Board Nomination Form

Use this form to nominate an eligible member in good standing to stand for election to the San Francisco Pride Board of Directors.

1. Nominator Information (Your Details)

Only members in good standing of San Francisco Pride are eligible to submit nominations.

Please enter your full name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Your Member ID is listed on your membership card or dues receipt.
You must confirm that you are a member in good standing to submit a nomination.

2. Nominee Information (The Person You Are Nominating)

Please verify details with your nominee before submitting.

Please enter the nominee's full name.
Please enter a valid email address for the nominee.
Please enter the nominee's phone number.
You must confirm that you've spoken with the nominee and they're willing to serve.

3. Seconder Information

All board nominations must be seconded by another eligible SF Pride member in good standing.

Please enter the seconder's full name.
Please enter a valid email address for the seconder.
You must confirm that the seconder has agreed to second the nomination.

4. Nominee Profile & Key Skills

Please identify the key areas of expertise the nominee will bring to the board (select all that apply):

Focus on the key skills selected above. Limit to 400 words.
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5. Procedural Certifications

You must certify that this is not a self-nomination or self-second.
Please acknowledge the next steps required of the nominee.
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Nomination Received!

Thank you! Your nomination for has been submitted successfully to our election records.

What Happens Next?

  1. Nomination Verification: SFLGBTPCC Election Officials will verify that you (the Nominator) and the Seconder are both members in good standing.
  2. Nominee Contacted: SFLGBTPCC will email the nominee () regarding your nomination.
  3. Acceptance & Submission: The nominee must choose to accept the nomination, sign the Board Agreement, and submit a candidate statement (max 400 words) with a headshot prior to the deadline.
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Election Procedures

Member Verification

Both the Nominator and the Seconder must be active members of San Francisco Pride in good standing (fully paid dues, not suspended).

No Self-Nominations

Candidates are strictly prohibited from nominating themselves or seconding their own nominations. All nominations require distinct nominating and seconding members.

Important Dates

  • Wednesday, July 22nd: Nominations Open
  • Wednesday, August 19th: Nominations Close
  • Saturday, September 12th: AGM & Voting Period

Valuable Skills

To ensure a strong and professional Board, we encourage nominating candidates with experience in one or more of the following key areas:

  • Community Connection: A deep connection to SF Pride's diverse communities.
  • Business Development: Strategic business expansion & corporate alignment.
  • Communications: PR, media relations & public speaking.
  • Finance: Nonprofit financial management (CPAs or accounting).
  • Fundraising: Donor development, sponsorships & fundraising.
  • Legal: Legal expertise & regulatory compliance.
  • Administration: Nonprofit governance & board procedures.