Our Mission
To make Lorain County a safe and inclusive place for LGBTQ+ community members to work, play, and live.
Our Vision
As a nonprofit organization, LGBTQ+ Lorain County collaborates with community partners to facilitate access to local and regional services and engage the community at large to support LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in Lorain County.
Board Members
Executive Director
Join Our Board of Directors!
Are you interested in getting more involved in supporting the mission of LGBTQ+ Lorain County? If so, consider volunteering your time as a member of our Board of Directors! The following information will give you a clearer picture of board members’ responsibilities and the application process.
Board Purpose and Scope of Responsibilities:
The purpose of the LGBTQ+ Lorain County is to help make Lorain County a safe and inclusive place for LGBTQ+ community members to work, play, and live. We’re seeking board members who will be enthusiastic partners. Each director must have the following capacity and qualities:
Commitment to LGBTQ’s mission: To make Lorain County a safe and inclusive place for LGBTQ+ community members to work, play, and live.
Willingness to be a team player and an empathetic, thoughtful listener.
Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of the following: Board governance. finance, fundraising, strategic planning, governance, HR, law, medical/social work, volunteer coordination, marketing, teaching, event planning, community outreach. (Previous board experience not required!).
Seeking individuals of all ages and backgrounds!
Participate in LGBTQ+ Lorain County’s efforts to advance its mission by attending LGBTQ+ Lorain County events, and other programmatic engagements.
Willingness to commit to a minimum of two years of Board service.
Willingness to actively participate.
Willingness to accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
Willingness to commit time for monthly board meetings, community meetings, special events (~5-10 hours per month).
Willingness to participate in LGBTQ+ Lorain County’s fundraising efforts by actively seeking new donors (individual and/or institutional) and stewarding current donors.
Willing to promote the purpose and agenda of the organization in their daily lives by attending networking events, hosting/coordinating events, and actively seeking publicity, connections, and funding.
Willing to use their networks and connections to promote the purpose and agenda of the organization.
Board Selection Process:
Click the button below to access and complete a board application.
After reviewing your application, our Executive Director will contact you to arrange a meeting or phone conversation with the Board President and/or Executive Director to discuss your interests, availability, and possible role(s) for you on our Board.
The Board will vote to approve your membership at or before the next monthly meeting.
You will be sent the Board Agreement for review and signature.
You attend the next Board monthly meeting and get started!
