News
November 6, 2016
It’s that time of year again … time for Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ second annual list of 20 LGBTQ philanthropoids to follow on twitter! (Click here to see last year’s list.) Who are you following on Twitter? Did you know that the President & CEO of the Gill Foundation as well as the President of Ford Foundation joined the Twitterverse in the last few months? Check out our 2014 list of 20 LGBTQ Philanthropoids we think you need to follow on Twitter: J. Bob Alotta @jbobalotta Executive Director @AstraeaUpdates. Tweets on social justice activism, global human rights, and more. Rachel […]
November 6, 2016
As part of Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ overall strategy to engage more philanthropic resources for LGBTQ communities in the U.S. South, the organization is conducting a landscape scan of current work in the South. The overall purpose is to create a picture of current work, build momentum for future funding and illustrate the range of opportunities for investment. The project will include a broad capacity audit of nonprofit organizations and other entities serving LGBTQ communities in 14 states as well as an in-depth analysis of the field. The final report will lift up current capabilities and promising practices already making […]
November 6, 2016
I am pleased to announce that Kristina Wertz has joined the staff as our new Director of Engagement. Trained as a lawyer, Kristina brings to Funders for LGBTQ Issues a deep knowledge of the LGBT movement as well as experience building relationships with funders. Most recently, she served as the Director of Policy and Programs at the Transgender Law Center (TLC), the largest transgender-focused nonprofit in the U.S. In addition to leading TLC’s programs, she also played a key role in fundraising, helping communicate how transgender rights connected with the missions of both LGBT and mainstream funders. As you may […]
November 6, 2016
Between 2009 and 2011, foundation funding for LGBTQ issues in Oregon exploded, increasing from $920,000 to $3.9 million (that’s a nearly 325% increase!). During the same time period, foundation support for LGBTQ issues across the board increased by a more modest 32%. So how is Oregon attracting new funds? Who are these Oregon funders? The second question is easier to answer. Between 2009 and 2011, the top 10 funders of LGBTQ issues in Oregon were: Anonymous ($1,300,000) The Civil Marriage Collaborative/Proteus Fund ($1,100,000) Gill Foundation ($880,000) Ford Foundation ($500,000) Oregon Community Foundation ($422,000) Arcus Foundation ($375,000) Equity Foundation ($308,129) Pride […]