Who We Are

GenPRIDE is the premier non-profit organization serving the LGBTQIA+ elder community in Seattle and King County. GenPride empowers older LGBTQIA+ adults to live with pride and dignity by developing and promoting services that enhance connection and support, prevent discrimination and honor aging community members.

We are on the cusp of expanding our reach and amplifying our impact, from the creation of the first low income senior housing for LGBTQIA+ seniors to the mandate to train all the senior centers in King County to be inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ population. Please visit our website to learn more about our organization https://genprideseattle.org/

Who We Are Looking For

We are embarking on a recruitment process to identify individuals who want to become part of this exciting new chapter in Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ story.

We are actively seeking individuals who would like to engage more deeply with the work of GenPride by serving on the Board of Directors and/or serving on one of the board committees.

We are looking for individuals who:

1.     Have skills, experience and interest in one or more the following areas:

Finance / Investment: We are looking for finance professionals, preferably at least one Certified Public Accountant (CPA), to help monitor the budget, review the financial statements, and help guide the annual audit. We are also interested in individuals who can recommend investment strategies and monitor the investment portfolio (once we have enough funds to establish one).


Fundraising / Development: We are eager to identify individuals who can assist with identifying, educating and soliciting donors (both individual and organizational) as well as helping to guide other fundraising activities.


Legislative Advocacy / Public Relations: We are looking for individuals who want to help increase public awareness of the organization, create relationships with agencies that benefit GenPRIDE’s overall strategic plan, and monitor legislative issues that may require action from the Board.


Community Outreach and Engagement: We welcome community members who can help us create strong relationships with various community groups with a lens on gathering voices of under-represented populations to advise GenPRIDE on community needs and future programs.

Legal / Human Resources: We are eager to engage individuals with legal expertise and experience with human resources who can advise the organization on matters as they arise (e.g., contract review, human resource policies, etc.).

Nominating /Governance Committee: drafts, revises and maintains as needed the corporation’s bylaws, policies and procedures. This committee works to identify and recruit directors and officers for the Board and orients new board members

2. Bring the following lived experiences and perspectives:

  • Diverse representation from the LGBTQIA+ community & allies
  • Diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds
  • Diverse socio-economic backgrounds

Overall Board member responsibilities: (member responsibilities will be more specifically discussed during the interview)

  • Board members are expected to attend monthly board meeting (currently third Thursday of the month 5:30-7:00). Board member are expected to read materials in advance and to come prepared to engage in discussions and decisions.        
  • Board members are expected to serve on one or more committees and to actively participate in committee work.        
  • Board members are expected to make a financial contribution each year and to play an active role in securing financial resources for GenPride to achieve its mission.        
  • Board members are expected to responsibly represent GenPride and to advocate for its mission, programs and services as appropriate.      
  • Board terms last for three years and members can serve for up to two consecutive terms.

Overall Committee member responsibilities

  • Committee members are expected to attend monthly committee meetings and to actively participate in committee work.·        
  • Committee members are expected to responsibly represent GenPride and to advocate for its mission, programs and services as appropriate.·        
  • Committee members can serve on the committee for an unrestricted period of time.

ARE YOU?

  • Passionate about improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ seniors in King County?·       
  • Interested in engaging more deeply with GenPride?

Please utilize the application below and provide us with information about your background and interests and how we can connect with you.

Once we receive your information, we will be in touch with you to explain the next steps in the nomination process. We look forward to connecting with you and to explore further your engagement with GenPRIDE as we gear up to more broadly and comprehensively serve our community with pride, care, and conviction. We thank you for your interest in working on behalf of LGBTQIA+ elders.

GenPride Committee Application Form

Thank you for your interest in working on behalf of LGBTQIA+ elders by serving on one of the board’s committees. Please use this application form to provide us with information about yourself and your interest in serving the GenPride organization. This application is only one step, and an in-person/virtual meeting will part of the process as well.

Please include a resume with this application, if available. 
















The following committees represent areas of expertise currently needed at GenPride. Please identify your areas of experience and expertise from the following list: 





GenPride is committed to developing a board and committees that draw on the diverse perspectives and experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. Please provide us with the following demographic information.









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