Funding Forward Registration is Now Open! | |
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The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - we are excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for Funding Forward 2023!
The event, to be held in Loews Chicago Hotel from November 29th to December 1st, will not only be Funders for LGBTQ Issues' first in-person conference since 2019 but also mark the tenth anniversary of this annual gathering of grantmakers committed to LGBTQ issues.
Virtual content will be available for hybrid participation.
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We want to thank our host Chicago Community Trust and sponsors for their support of this year's conference. Without them Funding Forward would not be possible. | |
Celebrating Pride Every Day: Cultivating A Daily Practice of Resistance | |
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This Pride continues to be a space of reclamation and joy, but it is undeniable that we are in a moment of tremendous attack. Our lives and well-being are under a daily assault. For us at Funders for LGBTQ Issues, we are asking ourselves what it means to come from a powerful legacy of movement ancestors and how that legacy informs how we show up in this moment for the people we love. Mariame Kaba, famed abolitionist, and librarian said not too long ago, “Let this radicalize you, rather than lead you to despair”.
This is a moment where we need to fight like hell.
If you missed our full Pride statement earlier this month, we invite you to read it and consider what it means to cultivate a daily practice of resistance. As a sector, we must move beyond celebrating Pride once a year and toward a more rigorous practice of hope and collaboration all year long. Help us shape a new legacy that moves us toward freedom for generations to come.
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Resources for Funding LGBTQ Organizing | |
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In the face of the growing anti-trans and gender-expansive backlash nationwide, Funders for LGBTQ Issues has created a resource hub for funders seeking to increase funding for TGNC communities specifically and the LGBTQ community broadly. It also collects resources for organizers seeking support and other information.
Please note that this guide is emergent, and we are adding new resources daily. Please feel free to email our Communications Officer, Noemi Mangual-Rosa, to suggest additional resources and links or to make note of updates.
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Farewell to Chantelle Fisher-Borne After Eight Years of Leadership | |
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After eight years of powerful philanthropic organizing to resource Southern LGBTQ movements, Chantelle Fisher-Borne, Senior Director of Out in the South, has completed her tenure at Funders for LGBTQ Issues. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and visionary work. She joined Funders and stewarded Out in the South into the powerhouse it is today. Under her stewardship, the Out in the South Fund has awarded more than $3 million dollars for catalyzing locally-driven Southern funds moving resources to support LGBTQ movement work in the South.
She has also shared all that she has learned from her philanthropic organizing with others, helping in the development of funds such as the Contigo Fund, the Queer Mobilization Fund, the Southern Power Fund, and the Arkansas LGBTQ+ Project. Her work, stewarding Out in the South and building with local and national partners alike, has left an indelible mark on the sector. We wish her continued success in her next endeavors, and as we prepare to begin the implementation of our new strategic plan, we know her work on the program has ensured its long-term vitality. We look forward to building on her legacy in the program’s continued evolution.
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Meet Our Team: Alyssa Lawther | |
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This month, we spotlight Alyssa Lawther, our Senior Research Officer! Alyssa (they/them) developed strong data and analytic skills working at leading research institutions such as the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at MIT before joining Funders in 2021. This year, Alyssa spearheaded the 19th edition of our Resource Tracking Report - we are so inspired by their leadership and look forward to sharing their latest research at the end of this month!
Get to know more about them on our website.
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The State of LGBTQ Philanthropy + Tracking Report Launch | |
New York City Pride Reception | |
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Join Funders for LGBTQ Issues after our State of LGBTQ Philanthropy event for a continued celebration of the latest edition of our Tracking Report and Pride! We look forward to welcoming you at Bar Calico (in the Flatiron) for drinks, bites, and conversation.
All LGBTQ-identified and allied staff of philanthropic organizations are welcome to attend. Come connect with NYC-based colleagues and peers!
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Attendance at the State of LGBTQ Philanthropy event is not required to attend the reception. | |
Funders for LGBTQ Issues: Member Convening | |
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues invites members to join us on Wednesday, June 21st,
4 - 5:30 pm EDT for a virtual Member Convening with colleagues in LGBTQ philanthropy. Starting this virtual community space will offer an opportunity to debrief and share ideas and resources for sustaining long-term movement organizing. We aim to highlight ways Funders for LGBTQ Issues and our member community can support each other's work and well-being. Register here.
