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@lgbtfunders.bsky.social
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Working to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources to enhance the well-being of LGBTQ communities.

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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
"2025 was a year of deep listening and learning alongside our partners and members. Drawing on these insights — and the wisdom of our movements — we recalibrated our strategies to increase funding for LGBTQ communities across the U.S. at a time of urgent need.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our vision for the world is clear: we want all queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people to be liberated, loved, valued, respected, and thriving.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We're excited to be a Community Partner for the inaugural @g4gc.bsky.social 2026 National Convening! May 12-15 in Charlotte, NC will bring together leaders dedicated to resourcing organizations that center girls and gender-expansive youth of color.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We're proud to endorse the Level Up campaign facilitated by Change Philanthropy, which calls on grantmakers to stand alongside communities by leveling up their commitments and accountability. Join this informative webinar on Feb 26, 2026, 02:30 pm EST to learn more about the Level Up campaign
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Level Up! Join the Campaign Advancing A New Normal in Philanthropy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join this informative webinar to hear from the Level Up campaign creators and pledge signers who are advancing a new normal in philanthropy. We believe philanthropy must Level Up by: Increasing grantm...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In the second episode of our podcast miniseries – TRANScending Voices – our Deputy Director, Alexander Lee, interviews Aldita Amaru Gallardo. Aldita reflects on her experience as a queer immigrant, how she got involved in this work and the world of philanthropy, and what she has learned.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Today on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join Funders for LGBTQ Issues in realizing our vision of a world where all queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people are liberated, loved, and valued a reality. Donate to support our work: lgbtfunders.org/donate/
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
This year, the Out in the South Fund is increasing its grantmaking by 15% – growing from $650,000 in 2024 to $750,000 in 2025. Read more about this here: lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/ot...
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Out in the South Fund Announces a 15% Increase in 2025 Funding
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember the legacies of the 58 known trans people who’ve been lost this year, as documented in Advocates for Trans Equality’s 2025 Remembrance Report.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
It's that time again! Our Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Fellowship is officially accepting applications for its next cohort! If you think you or someone you know might benefit from this opportunity, apply before January 16, 2026 📝 lgbtfunders.org/programs/gut...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Come work with Funders for LGBTQ Issues! We're seeking proposals from qualified consultants and/or firms for #humanresources and #operational support to ensure our team has the necessary resources to fulfill our mission and vision. Submit your proposal by Nov. 15th lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/rf...
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RFP: Human Resources & Operations Firm
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We're excited to announce that Funding Forward 2027 is headed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the PFund Foundation as our host partner. lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/ff27-location/
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
In light of the recent petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the right to marriage equality, a right affirmed nationwide in the Court’s 2015 landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, LGBTQ communities and allies have been bracing for this moment.
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We Will Not Go Back
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Lauren Brathwaite for Candid spoke to our team about the latest Resource Tracking Report and reflected on the state of philanthropy and LGBTQ funding in the U.S.. blog.candid.org/post/grantma...
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From growth to retrenchment: Understanding the decline in 2023 funding for LGBTQ communities
Candid insights | In 2023, LGBTQ communities faced a funding crisis, with a sharp decline in grantmaking especially for trans and youth communities. Explore the data and the urgent call for more equit...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Building on the Disability Justice principle of Collective Access, we are hosting an interactive members-only workshop on September 10, 1:00 PM ET, in collaboration with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum. secure.everyaction.com/bFyd8LDiSEqZ...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Today, we mourn the loss of Michael Seltzer, Funders for LGBTQ Issues co-founder and a transformative leader in LGBTQ and AIDS advocacy. Michael has left an incredible legacy and a mark on organizations like Lambda Legal, Funders Concerned About AIDS, New York’s LGBT Community Center, and more.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
If you missed the launch event of our 2023 Resource Tracking Report, check out this reflection our team put together. #report #data #lgbtq #funding #philanthropy
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“If you were waiting for a rainy day, baby, it’s pouring!”: Reflections from the 2023 Resource Tracking Report Launch Event
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Last month, we hosted a conversation alongside @gcir.bsky.social on how philanthropy can support trans immigrants. Our board Member, Aldita Amaru Gallardo, moderated the conversation, bringing her personal and professional experience and urging funders to trust trans leadership.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
📝 News Roundup Check out these reflections on the data from our latest Resource Tracking Report: “Only 20 cents of every $100”: LGBTQ+ funding falls, new report finds by Dana Piccoli for @newsisout.bsky.social (July 2, 2025) newsisout.com/2025/07/only...
