This just in from the Equity Foundation:

Equity Foundation, Oregon and Southwest Washington’s lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender community foundation, begins the new decade in a growth position and is searching for the next Executive Director to lead the very-committed Board of Directors, staff, committees and statewide volunteers through this exciting, multi-year effort.

A full job description and candidate instructions can be found at www.equityfoundation.org.   Candidates with experience in endowment building, major donor development and with strong relationships with Oregon and Southwest Washington’s philanthropic community are encouraged to apply.   The position offers competitive salary, health and other benefits.

Equity Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in recruitment, employment, discipline and separation, and terms of employment whether based on race, color, religion, gender, physical and mental disability, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, age, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, income, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Current Executive Director, Kevin Easton has resigned from the organization but plans to remain until the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 2010 to ensure a smooth transition and provide the fiscal oversight and donor services expected.

Equity Foundation works to eradicate prejudice towards sexual and gender minorities. By working with philanthropic donors and nonprofit partners throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, Equity Foundation funds change and changes attitudes through grants and scholarship opportunities. Founded in 1989, Equity Foundation has awarded thousands of grants aimed at grassroots community change initiatives. During the last fiscal year, it awarded roughly $330,000 in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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