Resonant Vibe Board Member Interest Packet

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Welcome and Thank You
Dear Friend,

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Board of Directors at Resonant Vibe. We’re truly grateful that you're considering lending your leadership, insight, and heart to help guide this work forward.

We believe board service is a powerful act of community care. At Resonant Vibe, our board plays a vital role in shaping the direction of the organization - and we don’t take that lightly. That’s why we want you to feel fully informed before you step into this role. It’s important to us that every board member understands not just our mission, but the why and how behind it - why Resonant Vibe was created, how our programs operate, how we engage with families and volunteers, and what kind of impact we’re making in the community.

Sound decision-making begins with understanding. That’s why we believe it’s essential for every board member to be deeply grounded in how Resonant Vibe operates and in the realities of the communities we serve. We’re committed to building a board that is thoughtful, actively engaged, and fully equipped to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

This orientation packet is designed to give you a clear picture of who we are, what we do, and where we’re going. We hope it helps you decide if this is a mission you feel called to help lead.

Thank you again for your time, your interest, and your commitment to community.

Warmly,
Katie Craft
Founder & Executive Director
Resonant Vibe

Contents

About Resonant Vibe........................................... 3
Why Join Our Board?........................................... 4
Responsibilities, Roles, Expectations................. 5
Who We Are Looking For..................................... 6
Organizational Snapshot..................................... 7 
Board Code of Conduct....................................... 8
Board Communication Policy and Procedures.. 9
Next Steps............................................................ 10
 

About Resonant Vibe

Our Origin Story
Resonant Vibe was created in direct response to a critical gap in local youth mentoring services. For decades, Big Brothers Big Sisters provided life-changing mentorship across our region - but when the Southern Lake Michigan Region office closed its doors in June 2025, families and volunteers were suddenly left without the relationships and support they had come to rely on. The loss was deeply felt throughout the community.

Determined to carry the mission forward, our founder - an experienced social worker with deep community roots and the former Director of Programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters - stepped in to build something new. She wasn’t alone: other dedicated BBBS staff joined the effort to launch what would become Resonant Vibe.

In March 2025, Katie Craft applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with an initial vision rooted in music and creative healing. When Resonant Vibe's nonprofit tax status was approved in June, nearly simultaneously with the closure of BBBS, it became clear that it needed to evolve. The mission expanded to center mentorship, parent advocacy, and generational support, all grounded in the power of authentic relationships.

Near the end of June 2025, we formally launched Resonant Vibe as a community-rooted nonprofit. Within days, families and volunteers began signing up for services - demonstrating just how urgently this support is needed and affirming the heart of our work: meaningful connection transforms lives.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Resonant Vibe walks with children and their families strengthening human connections, navigating daily challenges, and building a more hopeful future.

Vision
Resonant Vibe is striving to be part of a community that unlocks the potential in every child through human connection, empowering families, and establishing a culture of belonging.

Why Join Our Board

Being a board member at Resonant Vibe means you’re more than just a decision-maker - you’re a relationship builder, a resource connector, and a vital part of a community-driven movement for change. You help shape the vision, strengthen the foundation, and open doors for youth and families to thrive. Whether you're sharing our mission in the community, supporting staff and volunteers, or guiding big-picture strategy, your leadership helps ensure that every action we take is rooted in connection, equity, and collective impact.

Responsibilities and Roles

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic guidance and oversight.
  • Support fundraising efforts and community outreach.
  • Advocate for Resonant Vibe’s mission in your networks.
  • Participate in monthly board meetings and committee work.
  • Review financials and ensure compliance with nonprofit standards.
  • Help expand our programs and partnerships with sustainability in mind.
Roles
  • Board Chair: Leads board meetings and sets the agenda in collaboration with the Executive Director. Serves as primary liaison between the board and Executive Director. Ensures board effectiveness and engagement. May represent the organization publicly when appropriate
  • Vice Chair: Supports the Chair and steps in when the Chair is unavailable. May lead special initiatives or committees. Helps ensure smooth leadership transitions and continuity
  • Treasurer: Oversees financial oversight and reporting. Reviews monthly financials and presents financial summaries to the board. Ensures sound fiscal policies and practices. Works with staff on budgeting and audits
  • Secretary: Takes or ensures accurate minutes of board meetings. Maintains official board records (e.g., meeting minutes, bylaws). Sends out meeting notices and maintains attendance records. Supports documentation of key decisions
  • Board Member at Large: Participates fully in board meetings and decision-making. Serves on at least one committee. Acts as an ambassador for Resonant Vibe in the community. Supports fundraising and organizational events
Expectations
  • Term length: 2 years (renewable).
  • Time commitment: 8 - 10 hours/month.
  • Attend 75% or more of board and committee meetings.
  • Annual contribution: Give or get $1000/year (flexible with ability to connect resources).
  • Serve as an ambassador of the mission in the community.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re building a board that reflects the diversity, wisdom, and heart of the community we serve.

