(NAME-MCE) Equity Foundation Announces Search for Next Executive Director Portland OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

January 4, 2010

Equity Foundation Announces Search for Next Executive Director

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.

Tel: 503-231-5759

Business Location:
620 SW 5th Ave. Suite #800
Portland, OR 97204

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5696
Portland, OR 97228
Email: info at equityfoundation.org