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Apply To Be On Our Board Of Directors

Welcome to our Board of Directors application page! We invite interested candidates who are passionate about advocating for and serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to apply. Please ensure that you complete the application thoroughly. It is crucial that all parts of the application are filled out. If a section does not apply to you, please enter 'N/A'. Your detailed responses will help us understand your background and how you can contribute to our mission. Thank you for your interest in joining our team and helping us make a difference in Kern County.

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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?

Sexual 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?

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What kind of phone number is this?

Call? *

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Is it okay to call this phone number?

Text? *

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Is it okay to text this phone number?

Address *

Where do you currently reside?

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Let's Get To Know You!

What motivates you to seek a board position with The Center, and how do you believe your background and skills will contribute to our mission? *

What motivates you to seek a board position with The Center, and how do you believe your background and skills will contribute to our mission?

Can you share an example of a leadership role you have held in the past and describe a challenge you faced and how you addressed it? *

How do you approach diversity and inclusion in professional settings, and why do you think it's important for our board? *

Do you have experience with financial management or fundraising in a non-profit setting? Please provide specific examples. *

How are you currently involved with the local or 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and how would you leverage your networks to benefit The Center?Comment *

Our board requires a moderate time commitment, including regular meetings, committee responsibilities, and event participation. How will you manage these responsibilities alongside your personal and professional obligations? *

Provide an example of a time when you helped resolve a conflict within a team or board. What strategies did you use? *

How do you ensure your decisions are guided by ethics and integrity, especially in complex or challenging situations? *

Describe a time when you had to develop a strategic approach to solve a problem. What was the outcome? *

In what areas of board activity do you see yourself contributing most effectively? *

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

Is there any additional information about you that we should consider? *

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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 made on this application are true. *

I agree

I acknowledge and understand the responsibilities of a board member. *

I agree

I acknowledge and understand the annual financial commitment of $1,500 required of board members should I be selected for a seat. *

I 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) is a Community-Based Organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Kern County.

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