Mission:

Drag Artists for Expression NYC produces storytelling and creative arts  programs for children and teens, presented by local drag artists, in libraries, schools, and other community spaces in all five boroughs of New York City, and virtually. Through fun and fabulous educational experiences, our programs celebrate gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable.  

 

About DAE NYC:

Drag Artists for Expression NYC (formerly Drag Story Hour NYC) was the first registered nonprofit organization that began bringing our storytime events and joy-filled programming to communities across New York City. We became a not-for-profit in 2017 and since then have been able to provide our five boroughs with over 1,000 storytime workshops, serving over 25,000 people. We build self-acceptance, inclusivity, and celebrate gender diversity.        

 

Board Give/Get Expectation:

-    A personally meaningful gift of any size

-    Average gift ranges from $500 - $5,000 annually (in kind accepted)

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Commitment:

-    Attend two board meetings annually

-    Serve on at least one standing committee

-    Serve as a strategic advisor to DSH NYC

-    Act as an ambassador for the organization in your network and community at large

-    Attend and fundraise for annual gala/fundraiser

-    Conduct fundraising and outreach for end-of-year giving campaign

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BOARD PROSPECT PROFILE Desired Qualifications:

-    Leverage professional expertise to participate in strategic planning

-     Aid in building capacity

-    Enthusiam for fundraising and networking to expand

-    Relationships with government representatives, queer and BIPOC community leaders, drag performers, media outlets, and others with the ability to build partnerships beneficial to the organization

-    Candidates with a strong connection to NYC and to the history of drag

-    Those who identify as LGBTQIA+,TGNBNC and Black, Indigenous, People of Color are especially encouraged to apply

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Current Board of Directors & Advisory Board Members: 

-    Allison Marino, Edible Schoolyard

-    Frankie Dascola (they/them), Teacher @ Dept of Education

-    Xavier Van Degna, Designer COO

-    Raakhee Mirchandani, Author

-    Rachel Aimee (she/her), Street Vendor Project

-    Marti Cummings, Drag Artist

-    Judy Zuckerman, Brooklyn Public Library

-    Danny Dromm, former City Council Member

-    Jeffrey Trachtman, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis and Frankel LLP

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If you'd like more information, please reach out to:

Yun Hee Proffit @ yunhee@daenyc.org 

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