Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.  Point promotes change through education, mentorship, leadership development and community service training, and provides its scholars with the financial ability to attend the nation's foremost higher educational institutions. Point Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization

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Point Foundation

Point Foundation's headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Jorge Valencia

Tina Kim

Darrin Wilstead

Eddie Pelto

Wendy Gauvry

Kevin Kim Wright

Scott Arneson

The Development and Fundraising team at Point Foundation is responsible for securing financial resources to support the organization's mission of empowering promising LGBTQ students. This team cultivates relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations, organizes fundraising campaigns and events, and manages donor engagement and advancement strategies to ensure sustainable funding for scholarships, leadership development, and mentorship programs.

Development and Fundraising

The Scholars and Coordinators team at Point Foundation focuses on the holistic development and support of LGBTQ scholars. They manage scholarship programs, facilitate mentorship and leadership development activities, oversee application processes, and coordinate financial and administrative tasks to ensure scholars have the resources and guidance needed to excel academically and personally.

Scholars and Coordinators

This department oversees organizational policies and decision-making at the highest level.

Governance Council

The Board and Governance team at Point Foundation is responsible for providing strategic oversight, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, and guiding the overall direction of the organization. This team is composed of seasoned leaders who contribute their expertise to support the foundation's mission of empowering LGBTQ students through education, mentorship, and leadership development. They play a crucial role in policy-making, financial oversight, and fostering community relations to drive the foundation’s vision forward.

Board and Governance

The Leadership Team at Point Foundation, comprising the Executive Director & CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for steering the organization’s strategic vision, ensuring financial stability, driving fundraising efforts, and overseeing the overall administration. They work collaboratively to empower LGBTQ students through education, mentorship, and leadership development, ensuring the foundation's goals are met effectively.

Leadership Team

This department focuses on advocating for scholars and managing their recruitment and selection processes.

Point Foundation

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Development and Fundraising

Scholars and Coordinators

Governance Council

Board and Governance

Leadership Team

Scholar Services

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Point Foundation

Org chart

Teams

Development and Fundraising

Scholars and Coordinators

Governance Council

Board and Governance

Leadership Team

Scholar Services

Offices

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