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Executive Director

New Haven

Is remote? No

New Haven Pride Center

Website: http://www.newhavenpridecenter.org

Posted: June 2, 2025

Contact Information

Job Description

ED JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Executive Director REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
TYPE: Full-Time COMPENSATION: $70k-80k / year
SCHEDULE: 40+ hrs/week LOCATION: In-office: New Haven, CT

ABOUT THE NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER

The New Haven Pride Center (NHPC) empowers Greater New Haven LGBTQIA+ individuals to thrive by providing case management, support, educational and cultural programming, and advocacy at the intersection of arts, community, and social justice. As a leading LGBTQ+ nonprofit in Connecticut, NHPC champions representation in the arts and fosters safe spaces for support services, social connections, and youth empowerment.

Position Overview

The New Haven Pride Center has a vital mission to create a vibrant multi-service nonprofit that enhances the quality of life throughout the community, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals. In this defining moment, our community needs effective leadership to build a community resilient and empowered enough to defend our civil rights. To meet this need, we’re looking for a highly skilled executive director to help us fulfill this important undertaking. Reporting to the board of directors this seasoned leader will not only understand current trends in the nonprofit world but will also have experience in developing and implementing successful programmatic, human resource, development and marketing strategic plans. Above all, the executive director should be highly effective in a leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness.
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive and public face of the New Haven Pride Center, responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy. The ED will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders to advance the Center’s mission and sustain its impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategic Vision

• Lead the organization’s long term strategic planning and implementation, while working with the Board of Directors ensuring alignment with NHPC’s mission and goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and affirming organizational culture that centers LGBTQ+ voices, particularly those most marginalized.
• Represent NHPC as a spokesperson and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights at local, state, and national levels.

Operations, Program & Staff Management

• Oversee daily operations, staff management, and volunteer coordination to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency including hiring, supervising, and collaborating with organization staff.
• Develop and maintain policies that promote organizational sustainability, equity, and accountability.
• Serve as a leader to the organization’s staff, volunteers and interns providing guidance, motivation, and support to help them succeed in their roles.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork and collaboration, encouraging staff members to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
• Provide regular feedback to staff members, both in the form of ongoing coaching and formal performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement staff development plans to support the ongoing growth and professional development of each team member.
• Model and promote the organization’s values and culture, setting a high standard for ethical and effective behavior in all interactions.

Financial Management, Fundraising & Development

• Lead fundraising efforts and events, including, donor cultivation, sponsorships, and major gifts.
• Strengthen NHPC’s financial sustainability through diversified funding streams, including, but not limited to, government contracts, corporate partnerships, and community giving.
• Supervise NHPC’s financial health, including budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance with nonprofit best practices.
• Oversee the organization’s financial management ensuring that the organization is financially sound and operating with financial prudence for long-term sustainability.
• Develop and oversee the organization’s annual budget, working with staff and board members to ensure that it aligns with the organization’s goals and priorities.
• Monitor financial performance on an ongoing basis, tracking revenue and expenses and making adjustments as needed to ensure that the organization is operating within its budget.
• Ensure that financial reports are accurate and provided to the Board of Directors in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings, while also ensuring that the organization remains financially stable and sustainable for the long term.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nonprofit financial management and ensure that the organization’s financial policies and procedures are in compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Community Engagement, Advocacy & Equality

• Build, maintain and collaborate developing strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders, government agencies, and advocacy groups.

• Oversee programs that uplift LGBTQIA+ advocacy, education, and support services.
• Serve as the organization’s public face, advocating for its mission and representing its interests to policymakers, the media, and the public.
• Participate in media interviews, and public speaking engagements to raise awareness of key issues and advance the organization’s goals.
• Fosters an organizational commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
• Works to establish a culture where all individuals are welcomed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.
• Highlights the benefits of building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities the organization serves.

Marketing, Communications & Public Speaking:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to increase the organization’s visibility and reach.

• Create and maintain the organization’s brand and messaging across all channels.
• Act as the organization’s spokesperson and represent the organization at public events and speaking engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets and reporters to secure press coverage and promote the organization’s activities.

Board Relations & Governance

• Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and strategic oversight.
• Provide regular updates on organizational progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Support Board development and engagement, including recruitment, training, and committee support.

Professional Qualifications Needed

• A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred, which can be supplemented with 5 years of experience working in a nonprofit.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers and donors.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.

• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Ability to leverage technology, particularly AI, to enhance operations, programs, and mission impact.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• A commitment and sensitivity to diversity and equal opportunity for all.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.

