Freelance and Gig Work as a Bridge or a Path

Not everyone is looking for a traditional full-time role. Freelancing or consulting can be a meaningful alternative or stopgap for some, especially those who’ve been laid off, are in transition, or have faced workplace discrimination

Join this interactive workshop at the SF LGBT Center to learn how to find freelance work, set rates, handle contracts basics, and manage taxes as a 1099 worker.

We’ll also discuss business development opportunities and how to develop your professional network.

Presenter Bio:
Timothy HyoJun Kim is the founder and principal of THK Consulting, partnering with foundations, donors, and nonprofits on impact measurement, strategic planning, and program development. His values lie in pursuing social change through partnership, balancing urgency with sustainability, and building deep, meaningful relationships. As Executive Director of the Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco, he led a full grant-making strategy overhaul, launched an AANHPI social-impact leadership pipeline, and raised over a million dollars. Previously, as Director of Programs for a global education nonprofit, he oversaw operations spanning 400,000 service recipients, 900 volunteers, and 1,500 institutional partners across 30+ countries, including a grassroots base of nearly 10,000 donors. He specializes in working with AANHPI-serving organizations navigating growth, transition, and long-term sustainability.