Our committees are the heart of our organization, ensuring that we grow, thrive, and continue our mission to celebrate LGBTQIA+ diversity and inclusion through music. We invite anyone in our community to bring their skills and passion to the table by joining one of our committees. These groups are open to all, and they’re a fantastic way to support the arts, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact.

Don’t have experience in all of these areas? That’s okay! We welcome everyone willing to make a meaningful difference. We value growth and are committed to supporting the professional development of our board members. Contact us and share your experience.

Ready to donate your time to make an impact on our community?

Fill out our request form and we'll get back to you with more information about joining. There's no commitment before you can meet with us and learn more! See below for more details about each open committee.

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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Fundraising Committee
  • Useful Skills:
    • Event planning and organization
    • Networking and cultivating relationships
    • Grant writing or donor outreach
    • Creativity in campaign development
  • What They Do: This committee focuses on securing the funds that power our programs and initiatives. From planning fundraising events to identifying potential donors and creating sponsorship opportunities, the Fundraising Committee shapes the financial backbone of our mission.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Finance Committee
  • Useful Skills:
    • Financial planning or budgeting
    • Understanding of accounting principles
    • Data analysis and forecasting
    • Attention to detail

What You’ll Do: By joining the Finance Committee, you’ll collaborate on budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring the fiscal health of Rainbow City. You’ll review financial reports, provide insights on resource allocation, and contribute to maintaining transparency and accountability. Your expertise will help us make informed decisions and plan for a sustainable future.

GOVERNANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Governance and Personnel Committee
  • Meeting Schedule: Monthly, Second Tuesdays at 6 pm
  • Chair: Colin Wilfred
  • Useful Skills:
    • Human resources experience
    • Policy development
    • Conflict resolution
    • Leadership training or facilitation

What You’ll Do: When you join the Governance and Personnel Committee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the leadership and organizational structure of Rainbow City. You’ll assist with evaluating governance practices, recruiting and onboarding members, and supporting policies that strengthen the team. Your contributions will ensure effective leadership and a positive working culture.

DEIAB & STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

DEIAB and Strategic Planning Committee
  • Meeting Schedule: Monthly, Third Tuesdays at 6 pm
  • Chair: Rob Grabarek
  • Useful Skills:
    • Understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging
    • Strategic goal-setting and planning
    • Stakeholder engagement and communication
    • Experience in developing DEIAB initiatives

What You’ll Do: As a member of this committee, you’ll guide the development of long-term goals rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. You’ll collaborate on initiatives, assess progress towards goals, and work to foster a supportive and inclusive culture. Your efforts will shape how Rainbow City advances its mission for years to come.

GRANT COMMITTEE

Grant Committee
  • Useful Skills:
    • Grant writing experience or interest in learning
    • Research and storytelling abilities
    • Team collaboration skills
    • Creativity in framing projects or proposals

What They Do: Joining the Grants Committee means you’ll identify and pursue grant opportunities to support Rainbow City’s programs. You’ll research potential funders, collaborate on compelling grant applications, and help ensure we meet reporting requirements. Your contributions will secure essential funding to sustain and grow our impact.

EQUITABLE SEASON PLANNING COMMITTEE

Equitable Season Planning Committee
  • Useful Skills:
    • Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the arts
    • Collaborative decision-making
    • Experience in programming and theme development
    • Artistic vision with an inclusive perspective

What You’ll Do: As part of the ESPC, you’ll collaborate with others to select season themes, concert titles, guest artists, and commissioned works that reflect equity, diversity, and inclusion. You’ll apply your artistic vision and inclusive perspective to create vibrant programming that uplifts the community. Your contributions will bring Rainbow City’s mission to life through inspiring performances.

Ready to join our team or learn more?

Fill out our committee request form and we'll get back to you with more information and how you can engage with us. No commitment or prerequisite required and we welcome the chance to speak with you about your interest.

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