 Sunday, April 7th - Tuesday, April 9th: Council on Foundations The Annual Conference: Vision & Action
(Chicago, IL) This conference tackles today's top issues, assesses philanthropic investment risks, inspires innovation, and teaches the newest practices in creating effective and sustainable impact. Members of Funders for LGBTQ Issues can register for this conference at the COF membership rate, regardless of membership status, at
http://web.cof.org/2013Annual/attendee-reg.asp
using the pin code: 00002405.
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 Monday, April 8th:
Funders for LGBTQ Issues Reception at COF
Funders for LGBTQ Issues invites you to join us for a reception at this year's Council on Foundations conference in Chicago. There will be no formal program - just drinks, food, and a chance to mingle with your fellow LGBT grantmakers and allies in the field. The event will also be a chance to meet Funders staff, including recently appointed President Ben Francisco Maulbeck. Click here for more details.
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People on the Move in LGBTQ Philanthropy
Rev. Dr. Cheryl Dudley
Cheryl, formerly of Church World Services (CWS), will begin work shortly as the new Director, Global Religion at the Arcus Foundation. Best of luck, Cheryl!
Desiree Flores
Desiree, formerly of the Ms. Foundation, will begin work shortly as the new Director, U.S. Social Justice Program at the Arcus Foundation. Desiree was recently a Project Consultant at Funders for LGBTQ Issues, where she contributed greatly to the success of the 2013 LGBTQ Grantmakers Retreat. Congratulations, Desiree!
Laura Hughes
Laura, former Executive Director of the Ruth Ellis Center, has been hired as a Program Officer at The Skillman Foundation. Best of luck, Laura!
Dr. Jay Michaelson
Jay, the founder and executive director of Nehirim, a national Jewish LGBT organization, has been appointed Vice President, Social Justice Programs at the Arcus Foundation. Congratulations, Jay!
Gunner Scott Gunner, a founding member and executive director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, will be the new Director of Programs at the Pride Foundation. Best of luck, Gunner!
Jobs in LGBTQ Philanthropy
Communications Manager
Horizons Foundation
(San Francisco, CA)
Deputy Director
Open Society Foundations
(New York, NY)
Development Specialist
Grantmakers for Education
(Portland, OR)
Director of Development
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
(New York, NY)
Director of Grantmaking & Community Initiatives
Horizons Foundation
(San Francisco, CA)
Director of Marketing & Communications
California Community Foundation
(Los Angeles, CA)
Executive Director
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
(Brussels, Belgium)
Manager, Program Administration
The California Endowment
(Los Angeles, CA)
President
Gill Foundation
(Denver, CO)
Program Officer
California Community Foundation
(Los Angeles, CA)
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MISSION:
Funders for LGBTQ Issues seeks to mobilize philanthropic resources that enhance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities, promote equity, and advance racial, economic and gender justice.
Staff:
Ben Francisco Maulbeck, President
Marvin Webb, Director of Operations and Member Services
Desiree Flores, Project Consultant
Lyle Matthew Kan, Strategic Communications Consultant
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Board of Directors:
Andrew Lane, Chair
Johnson Family Foundation
Cindy Rizzo, Vice Chair
The Arcus Foundation
Jesse King, Treasurer
Fulcrum Advisors
Mitchell Singer, Secretary
Rockefeller Philanthrophy Advisors
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Driscoll's
Rebecca Fox
Wellspring Advisors
Judy Patrick
Women's Foundation of California
Patricia St. Onge
Seven Generations Consulting and Coaching | |
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Have a content idea for QNotes? Contact Lyle Matthew Kan at lyle@lgbtfunders.org or 212.475.2930.
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