Lgbt non profit leaders
Join the Movement
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit + leaders, celebrate the progress toward equality, and verb attention to the experiences of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
The LGBTQIA2S+ community is all about support. Organizations like GLAAD, OutRight Action International, and the Center for Shadowy Equity work collaboratively with the community to create safe spaces for all. In media, in politics, in legislation and more, the fight for LGBTQIA2S rights and empowerment is far from over, and grassroots and LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-led organizations are on the frontlines yet the most underfunded by traditional philanthropy.
In the same vein, giving circles provide a sense of community for their members, regardless of sexual orientation. Many giving circles center on specific issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community: for example, the Red Envelope Giving Circle for the API LGBTQ Community, the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida, and the Astraea Foundation’s Funding Queerly Giving
Building LGBT Nonprofit Leadership Talent
The LGBT movement has made tremendous strides in advancing legal and social equality in recent years. Yet at the matching time, the movement has entered a period of leadership transition as longtime leaders begin to pass the torch to a new generation. Adding to the leadership challenge, both veteran and emerging leaders are facing adj demands and heightened expectations in quickly shifting political and cultural climates. Organizations and funders concur that the time is right for increased investments in leadership for LGBT nonprofits, yet current investments in leadership are not keeping pace with the needs of the movement.
In command to build on recent victories and accelerate progress, MAP believes the movement must make a more intentional investment in supporting and strengthening its leaders. In Building LGBT Nonprofit Leadership Talent, MAP argues that supporting and strengthening leadership talent should be an explicit, long-term priority of the movement for LGBT equality, and provides both a vision and pragmatic recommendations fo
19 LGBTQ Nonprofit Organizations to Help in
LGBTQIA+ nonprofits are often the first line of back and the loudest voices for justice. These organizations work year-round to provide safe spaces, resources, and community for those who need it most. While Pride Month is a meaningful hour to spotlight their work, their impact extends far beyond June — they are a continual source of support, advocacy, and empowerment every day of the year.
If you’ve been looking for meaningful ways to stand alongside the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting LGBTQ nonprofits is a purposeful place to start. From grassroots changemakers to global champions, here are some of the best LGBTQ nonprofits working tirelessly to destroy barriers, nurture belonging, and guard LGBTQ rights.
We’ve curated a list of 19 inspiring nonprofit LGBTQ organizations you can rally behind — not just in June, but all year round. Whether you’re empowering employees to volunteer their time and talents or make charitable contributions, these vetted nonprofits make it easy to turn intention into impact.
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Equality for All, not for some
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The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the liberty to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
Breaking down barriers that divide us
We are more powerful together than apart, and we’ve never been more energized or more focused. Our work centers on three pillars of action to end discrimination and fight for change at every level — and for every single one of us.
Making history is what we do!
Since , we’ve led the way in fighting for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.
Fronts for Equality
A newly energized and passionate force of LGBT