Employee Benefits

The New Haven Pride Center offers industry standard benefits. The new Executive Director will help the organization assess current employee benefits and bring them to an even more competitive level for all employees at the organization
We can’t wait for you to apply!

We know that there are great candidates that may not have all of the qualifications and experience listed above but possess intuitive knowledge (or other fully transferable skills). If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself!

We are committed to building a dynamic work environment that celebrates individual differences + diversity, and treats everyone with respect. We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. Folks who are queer, non-binary, trans, Black, Indigenous, folks of color, disabled, immigrant, parents, or are/have been impacted by systemic oppression are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2025
Ideal Start Date: August 1st
Please forward a cover letter and resume to: President@newhavenpridecenter.org

Executive Director

Orlando

Is remote? No

Zebra Youth

Website: https://zebrayouth.org/

Posted: July 21, 2025

Contact Information

HR Representative

https://zebrayouth.org/about/careers/

Youth and Family Programs Manager

Champaign

Is remote? No

The UP Center of Champaign County (Uniting Pride)

Website: http://unitingpride.org/

Posted: July 1, 2025

Contact Information

Joshua Gavel

https://www.unitingpride.org/were-hiring.html

Job Description

Position Title: Youth & Family Programs Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Status: Full-Time, Hourly Exempt
Pay Rate: $23/hr

Primary Function of the Position:
The Youth & Family Programs Manager develops and leads
programs supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families. This role facilitates support groups, provides
advocacy and resources, oversees volunteers, and coordinates events. Through outreach,
partnerships, and program management, they foster connection, empowerment, and belonging
in the community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead Youth & Family Support Groups – Facilitate and support LGBTQ+ youth and
family groups, including Queries (10-13), Talk It UP (13-18), and UParent, ensuring a
safe and inclusive space.
2. Develop and Oversee Family Programs – Design, implement, and manage regular
programs for LGBTQ+ youth and their families, addressing community needs and
fostering connection.
3. Provide Family Advocacy & Resource Support – Offer direct support to families by
connecting them with resources, guiding them through challenges, and advocating for
their needs within schools and the community.
4. Recruit & Manage Volunteers – Train, coordinate, and oversee volunteers for youth
and family programming, ensuring adequate support for support groups and events.
5. Conduct Outreach & Community Engagement – Build relationships with GSAs,
schools, community organizations, and BIPOC/rural/at-risk youth and families to
increase program access and participation.
6. Monitor & Manage Online Communities – Oversee the Talk It UP Instagram, Discord
server, and UParent Discord to maintain safe and engaging virtual spaces for youth and
families.
7. Coordinate & Lead Special Events – Organize and execute key events like Queer
Prom, Drag Story Time, the Youth & Family Party, and Camp Kaleidoscope, including
planning, staffing, and on-site leadership.
8. Develop Promotional & Outreach Materials – Create flyers, graphics, and social
media content in collaboration with the Program Coordinator to promote programs and
events.
9. Track Data & Report on Program Impact – Maintain attendance records and
demographic data for grant reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
10. Support Organizational Operations – Assist with broader organizational events such
as Pride Fest and Love Fest, attend staff meetings, and coordinate scheduling with
leadership to align with overall goals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information.
2. Appropriately document work activities in a timely manner.
3. Attend meetings or trainings as directed.
4. Staffing of informational or outreach events as directed.
5. Employees will be expected to work for several hours on a weekend up to approximately
26 times per year.
6. Employees will be expected to work (and be compensated for) extra hours during the
week of fall PrideFest (occurring for a week sometime between mid-September and
mid-October). No leave will be granted for that week.
7. This position is primarily office-based with work from home flexibility as operations allow.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience: The ideal candidate has lived experience working with children, teens, and families
in various capacities, including personal, volunteer, educational, or professional settings, with a
particular focus on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. They possess a strong understanding of
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identities, issues, and cultural competencies, excellent interpersonal skills,
a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Additionally, they demonstrate empathy, organizational skills, reliability, and a dedication to
fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. Prior experience with CRM systems, Google
Suite, Canva, Discord, and social media platforms is appreciated but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A. Strong communication and writing skills.
B. Ability to work well with diverse or marginalized populations.
C. Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office software.

Agency Requirements:
i. Employees must pass all required background checks.
ii. Use of a personal cellphone is required, primarily for staff communications.

Benefits:

$2000 Annual Health Reimbursement Account
10 Paid Holidays
10 Days Accrued Vacation
8 Days Accrued Sick Leave
5 Days IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act
Flexible Scheduling & Alternative Work Arrangement Opportunities
Onsite Parking

Director of Development

Boston

Is remote? No

LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc.

