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16 Moments of Pride for LGBTQ Philanthropy
by: Lyle Matthew Kan
Pride Month is a great opportunity for the LGBTQ community to reflect on just how far we've come in a relatively short period of time. Over the past four decades, foundations have invested more than a billion dollars to advance legal equality and improve the lives of LGBTQ people. But what are some of the most memorable moments? ... click here to read "16 Moments of Pride for LGBTQ Philanthropy"!
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Monday, July 14th (New York, NY):
Progress and Backlash in LGBTI Rights Globally: What's a Funder To Do?
The Global Philanthropy Project and Funders for LGBTQ Issues are sponsoring a special IHRFG pre-conference institute on hot topics in LGBTI rights, including how to mitigate backlash against rights gains and the possibilities and pitfalls of international advocacy. ... Learn more here.
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SAVE THE DATE
FUNDING FORWARD 2015
March 18-20, 2015 in Atlanta, GA
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Research, Resources and Updates
- "Funding for Sex Worker Rights"
The Red Umbrella Fund, Mama Cash, and the Open Society Foundations (OSF) Sexual Health and Rights Project (SHARP) has released an infographic on funding for sex worker rights ahead of a report they expect to release in the coming month.
- Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Heritage Initiative
The United States Department of Interior has announced a new theme study to identify places and events associated with the story of LGBT Americans for inclusion in the parks and programs of the National Park Service. This project is being supported by the Gill Foundation.
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Requests for Proposals
- American Psychological Foundation
The Roy Scrivner Research Grants provide graduate student grants of $12,000 for empirical or applied research that encourages the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) family psychology and LGBT family therapy. The deadline is November 1.
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Recent Grant Award Announcements
- The LGBTQ Racial Justice Fund
The LGBTQ Racial Justice Fund has announced $780,000 inaugural grants supporting efforts in the Southeast United States. Fund partners include the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, the Ford Foundation, the Arcus Foundation, and an anonymous donor.
- Elton John AIDS Foundation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced the first round of its 2014 grants, awarding $525,000 to 3 organizations.
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| LGBTQ PEOPLE IN PHILANTHROPY |
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People on the Move in LGBTQ Philanthropy
Patricia Eng
Patricia, former Program Director at Bolder Giving, is the new Vice President of Programs at the New York Women's Foundation. Best of luck, Patricia!
Brenna Ragghianti
Brenna, former Development and Donor Relations Manager at the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis, has been named the new executive director of the Guilford Green Foundation. Congratulations, Brenna!
Rebecca, former Faith Work Director for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, will be taking over as Interim Executive Director of PFund. Congratulations, Rebecca!
Jobs in LGBTQ Philanthropy
Associate Director
Resource Generation
(Oakland, CA or New York, NY)
Director of Finance and Administration
Gill Foundation
(Denver, CO)
Director of Finance and Administration
National Center for Family Philanthropy
(Washington, DC)
Donor Resources Officer
Gill Foundation
(Denver, CO)
HR External Client Services Leader
Arabella Advisors, LLC
(Chicago, IL or Washington, DC)
Program Manager for Learning and Outreach, Center for Healthy Communities
The California Endowment
(Los Angeles, CA)
Network Manager, Minnesota
Council on Foundations
(Minnesota)
Senior Communications Assistant
The California Endowment
(Sacramento, CA)
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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.
Board of Directors:
Chair Cindy Rizzo (The Arcus Foundation) · Vice Chair Rebecca Fox (Wellspring Advisors) · Treasurer Mitchell Singer (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors) · Secretary Patricia St. Onge (Seven Generations Consulting and Coaching) · Maria Cadenas (Driscoll's) · Matthew "Matty" Hart (The Calamus Foundation, DE) · Andrew Lane (Johnson Family Foundation) · Kristine Stallone (American Jewish World Service) · Nathaniel "Toby" Thompkins (Tides 21st Century)
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Institutional Members
American Jewish World Service · Anonymous · Arcus Foundation · Astraea Foundation for Lesbian Justice · Blachford-Cooper Foundation · Boston Foundation · The Calamus Foundation, DE · The California Endowment · California Wellness Foundation · The Cleveland Foundation · Community Foundation Santa Cruz County · Con Alma Health Foundation · Cream City Foundation · The David Bohnett Foundation · Driscoll's Charitable Fund · Dwight Stuart Youth Fund · Equity Foundation · Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund · Ford Foundation · Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation for Louisiana · Freeman Foundation · Gill Foundation · Gilmour-Jirgens Foundation · Groundswell Fund · Guilford Green Foundation · Henry van Ameringen Foundation · Horizons Foundation · Jeff Chartrand Advised Fund · John Larsen Foundation · The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation · Johnson Family Foundation · Kevin J. Mossier Foundation · Kicking Assets Fund · Laughing Gull Foundation · Levi Strauss Foundation · Liberty Hill Foundation · Marguerite Casey Foundation · Mukti Fund · New York Women's Foundation · North Star Fund · Our Fund, Inc. · Overbrook Foundation · The Palette Fund · Philanthrofund Foundation · Paul Rapoport Foundation · Polk Bros. Foundation · Pride Foundation · Proteus Fund, Inc. · Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · Rosenberg Foundation · The Samuel S. Fels Fund · San Diego Human Dignity Foundation · San Francisco AIDS Foundation · Santa Fe Community Foundation · Small Change Foundation · Stonewall Community Foundation · Vermont Community Foundation · Wells Fargo Bank · The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation · Women's Foundation of California
Have a content idea for QNotes? Contact Lyle Matthew Kan at lyle@lgbtfunders.org or 212.475.2930.
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