Our team.

NaTika Rowles

Executive Director

The Black Community Fund, an affiliate of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, has awarded more than $3.5 million to over 200 nonprofit organizations addressing critical needs within the Black community. In her role as Executive Director, NaTika partners with the Board of Directors, oversees and leads the development, grantmaking, and scholarship program for the Fund to enhance the socio-economic well-being of the Black community in Kansas City. Under her leadership, the Black Community Fund administers grants and capacity building opportunities to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in Kansas City.

NaTika brings over 15 years of executive leadership experience to her work, coupled with over 20 years of management experience gained from a robust career as executive director, business owner and community volunteer for several charitable organizations. 

“I am committed to seeing positive change in our communities,” NaTika says. “I am driven by a passion to change narratives in the lives of marginalized people.”

Meet the Intern

To assist in the work the BCF does, and act as a testament to the growth of the organization, meet our new summer Intern! With a passion for philanthropy, Black literature, art and activism, Victoria is excited to serve her community through the BCF.


  • Victoria is studying at Harris-Stowe State University, majoring in Communications with a minor in Sociology. She’s always believed in the power a community has if it invests in itself. Focusing on assisting in grant reviews and event preparation, she has become an essential hand in the team that aims to lift the community.

  • NaTika and her team are excited to see the real-time effect of the work the community fund does through Victoria, a current BCF scholar. NaTika works with Victoria day to day ensuring an enjoyable learning experience and stable work environment.

Board of Directors

  • Damon Bryant

    Board Chair

  • Dan Haley

    Board Vice Chair

  • Shannon Barry

  • Darron Story

  • Emmet Pierson Jr.

    Ex-officio Member

  • Dionne Greenfield

  • Terrell Jolly