Join Our Board
Serving on the Indy Pride Board of Directors is a meaningful commitment to shared leadership, accountability, and care for our community. Board members help guide long-term vision, steward financial health, and ensure our work remains rooted in equity, transparency, and trust through active, engaged governance.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Strategic Leadership
Board members are responsible for guiding Indy Pride’s long-term vision and ensuring the organization remains mission-driven, financially sound, and future-focused. This includes setting strategic priorities, supporting sustainable growth, and stewarding Pride’s legacy for the next generation.
Accountable Governance
The Board upholds strong governance practices by following bylaws, policies, and ethical standards. Members are expected to prepare for and actively participate in meetings, exercise independent judgment, and help ensure transparency, compliance, and responsible decision-making.
Financial Stewardship
Board members share responsibility for Indy Pride’s financial health. This includes approving budgets, monitoring financial performance, supporting fundraising efforts, and helping ensure the organization has the resources needed to deliver joyful, accessible, and impactful programming.
Community Engagement
Serving on the Board means showing up for the community. Members act as ambassadors for Indy Pride—listening, building relationships, and representing the organization with care and integrity. Board members help strengthen trust, expand partnerships, and invite broader community participation in Pride’s work.
2026 Board RecruitingRecruiting Process Overview
Indy Pride’s board recruitment process is designed to be thoughtful, transparent, and community-centered. Candidates are identified through open nominations and outreach, followed by a structured review and interview process led by board leadership. This timeline outlines key steps, from nomination through selection and onboarding, so applicants and community members know what to expect at each stage.
Applications OpenJanuary 15, 2026
Informational InterviewsOngoing; Beginning January 19
Applications CloseFebruary 16, 2026
Slate ApprovalFebruary 18, 2026
Appointment NotificationFebruary 20, 2026
2026 Board RecruitingApplication Form
The board application form is designed to help us better understand each candidate’s interest, experience, and connection to the Indy Pride community. Applicants will be asked to share basic contact information, a brief statement of interest outlining relevant skills and their vision for contributing to the organization’s mission. This information helps ensure a thoughtful, equitable review process as we build a strong and representative Board of Directors.