Board Member 2027
About The Position
Pride Foundation is seeking community members to join its Board of Directors through an open process designed to equitably evaluate prospects based on identified priorities and alignment with the organization's values. This process aims to reach beyond existing networks, offer the community an opportunity to self-identify interest, and build a sustainable pipeline for future board members. The application deadline is November 16, 2026. Alternate application formats like video or voice recordings are available upon request. The Board Development Committee will review applications in November and December, with finalist meetings scheduled for January and February. These meetings are intended to be informal conversations to get to know each other. The foundation is recruiting 2-3 new Board members and will evaluate prospects based on their lived and professional experience, alignment with the mission, vision, and values, and current board composition priorities. The full Board will review and approve new members in March 2027. All applicants will receive communication about the process and opportunities to stay involved if not selected. Questions about board service can be directed to Katie, CEO.
Requirements
- Share commitment to LGBTQ+, gender, and racial justice, and have experience living out this commitment.
- Bring a strong analysis of power and privilege.
- Bring 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 its work.
- Share organization values of Hope & Joy, Justice & Collective Liberation, Integrity & Trust, Regeneration & Sustainability, Growth & Courage.
- Share 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Attend 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.
- Attend 8-10 virtual committee meetings annually (1-2 hours each) and potentially spend extra time on committee projects.
- Attend local Pride Foundation events and occasional other outreach meetings.
- Provide timely responses to email communication and internal surveys.
- Commit to ongoing learning and growth.
- Serve as an ambassador for Pride Foundation and bring its work into your 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
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