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The San Diego Equality Business Association promotes LGBTQ influence through business ownership, workforce equality and active consumerism, creating prosperity to support equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose
At the San Diego Equality Business Association (SDEBA), our mission is simple yet impactful: We promote and elevate LGBTQ+ businesses through advocacy, partnership, and collaboration. By working closely with our members and sponsors, we foster an inclusive business community where diversity thrives. Our goal is to empower LGBTQ+ businesses and professionals by creating opportunities through education, networking, and strategic partnerships.
Vision:
We envision a thriving, equitable economy where LGBTQ+ businesses have the resources, support, and representation they need to succeed. Through advocacy and collaboration, we aim to remove barriers and create a space where all professionals—regardless of identity—can achieve their full potential.Purpose:
Our purpose is to drive meaningful change for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs by advocating for their rights, providing access to key resources, and building a collaborative network. Through our partnerships, we strive to empower business owners and create lasting impact within the San Diego business landscape.
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Tuesday Lunch Uptown/Hillcrest
Aladdin Restaurant
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
1220 Cleveland Ave #101,
San Diego, CA 92103
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Who's Behind the Studio Door?
Ten years ago Patric Stillman decided to make a serious commitment to his art and to other artists. He took his experience as a successful businessman added his talent as an artist and created what he calls an arts incubator.The Studio Door focuses on assisting artists with art-to-market knowledge, price, brand, marketing and patron development, as well as creating opportunities that will help artists grow by providing working studio space, an online presence and curating exhibits. 
Professional Artist magazine named Patric the 2015 Mentor of the Year for his work at The Studio Door. "Patric is the go-to guy when you are having questions concerning your artwork, whether it be conceptual or nuts-and-bolts marketing." -
Thursday Morning University Heights
Lestat's on Park
8:00 am to 9:00 am
4496 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116
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Mission, Vision & Values
Mission Statement
The Greater San Diego Business Association promotes LGBT influence through business ownership and supportive consumerism, creating prosperity through equality, diversity and inclusion.
Vision Statement
To lead LGBT economic equality, development and empowerment.Values
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Economic Empowerment: Provide innovative resources that support prosperity for our members.
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Stewardship: Advance professional excellence and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
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Advocacy: Support an inclusive, diverse business community based on equality, integrity and respect.
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Inclusion: Nurture diversity within and across communities.
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Bob Lehman, Executive Director, San Diego Gay Men’s ChorusFor nearly 20 years, Bob Lehman has been an advocate for San Diego’s LGBT community. Following his service as a combat Marine sergeant, Lehman became a nationally recognized leader in the fight to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” founding San Diego’s chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights, leading the first-ever contingent of gay veterans to march in San Diego’s Veteran’s Day Parade and serving as the first openly gay appointee to the County Veteran’s Advisory Board. Working with local veterans, Lehman co-founded the highly respected Stonewall Citizen’s Patrol in reaction to the brutal attacks against gay men outside the Pride Festival.
Lehman was also a leader in the fight for marriage equality including providing major funding and campaign offices against both antigay measures, Prop 22 and Prop 8. In 2008, Lehman and his husband Tom Felkner made history as the first two men to legally marry in California.
Today, Lehman serves as Executive Director and President Emeritus of the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. Under his leadership, the Chorus has doubled in size and dramatically increased its community outreach role. Just months ago, Mayor Faulconer honored Lehman and the Chorus with its own “SDGMC Day.”
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Philanthropy Manager
Love nature??Then you’re going to love The Nat.?? The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategic?plan focused on encouraging a love for nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to be here for nature. The Nat is seeking a Philanthropy Manager whose superb attention to detail and strong project management skills will help the Philanthropy team raise funds to support our mission of conserving nature through science and discovery. This position is responsible for coordinating all gift processing activities, project managing all department mailings, organizing donor stewardship events, and providing administrative support for the Philanthropy team. This integral position reports to the Director of Philanthropy. Principal duties and responsibilities: 1. Manage all gift processing activities- 35% Processes all donations daily (gift entry, acknowledgments, and donor recognition) via Altru; works closely with Accounting Department, and Database Administrator to ensure accurate entry of gift information. Produces thank you letters and manages the acknowledgment process; works closely with Philanthropy officers and program staff to ensure accurate, personalized, and timely acknowledgments. Prepares and sends weekly gift reports and donor call list reports to Director of Philanthropy and Philanthropy officers. Organizes all gift information for the physical and cloud-based donor files. Tracks outstanding pledges and monitor pledge payment activity and reminders. Manages monthly giving program, including staff giving via payroll deductions. Updates constituent records, including e-mail addresses, address changes, relationships, attributes, etc. as new information is received from donors. Tracks donor recognition names and requirements; helps track that all donor signage and printed materials, such as the Impact Report and the donor wall, are accurate and updated online and in the Museum. Recommends updates for policies and procedures related to gift processing activities. 2. Manages donor stewardship trips and events- 25% Works with the philanthropy team to plan stewardship events for various individual donors and donor groups (Leadership, Live Oaks Society, Behind the Scenes Tours, Trips, Receptions). Serves as the Philanthropy Department’s lead point of contact with the Museum’s Events Department. Researches, plans, and executes all aspects of events and trips, both in person at the Museum and in the donor travel program. Reserves dates and spaces on the Museum calendar; creates event work orders and determines vendor needs with the Special Events team. Creates a strategy for invitation lists, including segmentation and customized messaging. Writes invitation text (physical or digital, depending on the event) and works with communications team to design invitation packages as needed. Manages the RSVPs via Altru. Manages check-in/registration the day of the event. Coordinates event thank you letters (post event). Tracks gifts-in-kind (event catering, in coordination with Special Events team). 3. Project manage all department communications- 20% Segments and tracks all mailings (print and digital) via Altru. Tracks successes and challenges and makes recommendations for improvement. Works closely with the Communications team as needed to produce creative and successful traditional mail packages, digital campaigns, and other materials. Produces mailings in-house as needed and controls supply inventory for in-house printing projects. Works with outside vendors to facilitate the production and mailing of print pieces and other items. Manages digital giving content and online giving options. Creates, manages, and edits all mailing lists. Attends regular meetings of counterparts at other organizations to stay aware of local trends. 4. Philanthropy support- 20% Inputs all data into the department’s constituent relationship management database. Prepares various reports from Altru data for Philanthropy team analysis. Conducts prospect identification and research utilizing prospect research services; keep all records updated in Altru. Tracks and updates all stewardship and proposal deadlines in Altru. Updates Altru based on contact reports and gift alerts. Supports donor and prospect site visit Assists with in-person and virtual membership and other Museum-wide events as assigned. Manages the department expense budgets and purchasing. Actively participates in regular Museum and department staff meetings. Your Qualifications: Three years professional nonprofit fundraising experience Knowledge of gift processing and event planning Ability to manage concurrent projects accurately and completely within deadlines Constituent Records Management (CRM)/prospect database experience is required, Altru experience preferred Superb attention to detail, strong organization, and time management skills Bachelor’s degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, SharePoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook Record of successful experience in activities requiring customer service and/or donor relations Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work well independently and within a team environment This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits such as health insurance, vacation, sick-time, 15 paid holidays, free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums, and more. The salary for this position is $26 per hour for a 40-hour per week schedule. This position requires you to work on site in Balboa Park no less than four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day per week. Ready to apply? Please submit a single PDF file containing your cover letter, resume, and one work sample that highlights your relevant experience when you apply via the link below. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bcbb9ce4-57cc-4ff4-a205-06931d165308&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=572352&lang=en_US
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