Kinship Staff and Board Members

 Kinship Executive Director

Brandon Mustful serves as the Executive Director of Kinship of the Park Rapids Area, bringing extensive executive leadership experience and a career-long dedication to the nonprofit sector. A specialist in organizational development and youth programming, Brandon has built a reputation for creating sustainable systems that empower local communities.

Prior to his leadership at Kinship, Brandon served as the Executive Director of Great River Rescue for eleven years. During his tenure, he successfully spearheaded a comprehensive organizational turnaround, eliminating debt and rebranding the organization to ensure long-term financial stability. His professional background also includes roles as a strategic consultant for nonprofit agencies and as a Community Engagement Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, where he focused on revitalizing volunteer programs and guiding boards through strategic planning.

Brandon’s commitment to service began early in his career as a Youth Outreach Coordinator and a Rural Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Paraguay. He holds a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Passionate about the transformative power of mentorship, Brandon is committed to expanding Kinship’s reach and ensuring that every child in the Park Rapids area has access to a supportive, consistent adult role model.

*All Board Meeting Minutes are available for review at the Kinship Office. Digital copies of minutes can be sent upon request.

As a Kinship Board Member, you serve as a vital trusted steward of our mission: to cultivate meaningful relationships with youth that have a lifelong, positive impact. The board provides the strategic leadership, operational governance, and financial oversight necessary to sustain and grow our mentoring programs, including Community-Based Mentoring and Reading Buddies.

By sharing your professional expertise—whether in finance, marketing, nonprofit governance, or youth development—you directly support the sustainable systems that empower the Park Rapids area. This is a meaningful opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, advocate for youth mentorship, and make a lasting, tangible impact on the future of our community’s children.

Commitment at a Glance

• Term Length: 3 years.

• Meetings: Full board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

• Committees: Members serve on at least one specialized committee (Program, Finance, Group Activities, or Marketing/PR) based on their passions or professional skills.

• Advocacy: Act as a public ambassador, support fundraising efforts, and attend at least one major Kinship group activity or volunteer appreciation event annually.