Jonathan Menke (he/him) is Senior Director of Legacy Giving at Lambda Legal, the nation’s oldest and largest legal organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Based at Lambda Legal’s headquarters in New York City, Jonathan works with supporters across the country to create meaningful philanthropic legacies.

In his role, Jonathan leads efforts to expand the Guardian Society, Lambda Legal’s community of more than 2,500 members who have chosen to include a gift to Lambda Legal in their estate plans. These gifts may take the form of a bequest or naming Lambda Legal as a beneficiary of a trust, retirement account, or other planned giving vehicle. Jonathan also leads Lambda Legal’s charitable gift annuity program.

Jonathan is an alum of the Ohio State University, and has previously worked in fundraising for progressive causes statewide.

Outside of his work in estate planning and philanthropy, Jonathan enjoys cycling, running, and cooking. He also loves spending time with his partner and their cat, Joel.