Thank you for your interest in North Texas Pride Foundation. We are excited that you are here.
North Texas Pride Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of individuals like yourself who want to make a difference. We are excited that you are here learning about how you can help. We invite you learn more by reviewing this page and the board member roles and responsibilities.
Want to Learn More? Please complete the Board Member application and a member of the board will schedule time to meet with you about being a board member and answer any questions you may have.
Why should you Join our Board?
Experience: Being a Board member can provide you with valuable experience which you can use in your current position or a future one. Your responsibilities as a Board member can help you establish confidence in your abilities and expose you to experiences that you may not otherwise have.
Networking opportunities: Board members network with other professionals in the community through social, networking, and fundraising events.
Personal fulfillment: By serving on a non-profit organization’s board, you’re making a difference. Your efforts allow us to host our annual “Come As You Are” Festival, which is a family-friendly festival that promotes unity, equality and community intergration for LGBTQ and allies. A portion of the proceeds from this festival are given to a local non-profit organization to support their mission. You help decide who receives these proceeds.
Skills: Being a Board member can also help expand your skills. Naturally develop your leadership, communication, organization and negotiation skills as you spend time on the Board.
What will you do as a board member?
Represent the North Texas Pride Foundation in a professional manner at social, networking and fundraising events throughout the community.
Be an active participant in the planning and execution of our annual “Come As You Are” Festival.
Assist with the planning and execution of other events that North Texas Pride may host or participate in.
Solicit sponsorships and donations in support of our mission and vision.
Regularly attend and actively participate in meetings. The Board meets a minimum of once a month.
Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Be informed about committee and Board matters and be well prepared for meetings by reviewing minutes and reports.
Build a collegial working relationship with other Board members that contributes to consensus.
Discharge your duties in good faith, with ordinary care and in a manner you reasonably believe to be in the best interest of the foundation.
Commit to a two-year term.