Funders for LGBTQ Issues is pleased to announce that Nicole Fernandes has accepted the position of Executive and Operations Assistant, effective immediately. Nicole is joining the Funders for LGBTQ Issues family and will be responsible for supporting the operations and executive branches of the organization. “Nicole brings an unparalleled level of organization to Funders for LGBTQ Issues that has already strengthened our operational work. We’re excited to have her with us.” – Marvin Webb, Vice President of Finance and Administration. Nicole has strong experience in both administrative and programmatic roles, including roles in nonprofit and grassroots organizations. Some […]
Our 2019-2021 strategic plan outlines three primary strategies – and one internal one – that seek to transform the culture of philanthropy by advancing change at the three levels: the sector-wide level, the institutional level, and the individual level. Transform the philanthropic sector to better understand, support, and improve the lives of diverse LGBTQ communities and movements; Catalyze institutional change within individual foundations to advance internal policies and practices, as well as grantmaking strategies, to more effectively support LGBTQ communities and advance social justice; Empower LGBTQ leadership in philanthropy by cultivating a village of LGBTQ-identifying people and allies as champions of […]