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Donors of Color Network: Member Led Webinar | |
Join Donors of Color Network on June 28th at 7 pm ET for If They Take You In The Morning, They Will Be Coming For Us That Night, a critical discussion featuring Funders for LGBTQ Issues Deputy Director Alex Lee and Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of Transgender Law Center, to talk about the efforts to protect and uplift the trans community. Register here. | |
FCAA: Responding to Anti-LGBTQ Policies | |
Grantmakers for Education |
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Join Grantmakers for Education on June 27th at 3 pm EDT, for Intermediaries & Philanthropy: Seeding Community Work at the Grassroots, a webinar that will offer attendees insights on how intermediaries play a unique role in philanthropy and bring together leaders of intermediary organizations serving under-resourced communities for a conversation about the challenges they face and the opportunities philanthropic support can facilitate. This event is intended for members, other education grantmakers, and their partners.
Register here.
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Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy | |
Join Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy on June 28th at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT, for its first virtual event series launch that will define freedom dreaming, discuss its historical significance in the Black radical imagination, and explore what a liberatory practice of dreaming in philanthropy could be. The event will also share insights gathered from their extensive research and interviews conducted throughout last year.
Register here.
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The Onslaught of Anti-Trans Legislation Demands a Crisis Response From Philanthropy | |
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published a new article co-authored by Funders for LGBTQ Issues' Saida Agostini-Bostic and Womens Funding Network's Elizabeth Barajas-Román, addressing the intersectional role of women's funds in the rise of anti-transgender authoritarianism as rampant LGBTQ legislative assaults continue throughout the country.
Read the full article.
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Central Florida Emergency Trans Care Fund | |
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The LGBT+ Center Orlando, in partnership with Contigo Fund and other community organizations, has launched the Central Florida Emergency Trans Care Fund.
This Central Florida effort provides rapid response support directly to the families of transgender youth and adults directly impacted by anti-trans healthcare bans in Florida. Their priority will be those most in need who lack or have inequitable access to care. Learn more here.
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William T. Grant Foundation’s Youth Service Capacity Building Grants Program (YSCG) is now accepting applications. The grants will provide general operating support for small New York-based nonprofits with operating budgets between $250,000 and $1 million. Awards are $60,000 each and provide funds over a three-year term.
Proposals are due by September 20, 2023, 3:00 PM ET, for decisions in March 2024.
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Human Rights Campaign Declares First-Ever State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans
The Human Rights Campaign officially declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States with the continuation of dangerous spikes in anti-LGBTQ legislation nationwide. HRC includes a downloadable guidebook with health and safety resources designed to support LGBTQ travelers.
LGBTQ+ Nonprofits Get Less Than 1 Percent of All Charitable Giving
The findings from Equitable Giving Lab, a research project of Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, track the 2015-2019 funding landscape of charitable organizations in the U.S. serving the LGBTQ+ community.
AG James Leads Multistate Coalition For Protections For Transgender Athletes
New York Attorney General Leticia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys supporting robust anti-discrimination protections for transgender students.
2023 HIV and LGBTQ+ Legislative Trends
Equality Federation shared a presentation created by Mike Webb, detailing the evolving HIV policy landscape in the United States.
TLDEF Sues Tennessee For Denying Transgender-Inclusive Health Coverage to Employees
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) filed a federal lawsuit against Tennessee officials for discrimination in state employee healthcare, which explicitly excludes and denies coverage for trans-related healthcare.
Federal Judge Blocks DeSantis Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Florida Trans Youth: ’Gender Identity is Real’
A ruling from a U.S. District Court judge will block a law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, that prevents families with trans children from accessing care - including puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Uganda’s Harsh Anti-Gay Bill Is Now Law
On May 26th, a cruel anti-gay bill became law In Uganda, which endangers and criminalizes LGBTQ-identifying individuals to be subjected to blackmail, life imprisonment, the denial of healthcare access, and death.
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Trans Justice Funding Project: Announcing the 2023 TJFP Grantees | |
Trans Justice Funding Project’s 2023 grantmaking team recently awarded $1,850,000 in grants to 258 trans-led grassroots groups throughout the United States and the U.S. Territories. | |
Borealis Philanthropy CTPF Grants $4 Million to 30 Grassroots Organizations | |
Borealis Philanthropy’s participatory grantmaking committee of the Communities Transforming Policing Fund (CTPF), announced its newest grantee partners, including 26 grassroots organizations that will receive $3.9 million in multi-year grants and four additional groups that received learning opportunity grants totaling $100,000. | |
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Notable promotions, transitions, and career updates from LGBTQ people
in philanthropy and allies.
