Working for a better Gay Games

We are currently looking for volunteers to join our board in the following positions:

Director of Development

The Director of Development drives financial sustainability by leading fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic initiatives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and grants.

• Build relationships with sponsors, foundations, and major donors.

• Ensure alignment of fundraising with Federation mission, values, and brand.

• Oversee donor stewardship, recognition, and impact reporting.

• Partner with Co-Presidents and Treasurer to ensure funding strategies support long-term growth.

Officer of Ceremonies

The Officer of Ceremonies oversees all aspects of the Federation’s Ceremonies, including but not limited to, the Annual General Assembly (AGA) Excellence Awards presentation, the Memorial Moment, and all matters related to Ceremony protocol, whether internal or external. Additionally this officer will serve in an advisory role to the Host Organization to ensure the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are run in accordance with the approved Culture and Ceremonies Red Book, and all protocol dialogue is presented properly.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Co-chair of the Culture & Ceremonies Committee and manage, jointly with the Officer of Culture, the Culture and Ceremonies Committee.

• Oversee all aspects of the Federation’s Ceremonies, including but not limited to, the Annual General Assembly (AGA) Excellence Awards presentation, the Memorial Moment, and all matters related to Ceremony protocol, whether internal or external.

• Serve in an advisory role to the Host Organization to ensure the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are run in accordance with the approved Culture and Ceremonies Red Book, and that all protocol dialogue is presented properly.

• Ensure that the Host Organization has made contact with their government agency that approves visas for foreign visitors at least one year before Opening Ceremony; and that the FGG is informed of the protocol procedures that will be in place to ensure confidentiality for all visa applicants.

• Oversee and help coordinate the production of the combined Memorial Moment and International Rainbow Memorial Relay to be produced the morning of Opening Ceremonies at each Gay Games.

• Present any Legacy and Excellence Awards or other honorariums throughout the week of the Gay Games

• Working collaboratively with the Officer of Culture, manage the Culture and Ceremonies Red Book and ensure timely updates, as needed, including specifically, those passages related to Ceremonies.

Officer of Communications

The Officer of Communications, who oversees the development and execution of the communications strategy of the organization, via print, internet and other media to the general public, other organizations and FGG constituencies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop media strategies for delivering the Federation’s message 

• Maintain contacts with the media and refer requests from the media to appropriate personnel

• Supervise the drafting and circulation of newsletters, press releases and public statements

• Maintain active and consistent social media presence to promote FGG and to increase number of followers on all social media channels

• Respond to audience commentary and enquiries

• Provide writing, editing, proof-reading help to committees on request

• Assist Gay Games host teams as necessary in marketing, communication and promotion of upcoming Games. 

Officer of Membership

The Officer of Membership is the main contact for all FGG member organisations and prospective members of the network regarding their membership enquiries,  applications and renewals. Oversees the pool of member organisations and its delegates to the General Assembly and maintaining closed relationships. This Officer is also responsible for a smooth membership administration, working with a group of people in the Membership Committee, held monthly meetings and generate reports to the Board. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead the Membership Committee and chair its meetings

• Develop, revise and recommend Membership Policies and Procedures

• Create and implement membership development and recruitment strategies

• Develop and implement tools, channels and activities to ensure a smooth membership sign up and payment process as well as a firm membership engagement

• Ensuring  well-informed answers to membership enquiries 

• New members orientation, documentation and mentoring

• Maintaining good communications and interactions with the current and prospective members through official channels: email, INCLUSION! And social media

• Membership renewals and retention including the invoicing and reminder for dues

• Organise feedback and follow-up consultations.  The Membership Officer maintains an efficient membership administration, including encoding invoices, and updating the data base analysing and reporting on the membership evolution and the state of membership