Program areas at FUNDERS for LGBTQ ISSUES
Convening, training, & research: Funders for LGBTQ Issues provides convenings, trainings, and research to educate Funders about the needs of Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Convenings include the annual funding forward conference to help Funders maximize the impact of their grantmaking in lgbt communities, which was attended by more than 200 people in 2022. Funders for LGBTQ Issues also provided convenings and trainings on LGBTQ Issues for more than 100 foundation staff and trustees.
Grantmakers united for trans communities (gutc): the gutc initiative aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of transgender people in both grantmaking and decision-making. In 2022, the initiative offered the gutc leadership fellowship, providing six transgender and non-binary professionals in philanthropy with support, peer networking, and professional development activities. We currently have 19 graduates of the program.
Out in the south: the out in the south initiative seeks to increase the scale and impact of foundation funding for LGBTQ communities in the u.s. south. The initiative raises awareness about the unique needs and assets of southern LGBTQ communities and provides support for LGBTQ philanthropic funds based in the south. In 2022, the initiative awarded $460,000 in planning grants and matching grants to help strengthen 12 LGBTQ funds across the region.