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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 2, 2004)
april ¿L 2004 * J llS t O llt g rnTTTïïWTTIneu'sbrie/s — 3 vr.i* J V Christa O rth and Kevin M. G ebhart have new positions at Equity Foundation volunteers and staying organized through the campaign season. To register call 503-543-8417, e-mail cara@rop.org or visit uxvw.rop.org. SMYRC T rains V olunteers he Sexual Minority Youth Resource C enter will hold a free volunteer training from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 at 2100S.E. Belmont St. T he day will he filled with interactive work shops, youth stories, intervention skills and more. Lunch is provided. T he training is for people who are interested in helping queer kids 23 and younger in any SMYRC program. For example, volunteers will have the opportunity to become a mentor, work at the drop-in center, run a leadership group and participate in Clackamas C ounty groups. SMYRC supervisor Zan Gibbs says this is a great opportunity for people “to positively impact tbe lives of hundreds of at-risk youth. Volunteers make a world of difference here and have fun at the same time.” T To register call 503-872-9664, ext. 27'. F o u n d a t io n R eorganizes E quity Foundation, which has given more than $1.75 million in grants to queer- friendly nonprofit organizations since its found ing in 1989, announced March 16 the appoint ment of Kevin M. G ebhart as marketing and major gifts development coordinator. “W e’re delighted to welcome Kevin to the development position that has been made possi ble through the three-year Meyer Memorial Trust ‘Inspiring Philanthropy’ grant," said Linda Traeger, Equity executive director. She added that he brings expertise in marketing, fund raising, public speaking and education to the position. A t Tulane University, G ebhart had oversight responsibility for a $1 million publication bud get and an extensive direct mail and com m uni cations calendar. W ithin the admissions office, he worked on student recruitment and met with major donors throughout the U nited States. As a former teacher, and an adviser to gay and lesbian student associations at both the sec ondary and college levels, G ebhart has had direct experience with issues central to Equity’s Safe Schools Initiative. He also wrote many suc cessful grants for arts organizations, with a focus on queer projects. Christa O rth, who has worked as Equity’s resource development coordinator for 1 1/2 years, will become grants and individual gifts development coordinator. “As Equity Founda tion has grown, her responsibilities have expanded to include significant interactions with grantees and donors, and this position change more accurately reflects the level and scope of her work," Traeger said. O rth will continue to be responsible for Equity’s Workplace Giving Program, volunteer coordination and special events. 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