Pride Funding Network Secretary Volunteer Opportunity

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Pride Funding Network is excited to announce an opportunity for a community member to join our Board of Directors as the Secretary. We are seeking a dedicated individual who shares our values and goals. This initiative aims to:

• Promote Fair Evaluation: Assess prospective board members more fairly based on established priorities and their alignment with our core values.
• Broaden Our Horizons: Extend beyond existing connections to attract a diverse range of board member candidates.
• Encourage Inclusivity: Provide everyone in our community the chance to express their interest in participating on our board.
• Create a Sustainable Pipeline: Develop a long-term pipeline for new board members to join us over time.
  
  About Board Service with Pride Funding Network:
  
  Joining our Board of Directors is a meaningful commitment. Here are the key responsibilities, expectations, and time requirements for the Secretary role:
  
  Meetings:
• Quarterly Meetings: Attend 4 virtual Board meetings per year, scheduled on the second Friday of February, May, August, and November.
• Annual Board Meeting: Attend the annual board meeting held on the second Friday of November.
• Preparation: Spend 1-3 hours per meeting reviewing the Board packet in advance.
• Annual Retreat: Participate in a yearly in-person Board and Staff retreat (various locations across the country with travel and accommodations covered).
  
  Key Responsibilities:
• Record Keeping: Accurately document meeting minutes and ensure they are filed and maintained.
• Communication: Distribute meeting agendas and minutes to board members, and ensure timely communication on board activities.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and board responsibilities.
• Archive Management: Maintain organizational records and archives, including bylaws, policies, and board member agreements.
• Support Board Chair: Assist the Board Chair with governance and board management tasks.
  
  General Board Roles and Committees:
• Chair:
  • Oversee board meetings and ensure effective governance.
  • Provide leadership to the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities.
• Finance Director/Treasurer:
  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Ensure accurate and transparent financial management.
  • Present financial reports to the Board.
  • Chair the Finance Committee.
• Fundraising Director:
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies and initiatives.
  • Chair the Fundraising Committee.
• Program Director:
  • Evaluate and enhance program offerings, including scholarships and grants.
  • Chair the Program Committee.
• Governance Director:
  • Ensure effective board operations and member engagement.
  • Chair the Governance Committee.
• Advocacy Director:
  • Focus on LGBTQ+ mental health support, human rights advocacy, and lobbying efforts.
  • Chair the Advocacy Committee.
• PrideToken (PRD) Director:
  • Oversee the management and promotion of PrideToken (PRD), including liquidity mining, staking, DEX listings, and partnerships.
  • Chair the PrideToken Committee.
• Merchandise Director:
  • Manage the creation and marketing of Pride Funding Network merchandise.
  • Chair the Merchandise Committee.
• Technical Director:
  • Oversee the technical aspects of our platform, ensuring system security, maintenance, and development.
  • Chair the Technical Committee.
    
    Events: Join local Pride Funding Network events and occasional outreach meetings.
    
    Communication: Respond promptly to email communications and complete annual internal surveys.
    
    Learning: Commit to ongoing education and personal growth as we continually enhance our work, organization, and sector.
    
    Representation: Act as an ambassador for Pride Funding Network, promoting our mission within your networks.
    
    Financial Contribution: Make a meaningful financial contribution to Pride Funding Network (no minimum gift requirement).
    
    Qualifications and Characteristics of Ideal Board Members:
• Commitment to Equality: Share a dedication to LGBTQ+, gender, and racial justice, with a track record of supporting these causes.
• Insightful Perspective: Offer a deep understanding of power and privilege dynamics, striving to increase accountability to marginalized LGBTQ+ communities.
• Passion for Mission: Exhibit enthusiasm for supporting Pride Funding Network’s role in the community and through our initiatives and fundraising.
• Relevant Experience: Have prior engagement with Pride Funding Network as a grantee, donor, volunteer, partner, or demonstrate a strong familiarity with our work.
• Focus Areas: Have a vested interest in and experience with LGBTQ+ mental health support, human rights advocacy, crowdfunding, and cryptocurrency initiatives.
• Value Alignment: Uphold our values, including Justice & Collective Liberation, Regeneration & Sustainability, Hope, Abundance & Joy, Care, Trust, & Collaboration, Growth, Learning, & Innovation, Integrity, Accountability, Courage, & Transparency.
• Residency: While our focus is in Northern Ohio, we welcome applications from individuals across nearby states and the country to bring diverse perspectives to our board.