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Please note: It is important that you complete all parts of the application. If you have no information for a section, write N/A.

contact information

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

What are your first and last names?

Age *

Gender Pronouns *

What pronouns would you like us to use when referring to you?

Orientation *

Optional.

Gender Identity *

Optional.

Email *

Which email should we use to contact you?

Phone Number *

What is the best phone number to reach you at?

This is my *

What kind of phone number is this?

Call? *

Yes No

Is it okay to call this phone number?

Text? *

Yes No

Is it okay to text this phone number?

Address *

Where do you currently reside?

City *

State *

Zip Code *

questions

What do you know about The Center? *

What areas do you see yourself involved in as a board member? *

Fundraising Event Planning Marketing/Communications Community Outreach Coordination Finances/Budgeting Legal Advice/Advocacy Technology Corp. Governance Other (Please explain below)

Other *

If you selected "Other" above, please explain.

Why do you wish to be considered for a board position? *

How would your life experiences, skills, professional background, and/or personal background help board forward the organization’s mission? *

Roughly how many hours could you devote to The Center weekly? *

attachments

Equity Statement *

Max file size: 20MB

An equity statement will ideally address multiple facets of how your values and experiences advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work with The Center. It is customary to write the statement in first person. The statement should be a maximum of two-pages in length (single-spaced) include what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you. We want to know your "why" for creating safe spaces in the community. Please, refrain from using buzzwords, jargon, or vague statements (e.g., "I love working with all the LGBTQ+ community").

Professional Resume *

Max file size: 20MB

We highly recommend including your RESUME with your application. If you would like to include it, please upload it here.

agreement

I CERTIFY THAT ALL ANSWERS AND STATEMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE *

Agree Do not agree

I READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD MEMBERS *

Agree Do not agree

I READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS *

Agree Do not agree

By submitting this application, I certify that all answers and statements on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I read and understand the duties and financial commitment of Board Members (to review the duties and financial commitment, please click this link). I understand that, should this application contain any false or misleading information, my application may be rejected. In addition, I have read and understand all off the information set forth in this application, including all attachments.

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The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity (The Center), formerly known as The Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community in Kern County.

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