Keith Terry
Director of Financial Empowerment & Treasurer
Biography
Keith Terry serves as the Director of Financial Empowerment & Treasurer for the Grow It Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth advocacy, re-entry support, and economic transformation in underserved communities. His role is central to the Foundation's mission to provide sustainable pathways to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and wealth-building for youth, adults, and returning citizens.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Budgeting
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish and monitor annual and program-specific budgets
- Maintain accurate records of income, grants, donations, and expenditures
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for Board review
Treasury & Compliance
- Ensure the foundation adheres to financial best practices, (pending) 501(c)(3) compliance, and IRS reporting standards
- Monitor financial transactions and safeguard organizational assets
Economic Empowerment Strategy
- Design and oversee financial literacy workshops, re-entry economic programs, and youth financial development initiatives
- Build curriculum or resource partnerships focused on entrepreneurship, trades, and budgeting
Grants & Fundraising Support
- Assist with budget creation and financial components of grant applications
- Provide data, testimonials, and metrics to support funding requests and audits
Partnership Development
- Leverage business relationships across Wisconsin and beyond to build bridges between trades, returning citizens, and economic opportunities
- Act as a financial ambassador for the Foundation at select community events, fundraising activities, and re-entry panels
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in business ownership, trades (certified in plumbing and electrical), and event venue management
- Recognized by the City of Milwaukee for civic and workforce development contributions
- Deep commitment to uplifting underserved populations and facilitating second chances
Core Values Keith Brings to the Role
Impact & Vision
Keith's leadership in financial empowerment ensures that Grow It Foundation participants gain not just life skills, but wealth-building strategies that create generational change. His expertise in trades and business development opens doors for returning citizens to build sustainable careers and become pillars of their communities.
Financial Empowerment Programs
Learn more about our financial literacy workshops and economic empowerment initiatives.