Horizons Foundation Honored Retiring President Doughty
Over 400 guests gathered at the Westin St. Francis on October 3 to celebrate Doughty's 24-year tenure.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in LGBTQand
San Francisco's LGBTQ community came together to recognize the long-standing leadership of Roger Doughty, the departing president of the Horizons Foundation. The organization held its annual A Night of Pride gala at the Westin St. Francis to mark his upcoming retirement.
Why it matters
The gala honored a 24-year legacy at the foundation, which has spent 46 years supporting LGBTQ causes across the region. With incoming CEO Vincent Jones set to lead, the event served as a formal transition for one of the city's most significant philanthropic institutions.
The gala drew over 400 attendees to honor a 24-year leadership tenure at the 46-year-old foundation. The exact amount of funding raised during the event has not been reported.
The players
Roger Doughty
The outgoing president of the Horizons Foundation who is retiring after a 24-year career.
Vincent Jones
The incoming CEO appointed to lead the Horizons Foundation following Doughty's departure.
Nancy Pelosi
The former Speaker of the House who presented Doughty with a commemorative tray at the gala.
Scott Wiener
A California State Senator who provided an official legislative resolution honoring Doughty.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
A local order of queer nuns who bestowed a ceremonial sainthood upon Doughty.
The details
Local leaders, including Nancy Pelosi and Scott Wiener, presented Doughty with awards and a state senate resolution to mark the occasion. The City of San Francisco additionally proclaimed October 3, 2026, as Roger Doughty Day, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence performed a sainting ceremony. Doughty is scheduled to officially step down from the organization in November 2026.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: The Horizons Foundation hosted its A Night of Pride gala.
November 2026: Roger Doughty is scheduled to retire.
Across the Bay
This leadership transition marks the conclusion of a 24-year career within the foundation's 46-year history. It follows a decades-long pattern of institutional evolution for major queer-focused non-profits operating in the Bay Area.
Residents should look for leadership changes at the foundation throughout the coming month. The organization will complete its formal executive transition by November 2026.
The takeaway
The evening highlighted the importance of long-term community stewardship in the nonprofit sector. Keep an eye on the Horizons Foundation's public filings or website this November to see how the organization adapts under its incoming leadership.
Further reading
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More information
Find additional information on the foundation's history and mission at the Horizons Foundation organization website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Bay Times.
