Board Member - CAPI USA

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 [email protected] | 612.721.0122