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Today is last GIVE OUT DAY by Horizons Foundation, the only national giving event for the LGBTQ community. Did you know that according to Funders for LGBTQ Issues, for every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2021, only 28 cents specifically supported LGBTQ communities and issues. This is just one reason why organizations like inclusion tennessee are reliant on gifts and donations from people like you to help sustain our work. Pride Month is coming very soon, and as we close out Older Americans Month this month, we are raising much needed funds for our Studio Fifty programming for LGBTQ+ older adults in Middle Tennessee. We know that health and wellbeing, economic security, and social connections are among the cornerstones for successful aging, yet these are areas in which many LGBTQ+ older adults face substantial barriers—stemming from current discrimination as well as the accumulation of a lifetime of legal and structural discrimination, social stigma, and isolation. Despite these challenges, many LGBTQ+ elders have survived and even thrived, while others struggle with the burdens of poverty and social isolation. The programs at inclusion tennessee in partnership with Fifty Forward are dedicated to addressing the social isolation, stigma and structural discrimination faced by this growing population throughout Middle Tennessee. Your support today during #GIVEOUTDAY will help us build on our programming planned for the remainder of 2024. We are currently looking to raise $3,000 before midnight tonight. Would you be willing to help us with a contribution to continue to expand this work? https://lnkd.in/eBf-PhDP

There are many ways to participate in today's Day of NO Silence... Pick the one that feels best for you, and do it! If we all contribute in the way that feels best for us, collectively we'll have the support that's needed across the board! (1) Use Your Platform - share student stories and resources on social media. (2) Use Your Vote - ensure that you're registered to vote (I've been unregistered in years past - double check, even if you're sure!). Encourage your friends to do the same. Also, call for updated policies to protect queer youth! (3) Use Your Time - join or host a local event for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. You can also join your local GLSEN chapter. (4) Use Your Resources - donate to GLSEN or buy merch that supports LGBTQIA2S+ programs. You could also start your own fundraiser to support queer youth! How will you show up today? Video description: Text is summarized in the caption. Background is pink and cute cartoon animations supplement the message. GLSEN's Day of Silence logo and URL is on the video. @GLSEN #DayOfNoSilence #RiseUp4LGBTQ #InclusiveMarketing

MPEP is excited to announce we will be working with the Maine Council on Aging for the third consecutive year on its annual summit. This year, we're breaking down barriers and building bridges by taking the series on the road, making it more accessible than ever for diverse communities across Maine. MCOA was Julie’s first nonprofit client after venturing out to start her own business. “My world of thinking has broadened tremendously by working with the MCOA team,” stated owner, Julie Guerette. “From the moment we are born, we are all aging, but the BIPOC and LGBTQ + communities have even greater challenges as they age. The MCOA has continuously set out to change the messaging around aging, stating that aging is not something to be negative about and asking how we can create a better world view around aging.” This year's Change AGEnt Series promises to be even more impactful, reaching new audiences in different corners of the state. Through a series of engaging workshops, panel discussions, and community events, the series will: -Empower older adults: Provide resources and tools to navigate the aging process with confidence and autonomy. -Challenge stereotypes: Spark conversations about ageism and its harmful effects on individuals and communities. -Celebrate diversity: Amplify the voices and experiences of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ older adults, fostering inclusivity and understanding. Build bridges: Connect generations and promote intergenerational understanding through shared experiences and dialogue. Want to be part of this groundbreaking initiative? Whether you're a community organization, a business sponsor, or simply passionate about creating a more inclusive Maine, we invite you to join us! If you or your business would like to be involved, please contact Julie at [email protected]. #nonprofitevents #maineeventplanner #donorcentric #eventplanning #nonprofitfundraising #donorcentricfundraising #maineassociationofnonprofits #fundraisingevents #mcoa #mainecouncilonaging #changeagentseries *The image was created by Marshal Dunn at the 2023 Change AGEnt Summit.

Trust is the bedrock of transformative philanthropy. Quick, flexible funding from a trusted funder can be a lifeline for women and LGBTQ+ movements and activists who face direct threats to their safety and well-being. When we trust frontline feminist activists to identify their own priorities and respond with flexible, holistic funding they can use it to mobilize quickly to address urgent threats and strengthen feminist movements for long-term change. This approach is inherently feminist. It elevates the voices, lived experiences, and self-determination of those traditionally disempowered by philanthropic institutions. It redistributes agency, resources, and authority to communities spearheading movements for justice, equity, and liberation. For feminist movements, trust-based philanthropy: ✨Devolves decision-making to movement leaders ✨Replaces restrictions with transparency ✨Prioritizes shared vision over top-down mandates To explore trust-based philanthropy further, watch The Chorus We Carry now. https://lnkd.in/eBqWbEVs