Website: https://www.lgbtqseniorhousing.org

Posted: July 16, 2025

Contact Information

Gretchen Van Ness

https://www.lgbtqseniorhousing.org/jobs

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, 40 hrs/week
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 annual salary, depending on experience; potential annual bonus based on performance; benefits include paid time off, health insurance, 401(k), work-related travel reimbursement
Position Type: Hybrid
Work Environment and colleagues: Flexible and outstanding

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, independent and proactive individual, who can bring successful experience in philanthropy and fundraising, to be our first Director of Development. This position will serve as our Senior Fundraiser, with responsibility for creating and executing a formal development and philanthropy strategy, and overseeing all development work including annual campaign, fundraising events, donor cultivation and engagement, related communications and messaging, and management of our philanthropy software and reporting tools. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will guide all aspects of our development strategy, creating an annual comprehensive development plan in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors. The position will
oversee donor and funder identification in the LGBTQ, allies, and foundation communities, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Director will develop and manage a portfolio of
relationships working with the Board and the organization’s current friends and volunteers, to seed, grow and sustain community and corporate philanthropy relationships beyond our current donors, to
support our mission and meet our financial and program goals. Along with the Executive Director, this position will identify grant opportunities to build new sources and pipelines of unrestricted and program funds. The Director is key in shaping the external stakeholders' impressions of LGBTQ Senior Housing as a nationally recognized leader in advocating for and building welcoming and affirming affordable housing for LGBTQ seniors. This is an exciting opportunity to design and build a robust Development function and philanthropic profile for the organization, as LGBTQ Senior Housing transitions from the successful
start-up of our first community, to expand programming and build new communities.

Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Board/Finance Committee, the Director of Development will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, with design and
execution of specific programs to generate and nurture the philanthropic resources necessary to support and grow the organizartion’s programming and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

● Partnering with the Executive Director in planning leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all aspects of the organization’s development work;
● Annual fundraising plan development to meet financial goals, for review and approval by the Board/Finance Committee, including necessary resources and an annual timeline of activities;
● Working collaboratively with and leveraging Board connections, experience and networks to design and implement fundraising and friend-raising strategies and programs, encompassing corporate partnerships, foundation relations and individual giving;
● Development and active management of relationships with high net-worth donors and prospects that result in improved donor retention, acquisition, and growth, with a particular focus on
strengthening the selection of/connection to LGBTQ Senior Housing as a high profile choice for philanthropy. This includes cultivation through in person visits, phone calls, invitations to
signature events, Development of a robust and data-informed engagement strategy with annual growth goals and success metrics in support of the organization’s multi-year goals;
● Oversight for management and utilization of the donor management database software, including data mining, reporting and data integrity, and ensuring appropriate use by staff to ensure accuracy;
● Development and execution of communications and messaging related to the organization’s development and philanthropy work , including use of social media, website presence, and unique and personal learning opportunities, as well as other fundraising events and engagement opportunities. The Director is also responsible for establishing and leveraging key internal partnerships in order to achieve optimal results;
● Written and electronic communications;
● Development of virtual and in-person events for existing and new donors and supporters, including major donors, volunteers and LGBTQ-community specific funders, so as to build a network of giving that reflects the diversity of our community;
● Working with consultants and other staff, prepare fundraising materials, letters and marketing materials, and an annual impact report. The Director of Development will work collaboratively with volunteer and staff leadership to enhance their fundraising skills and management of donor communities, including:
● Working with the Board to support and participate in planning and participating in fundraising activities, and encouraging Board engagement in meeting annual philanthropic targets;
● Assisting the Board where appropriate/relevant in identifying potential members and volunteers, and supporting Board led fundraising events;
● Leading, mentoring and inspiring staff and volunteers, supporting the Executive Director in strategic organizational growth, and collaborating in creating a work environment that is rewarding to staff and volunteers;
● As necessary, interacting with contractors who can help identify and implement the resources needed to stand up the Development function;
● Active engagement with the Board and Executive Director in recruiting and motivating community and business volunteers to heighten awareness of LGBTQ Senior Housing and our
mission, with goal of increased philanthropic engagement;
● Fostering a culture of philanthropy within the organization.