We welcome individuals with experience or interest in:
  • Nonprofit leadership or lived experience with social services
  • Fundraising, development, or grant writing
  • Finance, law, HR, or nonprofit compliance
  • Education, youth development, or mental health
  • Community organizing, advocacy, or DEI
  • Lived experience as a mentor, parent, caregiver, or youth in similar programs
You don’t need to be an expert - you just need to care deeply.

Organizational Snapshot

  • 501(c)(3) Applied: March 2025; Granted May 2025
  • Launched as a Youth Mentoring and Parent Support Organization in June 2025. 
  • Volunteer-Led: Currently operating with no paid staff, powered by committed community members.
Programs

Goal to launch: August 2026

Resilience. Inspiration. Support. Empowerment. Through the RISE youth mentoring program, we connect youth with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and consistency - helping each young person discover their unique voice and navigate life with confidence. Through our community-based mentoring model, we match youth ages 6-18 with mentors who meet with them twice a month for for at least an hour to explore shared interests and work toward personal, academic, and emotional goals.

Our programming is grounded in:
  • Connection – building strong, consistent relationships between mentors and mentees
  • Creativity – using art, music, storytelling, and self-expression to foster identity and healing
  • Empowerment – helping youth develop the skills and self-belief to pursue their dreams
Whether it's creating art, learning to DJ, or simply sharing a meal and talking through life’s challenges, this experience is about showing up, listening deeply, and growing together.

Child Eligibility:
  • Aged 6-18
  • Have a desire to meet with a mentor regularly
  • Live in Elkhart or St. Joseph Counties, Indiana

We will begin development on our parent support programming in 2027.
Current Need
As of March 2026: 58 children and 33 mentors waiting for programs to launch.

Need: Leadership and fundraising capacity to meet demand.
Current Board Members
Board Chair: Adrian Riley (Elkhart Police Department)
Vice Chair: Chelsea Naylor (Indiana Youth Institute)
Board Secretary: Brooke Fedder (Bennington Pontoon)
Board Treasurer: TJ Miller (Crowe, LLP)
Board Member At Large: Adam Nowicki (Beacon Health Systems)
Board Member At Large: Marie Chavez Revak (Indiana University South Bend)
Board Member At Large: Velishea Smiley
Youth Unfiltered: Youth Advisory Council
Chrisly Munoz
Current Staff Members
Founder & Executive Director: Katie Craft
Director of Mentoring: Denise Rose
Family Events Coordinator: Charis Glanville
Community Resources and Referrals Coordinator: Christy Conner

Board Code of Conduct (Highlights)

Board members must:
  • Act in the best interest of the organization and those we serve.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold trust.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Communicate openly and respectfully.
  • Collaborate with integrity and compassion.
  • Commit to fundraising efforts by attending events, seeking sponsorships, and connecting Resonant Vibe to your network.
(Full Code of Conduct included in board onboarding.)

Communication Procedures

  • Board updates are sent at least monthly via email.
  • Board meetings occur monthly, virtually or in person.
  • Emergency decisions may be called via special meetings.
  • Board committees (fundraising, programs, governance) meet as needed.
  • A shared folder includes board documents and meeting notes.

Next Steps

Interested in learning more?
After you submit this form, we will reach out to schedule a one-on-one conversation. In this meeting you can:
  • Ask questions
  • Learn more about our board culture
  • Explore how your strengths align
Questions? 
Contact: Katie Craft
Email: katie@resonantvibe.org
Phone: 574-240-7564
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