How Do I Know If I'm A Good Fit?

​Are you wondering if you would be a good fit for the CROWNS Council Program?  Well, let us help you out.  If you meet the majority of the following criteria, you might be just what we are looking for:
  • Expertise or experience in one of the specified fields of focus
  • Ability to commit 2-3 hours total/month towards projects & planning
  • ​A desire to particpate lending your time and talent to the overall cause
  • ​​A passion and desire to see girls thrive
FIELDS OF FOCUS
We are seeking individuals from the following fields of experience.

  • Accounting / Banking / Finance
  • Architecture/Construction
  • Art (graphics, visual, etc.)
  • Beauty /Cosmetology
  • Business / Management 
  • Computers / Software Engineer / IT / Tech
  • Cyber Security
  • Education 
  • Engineering
  • Entertainment (acting, media, music, etc.)
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health & Human Services
  • Hospitality
  • Humanities / Social Services
  • International Studies
  • Legal / Law Enforcement
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Medical / Health / Wellness
  • Military / Armed Forces
  • Nonprofit / Clergy
  • Nontraditional 
  • Science / Mathematics
  • Sports / Sports Medicine 
  • Writing / Journalism
Those interested in participating in the CROWNS Council program go through a multi-step selection process which includes:
  • Application
  • Interview
  • Screening, background & reference check
  • Mandatory orientation
  • Participation in assigned requested area(s) of focus
  • One-year commitment
  • A minimal investment of the annual dues
  • A heart and passion to empower girls

how are crowns council
​membership dues used?

The mission of the Diamond In The Rough CROWNS Council to help us equip our GEMS and prepare them for their bright futures.  We are able to do this through workshops, webinars, fieldtrips, unique experiences, and expanded resources & networks.  To ensure we able to continue to offer quality experiences and serve more girls, we have incorporated annual dues for Council Members to help offset the cost of CROWNS related programs and to expand our programs to reach more girls and families.

Those who are selected to join the CROWNS Council each year are asked to make a tax-deductible contribution at one of three levels to the organization which is used to provide assistance in these three primary areas.  


​​ProgramING

A portion of the annual CROWNS Council dues are allocated to DITR CROWNS related programs including workshops, webinars & fieldtrips. 

crowns closet
​& Workforce readiness

A portion of the annual CROWNS Council dues are allocated for our CROWNS Closet program that provides professional attire and other items for interviews and preparing girls for workforce readiness.


​crowns scholarship fund

A portion of the annual CROWNS Council dues are used to help found a CROWNS Educational Scholarship that provides funds for DITR Gems to be used towards advancing their college & career pursuits.