Qualifications
LGBTQSH recognizes that job seekers gain skills and expertise from a wide variety of life experiences and we encourage all interested candidates to share how your history is relevant to our Director of Development position. The ideal candidate will have:
● A minimum of five years of broad development experience, and a proven track record of successful fundraising, meeting established targets; experience in an LGBTQ+, small or medium-sized community-based organization is a plus;
● Experience growing donor and philanthropy within an organization, or relevant program growth;
● Experience with corporation, foundation and donor research and cultivation strategies, and development operations;
● Fluency with relevant software and knowledge of leveraging data in support of philanthropic financial goals;
● Planning and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands;
● Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including high level of comfort in effective solicitation, education and presentation to donors/potential donors/funders and community
members;
● Flexibility and strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
● A passion for LGBTQ Senior Housing’s mission, vision and goals, and a desire be part of the growth of an innovative and committed team and culture;
● Ability to problem solve;
● Willingness to travel for work functions as needed;
● Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Google drive; familiarity with donor management software, especially MonkeyPod and DonorChoose;
● Flexibility to work in office and remotely.

LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc., is antiracist, diverse, inclusive, welcoming and dedicated to changing the world for our elders and those who love them. We recognize the countless ways so many people are marginalized in our society – including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ people. We center these people in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and those who are members of other marginalized communities.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter of statement of interest to Gretchen Van Ness (she/her), Executive Director, LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc., at ED@lgbtqseniorhousing.org, or c/o The Pryde, 59 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Youth Development Specialist - Full Time

Minneapolis

Is remote? No

QUEERSPACE collective

Website: https://www.queerspacecollective.org/

Posted: June 26, 2025

Contact Information

Sam Stahlmann

https://www.queerspacecollective.org/hiring

Website: https://www.nycpride.org/

Posted: July 9, 2025

Contact Information

Catie DiFelice

https://kevinchasesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HOP_NYC_Pride.ExecutiveDirector.RecruitmentProfile.pdf

Job Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Heritage of Pride (HOP), operating as NYC Pride, is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization responsible for planning and executing New York City's official, week-long LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration. NYC Pride events, including The March, PrideFest, and Youth Pride, among others, help to advance HOP’s mission of inspiring, educating, commemorating, and celebrating New York City’s diverse LGBTQIA+ communities. HOP took over responsibility for NYC Pride celebrations from the Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee in 1984. That all-volunteer group organized the very first NYC Pride March in 1970 to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 — widely recognized as among the most pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history. Until 2002, HOP also operated as an entirely volunteer-led organization, with dozens of community members volunteering their time and talent to organize and produce NYC Pride events. In the years since, HOP has built up a small professional team – including both fulltime/year-round and seasonal staff – though volunteers and a spirit of community engagement remain at the heart of the organization. Even as HOP continues to grow its paid staff, NYC Pride Members – a group of 50+ dedicated volunteers – continue to be a critical component of HOP’s success, providing the vital volunteer support which makes the organization’s annual Pride celebration possible. HOP’s Executive Board is elected by and from this group of Members. The Executive Board includes two co-Chairs and the heads of Development, Media & Communications, and Community Relations, among other positions; all nominated and elected by Members. As HOP continues its transition from a hands-on, working Board to a more traditional governing Board model, it is envisioned that some of these roles and responsibilities may transition from Board/volunteer to staff positions (with continued collaboration with Board committees and Members, of course). Since its inception, HOP has grown from a grassroots collective into a prominent, nationally recognized nonprofit that coordinates some of the world’s largest and most influential Pride celebrations. The annual NYC Pride March attracts millions of participants and spectators each June, both locally and globally. HOP currently employs a team of 13 people, including 7 full-time, year-round employees and 6 seasonal staff members who work from early in the year through the end of June. Its current, 13-person Executive Board (the number of elected positions on this Board varies slightly from year to year) represents a cross-section of NYC’s LGBTQIA+, nonprofit, business, and philanthropic communities, as well as hundreds of hours of volunteer invested prior to being elected. HOP has a current revenue/expense budget of ~$3.2 MM and has forecast a balanced budget for 2025, reversing several years of deficits as it recovered from COVID and its aftermath.

OPPORTUNITY

The new Executive Director of HOP will have the opportunity to lead an historic NYC institution and to bring new vision, energy, and possibilities to a vital LGBTQIA+ organization currently in period of rebuilding and reimagining. Following some challenging years during the height of COVID and its aftermath, HOP is now debt-free and focusing on a bright future and an expanded role, with even greater impact for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers. In this time of renewal and transformation, a new Executive Director will have a platform to create and implement a bold, unifying vision and to inspire staff, Board, and volunteer groups to work collaboratively to achieve it. (For more information on Heritage of Pride/NYC Pride see https://www.nycpride.org/)

The Executive Director must reside in the greater NYC area or be willing to relocate to the area. (HOP is not offering relocation assistance.)

REPORTING

Reports to Executive Board with direct supervision from the Co-Chairs. Responsible for leading and supporting a team of 13 full-time and seasonal staff. Works collaboratively/cooperatively with HOP Membership.