About Radian
Radian is a nonprofit architecture and urban design organization with the mission to advance social equity in the built environment.
We envision a world where residents, especially those historically underrepresented in design and planning, have the agency, power, and resources to shape their own communities and neighborhoods.
Our work begins with a simple truth: the built environment has been shaped by policies and systems that have produced deep inequities in health, wealth, and opportunity. Radian works to confront these realities by centering community expertise, lived experience, and collaborative design processes.
Through partnerships with community leaders, local governments, and mission-aligned organizations, we facilitate planning, design, and policy initiatives that are inclusive, community-driven, and rooted in justice.
Learn more about our work at www.radianinc.org or reach out to our Executive Director at deedee@radianinc.org.
Who We Support
Radian partners with trusted community organizations and neighborhood leaders in communities that have historically been excluded from design and planning processes.
Our work supports: BIPOC communities, low-income families, immigrants and refugees, residents facing displacement, our unhoused neighbors, and community leaders working toward more equitable neighborhoods.
Industry
Equity and Design in the Built Environment (Architecture, Urban Planning, Community Development, and Real Estate)
Position
Volunteer Board Member
Role of the Board
Radian’s Board of Directors includes leaders from across nonprofit, civic, and private sectors who are committed to advancing equity in the built environment.
In addition to fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities, board members help guide:
- Organizational strategy and long-term vision
- Financial sustainability and resource development
- Organizational culture and values
- Community partnerships and impact
Board members also serve as ambassadors for Radian’s mission and help expand the organization’s network of supporters and collaborators.
Time Commitment
Board members are expected to:
- Attend at least six board meetings per year
- Serve on at least one board committee
- Actively support the organization through strategic guidance, advocacy, and relationship building
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking board members who are excited to support Radian’s mission and who are committed to:
- Advancing social equity in the built environment
- Integrating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) into systems and culture
- Leading with curiosity, humility, empathy, and compassion
- Centering the voices and expertise of those most impacted by design and planning decisions
- Engaging in thoughtful dialogue around complex community issues
- Supporting community-centered design and systems change
After conducting a board gaps analysis, we are especially interested in candidates with experience in:
- Architecture, planning, or design professions
- Real estate, development, or housing policy
- Philanthropy or fundraising
- Finance or nonprofit governance
- Community leadership and organizing
We are particularly encouraging applications from women, BIPOC leaders, and individuals with lived experience in the communities our work supports.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t worry if you don’t match every single qualification. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.
We believe that advancing social equity requires a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and leadership styles. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and identities and value the full breadth of experiences that shape how people contribute to equity and community development.
Interested in applying?
Please email one file containing a resume and letter of interest to deedee@radianinc.org with the subject line “Radian Board Member Application.”
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
