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Movement Advancement Project (MAP) Unrestricted and Unprecedented: The Impact of MacKenzie Scott’s Large Gifts on LGBTQ Organizations provides an analysis of the impact of the philanthropist’s gifts to LGBTQ movement organizations. The report’s findings are based on a survey of LGBTQ organizations conducted by MAP in April 2023. The survey examined the scope of the gifts received and the impact that these unrestricted gifts have had so far. The report illustrates how Scott’s gifts to LGBTQ organizations have been transformative in allowing them to plan for the future and broaden their impact. https://lnkd.in/eRwS6cFv

Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate, let's reflect on some impactful statistics and historical milestones that highlight the journey toward equality and acceptance: 🌈The first Pride parade took place on June 28, 1970, in New York City, marking the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. 🌈 In 2023, an estimated 5 million people attended NYC Pride, one of the largest Pride events in the world. 🌈 As of 2023, over 1,500 Pride events are held globally each year, demonstrating the widespread impact and support for LGBTQ+ rights. 🌈 According to Gallup, the percentage of U.S. adults identifying as LGBTQ+ rose to 7.1% in 2022, up from 5.6% in 2020, indicating increased visibility and acceptance. 🌈 The Trevor Project's 2023 National Survey reported that LGBTQ+ youth who found their school to be LGBTQ-affirming had significantly lower rates of attempting suicide. 🌈As of 2023, 22 countries have legalized same-sex marriage, showcasing global strides towards equality. Let's celebrate these milestones and continue advocating for a more inclusive and supportive world for everyone. Keep glowing and fighting for your rights! #Pride2024 #LGBTQ+ #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity #Support #CelebrateAndGlow #LoveIsLove #GlobalMovement #Stonewall #LGBTQMentalHealth

There is a Pink Elephant in the Room (So cuddly, no?) How can we more effectively engage LGBTQ+ #donors when we find the #donor database does not track folks by gender identity and sexual orientation? That's reality at most #nonprofits, including many of those that primarily serve LGBTQ+ people (Anderson et al, 2018) (LGBT Giving Project - Burns et al, 2020). Some groups already do this in their #databases: *** Many #organizations keep tabs on LGBTQ+ donors within notes sections *** Some nonprofits add self-identified pronouns that donors use *** Other groups make sure they document same-sex households *** Still others want to make sure they can make #fundraising teams know about someone’s *self-disclosed, public gender identity and sexual orientation by labeling files or by creating “campaigns” or “lists.” ====> For an example of best practices, guidelines, and recommendations for LGBTQ+ data collection being used by many #nonprofits and #government, I refer you to Funders for LGBTQ Issues (2023): https://lnkd.in/effGidMq

🌈 Do you know who the top 10 European countries are for LGBTQ+ people? Over the past 11 years, ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Europe Index has been a crucial barometer of LGBTQ+ rights across the continent. A decade ago, the UK was a trailblazer, proudly holding the number one spot, leading the charge for inclusivity and equality. However, as you can see the UK has dropped completely from the top 10, with Malta holding the top position in recent years. This shift reminds us that legal, societal, and cultural change can happen quickly - unfortunately, both ways. With determination and collective effort, we can create inclusive and supportive environments for all. But it also serves as a stark reminder that progress is fragile. The UK’s slip in the rankings illustrates how swiftly gains can be lost if we become complacent. Now, more than ever, we need to come together, protect our hard-won rights, and ensure that inclusivity and acceptance continue to thrive. Let us be inspired by the progress in Malta and beyond. Let us work together to ensure that every country can be a safe and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. Join us in the fight for an inclusive and equitable society. Together, we can make a difference. 🌟 #LGBTQ #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity #LGBTQRights #RainbowEurope #ImpactCulture #pride #pridemonth

Stand Together: Become a 2024 Pride in London Sponsor June 2024 may seem distant, but now is the time to start planning how your company can show up in full force to support the LGBTQ+ community at Pride in London. With each passing day, we get closer to a joyous occasion – a celebration of diversity, acceptance and human rights that is rooted in protest. But preparation takes time. Partnerships take cultivation. If you want to make a real impact next June as a sponsor, the work starts today. Pride is not just a party. It's a safe haven where LGBTQ+ people and allies come together in a spirit of unity, resilience and advocacy. A place to heal from society's judgements and find inner pride. As business leaders and professionals, you have a duty to speak up for social justice. Partnering with and sponsoring Pride in London would allow your company to use its platform for good – to fund a space for equity, to spark dialogue, to drive progress. Reach out to Pride London today and say: We are ready to champion LGBTQ+ rights by your side. Drop a note to Dee Llewellyn (She/Her) - Director of Partnerships & Growth. #LGBTQ #Pride2024 #Sponsorship

🌈 As Pride month draws to a close, we have enjoyed seeing lots of ‘rural’ Pride activity, and more and more Pride events happening in rural places. With events all year round, from Bude, to Grassington, to the famous Hye-on-Wye Pride, the Pride movement in rural Britain is growing. Whilst the celebrations are fun, the importance of Pride goes well beyond the parties and plays a critical role in building communities and ensuring that LGBTQ+ people can live authentically without judgement in the countryside. Organisations like the National Trust are playing a role in awareness and this from Pride Co-ordinator, Emily, describes her experience of life, as a young person, in a rural location. “Growing up in a rural market town in the early 2000s, I found there was very little queer representation. No Prides, no spaces, no LGBTQ+ education in school – nothing really. It can be a lonely experience. This is why smaller, local Prides are so important, especially for young people who often can’t get out to the big cities.” While there are still challenges, with smaller populations making it harder to build representative communities, and numerous studies evidencing higher levels of discrimination and isolation in rural communities, the efforts to hold Pride events in rural Britain are a huge step forward in promoting inclusivity and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals. #Pride2024 #WorldPrideDay #LGBTQIA #RuralCommunities #RuralBritain

Welcome to 2024! Our founder Joshua Hobson has written a letter to the community to summarise the current state of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK and across the world, and where we see Ecommerce Pride in relation to this. Read more: http://bit.ly/3vKPFR6 As we stand on the threshold of 2024, we find it necessary to reflect upon the current state of LGBTQ+ rights both domestically and globally, and how these have impacted the first year of Ecommerce Pride’s run. Our objectives - fostering a vibrant LGBTQ+ ecommerce community, offering valuable resources to brands and companies, and supporting local and national LGBTQ+ charities - remain pivotal. These objectives are not just aspirations; they're our collective responsibility. Read more: http://bit.ly/3vKPFR6 #lgbt #lgbtq #ecommerce #retail

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