The Pride Network

The window to apply for this life-changing opportunity just got extended. Please share widely with your networks!

Read on to see how we're changing lives:

"The Transformational Leadership Initiative has absolutely re-shaped the way that I view myself as a q***r person and a leader."

"This program has been transformative for me and have resulted in me taking up new hobbies, changing careers, and completely turning my life inside out--in the absolute best way."

"This has been an incredible program, and I would recommend it to everyone. Our monthly sessions has been very beneficial to helping me achieve my personal growth goals. Building a network with LGBTQ+ people across the U.S. has also been particularly satisfying! I hope these connection will continue after the program."

Apply today, and/or pass it on to someone who's ready to take their leadership to a completely different level.

APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15!

This spring, The Pride Network will select 12 emerging LGBTQ+ leaders, ages 20-30 for our Transformational Leadership Initiative (TLI)!

For leaders who want to contribute to transformational change in people, organizations, and communities, the TLI integrates ancient wisdom with modern science to deliver a high-impact leadership training and self-discovery experience for emerging leaders across the country.

You'll learn practical tools and techniques for improving your leadership, and deepen your appreciation for Heart-Centered Leadership. You’ll become part of a growing community of like-hearted leaders working to transform themselves and society, all while discovering your own unique gifts and strengths.

Part 1: Social Impact Grants (up to $2000)
Part 2: Professional Development
Part 3: EMERGE: Our custom Heart-Centered Leadership training

Learn more & apply online:
www.thepridenetwork.org/programs

Help us meet our goal by being someone who invests in the future of LGBTQ+ leadership! Thank you in advance for your support!

Save the date! 2/21 EST

In today’s dynamic landscape of grassroots organizing, the importance of understanding your activist role and resource allocation cannot be emphasized enough.

Whether you are a seasoned activist or just beginning your journey, mastering your role in the activist framework is key to effectively channeling your efforts toward social change.

Join us as we explore the concept of “agitator, innovator, or orchestrator” within a social change ecosystem. Get clear about proactive decision-making aligned with your activist type, and learn how to allocate resources strategically. We’re excited to offer you an opportunity to help empower you to make a lasting impact in your community.

Whether your aim is to advance your social impact projects, refine your activist skills, or strengthen your leadership within the social change movement, this session is designed to enhance your proficiency in grassroots organizing and resource allocation, enabling you to drive positive change effectively.

Thank you George Takei for supporting The Pride Network!!

We are doing such good work and invite you to join us as we help shape the future of LGBTQ+ leadership.

Even $3/month can go a long way when we all come together, so visit www.thepridenetwork.org/donate and be a part of a future that works better for everyone.

Dear Friends–– On this Giving Tuesday, I invite you all to join me in supporting The Pride Network. Perhaps smaller and lesser-known than some household names that may come to mind when you hear the word "nonprofit," The Pride Network is nonetheless the organization I'm delighted to highlight today.

Their dedication to providing heart-centered and practical leadership development opportunities to emerging LGBTQ+ leaders all across the country is both visionary and precisely what we need more of in the world today: Courage, Compassion, Innovation, and Learning.

I've known their Executive Director, Jacob Rudolph (29), for over a decade and he has continued to amaze me as a rising leader and change-maker in the LGBTQ+ community. I couldn't agree with him more that heart-centered leadership is, and must be, the future of leadership if we are to build up the beloved community–– a world that works better for everyone.

You can support their work by going to www.thepridenetwork.org/donate or visiting their page.

-Uncle George

"Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives" – C.S. Lewis

This Quality of the Heart outlined in our Heart-Centered Leadership curriculum is something that we've all experienced through our friends, family, our pets, and/or our community.

By becoming more affectionate, we can help remind other people that they deserve to be loved and cared for, and we ourselves also become more lovable.

Practicing the qualities of the heart in daily life can help us navigate a challenging and complicated world with courage and kindness. It's how we can all make the world a better place for everyone without creating any downsides.

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The holiday season can often be hard for LGBTQ+ people who don’t feel safe or comfortable going being with family. However, it’s an important time for us to remember that we have other spaces we can go to to experience love, connection, and joy.

The Pride Network is thrilled to offer an online Friendsgiving celebration to anyone in our community to join us for games, gratitudes, and festivities, immediately following our Skill Summit on Tuesday, 11/21 at 4pm EST via ZOOM.

Register at www.thepridenetwork.org/events

Join Our Board!!

As The Pride Network broadens its impact and scales it operations, our Board of Directors is evolving and expanding. During this transformation, we are looking for Board members with aspirational vision and practical bandwidth to serve in specific roles.

We are seeking individuals for whom the mission of heart-centered leadership resonates deeply and whose robust relationships within their sectors (corporate, foundations, and higher education specifically) might be put to use in the interests of advancing TPN's work. Our ideal Board members are committed to and understand diverse community, approaching problem-solving with diplomacy and compassion, and leading with integrity, grace, and love.

Visit our website for more information!
www.thepridenetwork.org/open-positions

Don’t wait, NYC/NJ/CT babes. Ticket sales end tomorrow!

Join us as a VIP guest on 10/21 and get the full experience:

⭐️ From 7-8pm, enjoy early entry to rub shoulders with our host committee, funders, our Executive Director & Board of Directors, FOUR of our outstanding emerging leaders from across the country, and this year’s esteemed awardees

⭐️ Top tier open bar and gourmet appetizers during this cocktail hour

⭐️ Live musical entertainment by world class artists and

⭐️ Up to 3 free Tito's cocktails at our disco electric AFTER-PARTY | 10pm 🕺🏻⚡️

If you believe in the future of LGBTQ+ leadership, won’t want to miss this!

Join us for The Pride Network Awards as a VIP guest and get the full experience:

⭐️ From 7-8pm, enjoy early entry to rub shoulders with our host committee, The Pride Network’s Executive Director & Board of Directors, four of our outstanding emerging leaders from across the country, and this year’s esteemed awardees

⭐️ Top tier open bar and appetizers during this cocktail hour

⭐️ Live jazz entertainment

⭐️ Two free drinks at our disco electric AFTER-PARTY | 10pm 🪩⚡️🕺🏻

The deadline to buy tickets is this Saturday, 10/14, so don’t wait until it’s too late to get in on our best Awards yet 🥳🥳🥳

Go to www.thepridenetwork.org/events