Board Director, Communications
Reports To: Board President
Term: Three-Year Term, renewable
Time Commitment: An average of 10 hours per month, plus board and committee meetings
Classification: Volunteer, Non-Paid Board Member
To apply, click here by Monday November 10, 2025
The Azzim Dukes Initiative, a registered 510(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Maleek Jackson, is enhancing the health, well-being, and safety of Philadelphia’s young people through mentoring, meals, and the fitness and socioemotional benefits of boxing, without the risks associated with sparring. We believe that every kid is a contender, and the best defense is knowing your options.
Position Summary
The Board Director for Communications will provide expert counsel and strategic direction on all organizational communication, public relations, and marketing activities. This role is crucial for ensuring brand consistency, effectively sharing our impact with key stakeholders, and supporting fundraising and program goals through our outreach efforts. This role is eligible for Executive Committee membership, depending on the individual’s level of engagement and leadership capacity
ADI’s communications have three core audiences:
(1) Corporate, philanthropic, and/or nonprofit organizations that fund and/or support our work.
(2) Families who use our services
(3) Boxing gym members who use our partner gyms and may volunteer and/or donate to our work
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Guidance & Oversight
Develop and champion a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Advise the Executive Director on best practices for brand management, media relations, and digital marketing (website, social media, email).
Review and approve high-level communication policies and significant branding changes.
Provide expertise to ensure organizational messages are consistent, compelling, and tailored to diverse audiences (donors, beneficiaries, partners, the public).
2. Board Engagement & Committee Work
Support fundraising efforts by advising on messaging for campaigns, annual reports, and donor appeals.
Act as an ambassador for the organization, leveraging professional networks to promote the mission and secure partnerships or speaking opportunities.
3. Board Governance
● Actively participate in all scheduled Board meetings and relevant committee meetings (including Executive Committee meeting if desired).
● Serve as an informed and active advocate for ADI.
● Comply with all fiduciary and legal duties required of a Director on the Board, including those outlined in ADI’s Bylaws.
● Contribute to the annual strategic planning and organizational goal setting.
Qualifications and Experience
● Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience preferred
● Proven professional experience (5+ years preferred) in marketing, communications, public relations, or journalism.
● Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
● Demonstrated understanding of Philadelphia’s community networks, or comparable urban ecosystem experience
● A passion for ADI’s mission and a commitment to advancing its impact.