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Join PFLAG Los Angeles:
Help Lead Change and Support LGBTQ+ Communities

PFLAG Los Angeles is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors and help shape a future where LGBTQ+ individuals are celebrated, supported, and empowered. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in our community!

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About PFLAG LA

PFLAG LA is dedicated to creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Our work focuses on three pillars: education, advocacy, and support. We invite you to join us in building a safer, more inclusive world for all.

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Why Join the Board?

  1. Make a Tangible Difference: Lead efforts to create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families while advancing the mission of PFLAG LA.

  2. Expand Your Network: Collaborate with like-minded advocates, community leaders, and individuals practicing LGBTQ+ allyship to build meaningful connections.

  3. Develop Your Leadership: Gain valuable leadership and governance experience by guiding a respected nonprofit and applying your expertise for lasting impact.

We may seek two board members to co-chair some of these positions.

Please note that the provided descriptions highlight vital responsibilities, but they aren’t an exhaustive list. We encourage flexibility and collaboration, as roles can evolve based on needs and your unique strengths!

If you don’t see a role listed here that interests you, sign up for our volunteer alerts to be notified when other opportunities become available.

Current Open Positions

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  • Also serves as the Finance Chair.

    • Responsibilities: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, compliance, and audits. Provide financial reports and support fundraising efforts. 

    • Qualifications: Experience in finance, accounting, and/or financial management, especially at a nonprofit. Possesses strong analytical skills.

    • Responsibilities: Works on long-term fundraising strategies, including major gifts, donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving.

    • Qualifications: Experienced in financial management and reporting, leading fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and securing corporate sponsorships. Possesses strong relationship-building skills.

    • Responsibilities: Focuses on recruiting, retaining, and engaging members. 

    • Qualifications: Experienced in marketing strategy, recruitment, employee programs, data collection and analysis, data privacy, or similar. Possesses strong relationship-building skills.

    • Responsibilities: Manage operations and ensure resource efficiency and compliance.

    • Qualifications: Experience in operations management or similar. Possesses strong organizational skills.

    • Responsibilities: Lead program development and support strategic planning.

    • Qualifications: Experience in program management, project management, or similar. Possesses strong organizational skills.

    • Responsibilities: Leads efforts related to policy and legal advocacy, ensuring that PFLAG LA is engaging in relevant legislative or policy initiatives.

    • Qualifications: Experienced in LGBTQ+ advocacy, public policy, grassroots organizing, advocacy strategy, and relationship building.

    • Responsibilities: Develop and implement community engagement strategies, build relationships, plan outreach events, and enhance public relations.

    • Qualifications: Experience in community outreach, community engagement, or similar. Possesses strong networking skills.

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Board Member Responsibilities

All board members are expected to:

  • Commit to 3-4 hours per month for a two-year term.

  • Maintain a current PFLAG LA and National membership.

  • Actively participate in advancing our mission through their expertise and networks.

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Board Member Qualifications

If you’re passionate about our mission but don’t meet every qualification, we still want to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, which strengthen our organization, so please don’t hesitate to apply!

  • Passion for Mission and Values: Demonstrated commitment to advancing PFLAG’s mission of creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Deeply understands and actively supports the organization’s three pillars of education, advocacy, and support, while embodying PFLAG’s values of accountability, bravery, inclusivity, and collaboration to foster a culture of safety, empowerment, and belonging for all.

  • LGBTQ+ Community Experience, Allyship, and Intersectionality: Strong personal, professional, or lived experience with the LGBTQ+ community, either as a member or through committed allyship, with a deep understanding of intersectionality and how various identities (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status) intersect with LGBTQ+ experiences.

  • Collaborative Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to work effectively with board members, volunteers, and external partners to achieve organizational goals. Leverages an established network of contacts and demonstrates strong communication skills to engage, inspire, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for a board position, please submit your application by November 15, 2024. You’ll need to:

Attach your resume

Answer these questions in a cover letter:

    1. Which board role(s) are you most interested in?

    2. What motivates you to support the mission of PFLAG LA and LGBTQ+ rights?

    3. What skills, expertise, or perspectives can you bring to our board? Please share any experience where you contributed to a group or committee, either professionally, as a volunteer, or in your community.

Provide two professional or community references who can speak to your qualifications for the role(s) you’re applying for.

We strongly encourage individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities to apply.

What to Expect After Applying:

  1. Submit Your Application
    Complete the form to apply for a board position.

  2. Initial Interview
    If selected, you’ll be invited to a 30-minute interview via Zoom.

  3. Second Interview
    If you advance, you will participate in a 30-45 minute interview with two board members, also via Zoom.

  4. Board Invitation
    If selected, you’ll be invited to officially accept your position during a future board meeting (via Zoom) and be introduced to the rest of the board.