Board Member 2027
About The Position
Pride Foundation is seeking community members to join its Board of Directors through an open application process. This process aims to equitably evaluate prospects based on identified priorities and alignment with the foundation's values, reach beyond existing networks, and build a sustainable pipeline for future board members. The foundation is recruiting 2-3 new members and will evaluate candidates based on their lived and professional experience, alignment with the mission, vision, and values, and current board composition priorities. All applicants will receive communication regarding their application status and opportunities to stay involved if not selected. The application deadline is November 16, 2026. Alternate application formats like video or voice recordings are available upon request. Finalists will meet with the Board Development Committee and CEO in January and February for informal conversations, with final decisions made in March 2027.
Requirements
- Share commitment to LGBTQ+, gender, and racial justice, and have experience living out this commitment.
- Bring a strong analysis of power and privilege.
- Have a passion for supporting the unique role of Pride Foundation in the Northwest.
- Have experience with Pride Foundation as a grantee, scholar, donor, volunteer, partner, or community member, or have deep familiarity with the unique nature of their work.
- Share organization values of Hope & Joy, Justice & Collective Liberation, Integrity & Trust, Regeneration & Sustainability, Growth & Courage.
- Commitment to building a liberatory model of governance.
- Experience in philanthropy and with the changing funding landscape.
- Experience mobilizing resources from individual donors at all levels.
- Direct leadership experience with the organizations, people, communities, and work that Pride Foundation funds.
Responsibilities
- Serve on the Board of Directors.
- Participate in 6 virtual Board meetings annually (2 hours each).
- Review Board packets before meetings (1-3 hours per packet).
- Attend 1 in-person Board and Staff retreat annually.
- Participate in 8-10 virtual committee meetings annually (1-2 hours each).
- Complete committee projects (encouraged, not required).
- Attend local Pride Foundation events and occasional outreach meetings.
- Provide timely responses to email communication and annual internal surveys.
- Commit to ongoing learning and growth.
- Serve as an ambassador for Pride Foundation and share its work within networks.
- Make a financially meaningful contribution to Pride Foundation.
Benefits
- Cost of travel and accommodations for the in-person Board and Staff retreat can be covered by Pride Foundation.
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Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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