self-determination and social equality. Established in 1982
as the Center for Asians and Pacific Islanders to support Southeast
Asian refugee resettlement following the Vietnam War, the
organization changed its name to CAPI in 2008 to be more inclusive
of all refugee and immigrant communities. With core values rooted
in equity, inclusion and accessibility, CAPI provides direct
services to 10,000 lower-income people (95% BIPOC) annually in its
Community Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, and Refugee Services
initiatives: CAPI's core programming seeks to meet foundational
needs, increase income and wealth, and elevate voices with
decision-makers to advance the social and economic position of
immigrant communities. Join CAPI's Board of Directors! CAPI is
looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to the
organization's mission and are willing to use their resources and
knowledge to promote CAPI's growth into the future. The Board of
Directors meets monthly for 1.5 hours, in addition to committee
meetings and an annual board retreat. For more information or to
complete CAPI's Board Application, click here. CAPI's multi-service
site and headquarters in Brooklyn Center (Immigrant Opportunity
Center) and second multi-service site in Minneapolis (Lake Street
Center) provide integrated, accessible programming and onsite
partnerships that increase culturally- appropriate services for
persons of all nationalities. CAPI's Civic Engagement work engages
an additional 8,000 persons annually in support of public policy
initiatives impacting Minnesota's immigrant communities. In
addition to attendance and active participation at all Board of
Directors meetings, Board Members are expected to join and serve on
one of the following Board Committees. Executive Committee
Governance Committee Rebranding Advisory Committee Capital Campaign
Advisory Committee As an immigrant-led organization, CAPI mobilizes
48 FTE diverse staff, 12 different sub-granted partners, 2 tenant
agency partners and 300 volunteers to advance the social and
economic position of diverse constituents. CAPI's $5.7M annual
budget is stewarded by its diverse 6-member Senior Leadership team
(67% BIPOC), 8-member program management team (76% BIPOC) and
governing board of directors (60% BIPOC). Furthermore, all Board
Members are expected to provide an annual financial gift to CAPI
and support ongoing fundraising activities through networking,
promoting, and attending events. We are looking for individuals
with the following professional backgrounds: Finance or Banking,
Fundraising and Development, and Law. For more information or to
complete CAPI's Board Application, click here. CAPI IOC | 5930
Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center | CAPI South | 3702 East Lake
Street, Minneapolis info@capiusa.org | 612.721.0122
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