Wishing our Montash, Remobi and Trillion communities a very Happy Pride Month. 🏳️🌈 Here are a few ways you can demonstrate your support during Pride Month and beyond: ❤️ Showcase LGBTQIA+ stories and voices- giving members opportunities to speak for themselves and represent their authentic experiences. 🧡 Share the ways your company is fighting for inclusivity and equality: such as raising donations for LGBTQIA+ charities, volunteering, equality policies and advocating for legislative change. 💛 Empower your employees with resources that educate and celebrate Pride and the wider community. 💚 Create and instigate conversations. Understand the issues. Allies are most supportive when they truly understand the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community. 💜 Partner with LGBTQIA+ organisations or influencers both during Pride Month and throughout the year. Pride should not be exclusive to June but an initiative throughout the year. Make it a year-round commitment & ensure your LGBTQIA+ employees feel valued, supported, and included every step of the way. 💪 #PrideMonth #HappyPride #LGBTQ #Community

On Day 2 of the 12 Days of Giving, we reflect on how crucial your support has been for #LGBTQ+ youth, many of whom experience pervasive school bullying and rejection. Our CAST (Coping and Support Training) program assists youth in four skill areas: Building Self-Esteem, Setting Goals and Monitoring Decision Making, Personal Control: managing moods, drug use and school smarts. With your thoughtful donation today, we can work towards a future where LGBTQ+ youth can access a safe and bully-free learning environment in every #LehighValley school. The future starts today with your donation at https://lnkd.in/gJUy3rNg Hashtags: #LGBTQ #LehighValley #12DaysofGiving #nonprofit #donate #giveback #givingback #community #fundraising #giving #donations #makeadifference #DonateForChange #communityunity #supportLGBTQ #communitysupport [Image description: “Celebrating Queer Joy” sits top center, the text underlined with the colors of the Progressive Pride flag. There’s an illustration of two hands high-fiving and a text/speech bubble filled with three hearts. Reason #2 to give is at the center of the graphic. A checkered bar of blue and pink squares sits at the bottom, with hearts, “love wins” flags, hands holding, a clipboard, and a bandage illustrated. The Bradbury-Sullivan Center logo is in the right corner.]

Iowa LGBTQ+ Owned businesses, especially those owned by and designed for LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community, the Queer to Stay grant applications are open now until August 31, 2024. This initiative, a collaboration between the Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME, will celebrate and support Pride and the LGBTQ+ community by identifying and making significant donations to at least 25 LGBTQ+ serving businesses this year, selected based on the communities they serve and their financial need. Entering its fifth year, in 2024 Queer to Stay will have extended support to over 100 businesses since its inception. New this year, HRC and Showtime will be partnering with Accion Opportunity Fund, a financial support system for small businesses on a mission to advance economic justice for all, to increase lending and resources to underinvested entrepreneurs. This partnership will advance economic mobility and wealth creation by connecting the extensive network of “Queer to Stay” grant applicants to AOF’s flexible capital and free coaching resources. Eligibility Requirements: • The Queer to Stay initiative is specifically focused on supporting US-based, for-profit businesses. Nonprofit organizations and international businesses are not eligible for funding through the Queer to Stay initiative. • Your business should primarily serve/cater to the LGBTQ+ community, including LGBTQ+ Communities of Color, the LGBTQ+ Women's Community, and/or the Transgender and Non-Binary Community. • Your business must explain how they have been negatively impacted financially due to COVID-19. • Special consideration will be given to businesses that are owned by members of the communities we are trying to serve through this initiative — queer people of color, queer women and transgender and non-binary individuals. We will also prioritize funding for businesses that did not receive a donation from the Queer to Stay initiative previously. To learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/deGBqrf4

Thank you People's Postcode Lottery for giving Young And Mindful CIC this opportunity to do great work within the LGBT+ community. Postcode Community Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery. The funding awarded to Young And Mindful will provide support to improve the mental health of LGBT+ in North Wales. Young And Mindful members will use their 'lived experiences' to deliver courses aimed at enhancing LGBT+ young people's understanding of themselves. Not only will we be delivering a 14-week course but offering an additional 20 sessions so young people can explore the concept of identity in depth, and make sense of any lived experience of homophobia resulting in negative feelings about their identity. Throughout this journey we teach LGBT+ young people how to enjoy ownership and responsibility for their wellbeing thereby creating a lasting and vital life skill for healthy and happy relationships. We will deliver face-to-face thereby promoting real-life interaction which encourages the building of healthy and positive relationship skills. Our goal is to equip LGBT+ youth with an understanding of the importance of social connection with the local community and the skills required to be present in the real world. Building good mental health and a secure identity that promotes LGBT+ visibility, challenging stereotypes to create a more LGBT+ friendly environment.

"Foundations allocated less than 4 cents per $100 of their total giving to U.S. trans communities and issues." -- 2021 Tracking Report: LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations It's been 3 years. What do you think has changed since then? The truth is, I don't know for sure, but I highly speculate that these 4 cents have not increased significantly, if at all. Point of Pride is unique in that our largest fundraiser each year comes directly from the community we serve. In just 2 years, we've seen over 70,000 individuals from the trans, nonbinary, gender-diverse communities, and our allies make donations, averaging $44 each. This community-driven funding constitutes a significant portion of our annual budget, supporting our 5 direct-service programs. I'm grateful for any person, company, or foundation that recognizes life-saving gender-affirming care as a fundamental right for all trans and nonbinary people. As we move into the second half of 2024, I hope to see this support grow rather than shrink, despite the challenging political climate surrounding transgender healthcare and access rights.