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April Bethea was named the Director of External Affairs at Funders for LGBTQ Issues. Congratulations, April! | | |
Desiree Flores was named as Executive Director of General Service Foundation. Congratulations, Desiree! | | |
Torre Garrison was named the inaugural Reparations Project Director for the Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville (RSAA). Congratulations, Torre! | | |
Siri May joins Wellspring Philanthropic Fund as the Director of the Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Program. Congratulations, Siri! | | |
Ollin Rodriguez Lopez was promoted to Director of Human Resources and Administration at Funders for LGBTQ Issues. Congratulations, Ollin! | |
Bia Vieira was named CEO of Women’s Foundation California, effective this September. Congratulations, Bia! | |
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Director of Foundation Relations
The LGBT Community Center
Hybrid, New York, NY
Chief Development Officer
Groundswell Fund
Remote, San Francisco, CA
Executive Assistant
Flamboyan Foundation
Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Digital Strategist
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Hybrid, Los Altos, CA
Senior Officer for Public Opinion
The Colorado Health Foundation
Hybrid, Denver, CO
Visit our website for more listings on our full Jobs Board.
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Q-Notes is a regular newsletter produced by Funders for LGBTQ Issues. Please contact [email protected] with questions on this edition or submissions for future publishings. The next edition of Q-Notes will be released on July 20th. | | | |
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Cynthia Renfro, Chair (Civis Consulting, LLC)
Paulina Helm-Hernandez, Vice-Chair (Foundation for a Just Society)
Jonathan Jayes-Green, Secretary (Philanthropic Consultant)
Karen Appelbaum, Treasurer (Northwest Area Foundation)
Namita Chad (Philanthropic Consultant)
Ana Conner (Third Wave Fund)
Desiree Flores (General Service Foundation)
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Aldita Gallardo (Borealis Philanthropy)
Lane Harwell (Ford Foundation)
Kelli King-Jackson (The Simmons Foundation)
Cathy K.K. Kapua (Trans Justice Funding Project)
Bré Rivera (Black Trans Fund)
Glo Ross (Arcus Foundation)
William (Bill) Smith (May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust)
Judy Yu (Wellspring Philanthropic Fund)
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Saida Agostini-Bostic
President
Cleopatra Jach Acquaye
Director of Programs
April Bethea
Director of External Affairs
Ashe Helm-Hernández
Senior Fellow of Philanthropic Organizing
Alyssa Lawther
Senior Research Officer
Alexander L. Lee
Deputy Director
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Ollin Rodriguez Lopez
Director of Human Resources & Administration
Noemi Mangual-Rosa
Communications Officer
Amara Reese-Hansell
Membership Engagement Officer
Stephen Switzer
Director of Finance
Marvin Webb
Chief Financial Officer
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American Jewish World Service
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Arcus Foundation
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice Baltimore Community Foundation
Borealis Philanthropy
Boston Foundation
California Wellness Foundation
Civil Rights Defenders
Cleveland Foundation
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Community Foundation of Northeast Florida Con Alma Health Foundation
David Bohnett Foundation
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
Edward W. Hazen Foundation
Excelerate Foundation
Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Ford Foundation
Foundation for a Just Society
Foundation for the Carolinas
Foundation for Louisiana
General Services Foundation
Gilead Sciences
Gill Foundation
Gilmour-Jirgens Fund
Groundswell Fund
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Henry van Ameringen Foundation
Horizons Foundation
James Irvine Foundation
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Johnson Family Foundation
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Kicking Assets Fund
Kresge Foundation
Laughing Gull Foundation
Levi Strauss Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
The Leonard-Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation
Libra Foundation
MacArthur Foundation
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Masto Foundation
McKnight Foundation
Meyer Memorial Trust
Ms. Foundation For Women
Mukti Fund
Nathan Cummings Foundation
NEO Philanthropy
New York Women's Foundation
North Star Fund
Northwest Area Foundation
Open Society Foundations
Our Fund, Inc.
Overbrook Foundation
Pacific Foundation Services, LLC
Paul G. Allen Foundation
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
PFund Foundation
Philadelphia Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation
Pride Foundation
Proteus Fund, Inc.
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rosenberg Foundation
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Simmons Foundation
Small Change Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation
Stupski Foundation
Surdna Foundation
The California Endowment
The Collins Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The Palette Fund
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Third Wave Fund
Tides Foundation
Trans Justice Funding Project
Transgender Strategy Center
Tzedek Social Justice Fund
Wallace Foundation
Washington Grantmakers AIDS Partnership
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Wild Geese Foundation
Women's Foundation of California
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