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“Only 20 cents of every $100”: LGBTQ+ funding falls, new report finds - News Is Out
Funders for LGBTQ Issues, a nonprofit network of more than 100 foundations, companies and funders, has released its latest report on the state of LGBTQ+ grantmaking by U.S. foundations. The 2023 Resou...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
We've updated our Data Explorer to reflect the new key findings from the 2023 Resource Tracking Report, allowing for a more interactive experience. lgbtfunders.org/data-explorer/
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Data Explorer
In 2022, U.S.-based foundations awarded $258,101,259 to LGBTQ communities and causes.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Last week, Funders released the 2023 Resource Tracking Report: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations, the 21st edition of our Resource Tracking project documenting the scale and scope of philanthropic support for LGBTQ communities & causes in the U.S.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Congratulations to everyone who made the Fund Our Futures campaign happen! We’re proud to be one of the campaign partners of #FundOurFutures —the first ever global pledging initiative for LGBTI movements—which has mobilized a historic $182 million in pledged new funding to our communities!
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Funders' Deputy Director Alexander Lee joined @imarajones.bsky.social on the latest episode of @translash.org to discuss the urgent funding challenges trans-led organizations are facing and to explore how community-driven philanthropy is helping to fill the gaps. Listen now linktr.ee/translashmedia
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Gabriel Foster recently announced his transition from the Trans Justice Funding Project after naming new Co-Executive Directors: Ola Osaze, Marin Watts, and Funders' board member, Cathy Kapua! We thank Gabriel for his hard work and years of partnership.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
In the latest episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap, Happy Mwende Kinyili, Co-ED of @mamacashfund.bsky.social, and Matthew Hart, ED of @gpp-updates.bsky.social, share lessons and ways funders can mobilize and show up for the LGBTQ communities during this critical time in the U.S. 1/2
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We’re excited to share the 21st iteration of our 2023 Resource Tracking Report: LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2023), which documents the scale of philanthropic support for LGBTQ communities and causes in the United States. Check out the latest findings lgbtfunders.org/research-ite...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
"Grantmaking inspired by guilt is meaningless and ultimately dangerous," Funders for LGBTQ Issues' President, Saida Agostini Bostic, calls on funders to examine why they're backing away in her latest piece for Inside Philanthropy. Read it here: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/from-gu...
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From Guilt to Grief: Showing Up for LGBTQ Communities Under Attack
Saida Agostini-Bostic calls on funders to examine why they're backing away, writing that "grantmaking inspired by guilt is meaningless and ultimately dangerous."
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Join us in celebrating the close of the @gpp-updates.bsky.social Fund Our Futures Campaign, the first-ever global pledging campaign for LGBTI movements, launched in November 2024. Register here for the closing virtual event on July 1 | 9-11 am EST www.airmeet.com/e/d06928d0-4...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Today, we commemorate nine years since the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. In a moment where attacks on the LGBTQ community are relentless, let's honor the ones we've lost by protecting the living, Remember the names & stories of the 49 victims of June 12, 2016. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/12/p...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Explore our Resource Library – filled with tools and learnings to help funders navigate the current political moment with clarity and courage. We hope that these resources help our community, institutions, and partners navigate this moment with urgency and rigor. lgbtfunders.org/resource-lib...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
In celebration of #Pride Month, we’re proud to release a timely episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap which features a powerful conversation with Matthew Hart (@gpp-updates.bsky.social)and Happy Mwende Kinyili (Mama Cash) Listen Now: 🔈 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/flgbtqi/epis...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
We’re proud to feature our member, @newmoonnetwork.bskyverified.social, and spotlight their work and team. New Moon Network envisions a future where sex workers are not just included, but centered in coalitions across philanthropy, funding, and human rights work. lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/me...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The South is home to more LGBTQ people than any other region, but funding still isn’t commensurate with need. Out in the South is changing that by moving more resources to Southern LGBTQ communities. Support OTS this #GiveOUTDay! 🌈💪🏽 www.giveoutday.org/organization/Fundersforlgbtqissues
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Trans leaders know what their communities need. GUTC helps philanthropy listen – and act. We’re building power with trans communities, not just for them. Today is your chance to support Grantmakers United for Trans Communities on #GiveOUTDay. www.giveoutday.org/organization/Fundersforlgbtqissues
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Data is power, and at Funders for LGBTQ Issues, we conduct timely and impactful research projects that support our programs and initiatives, enabling us to act effectively. Support our work on #GiveOUTDay! 📊🌈 www.giveoutday.org/organization/Fundersforlgbtqissues
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Join us on Monday, June 30th, from 3:00 – 6:30 PM EDT for the hybrid launch of our 21st Resource Tracking Report. l.ead.me/tracking_rep...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
LGBTQ communities – especially trans & gender non-conforming folks – are under attack. Philanthropy must rise to meet the moment. This #GiveOUTDay, help us organize funders, shift resources, and fund our collective futures. Give to Funders for LGBTQ Issues today. www.giveoutday.org/organization...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
#PrideMonth is not all about parades, unicorns, and rainbows; it's about coming together as a community, celebrating our beauty, and organizing for our shared liberation.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Episode 7 of our podcast, Justice Ain’t Cheap, is a special one, recorded live from Funding Forward 2025. Listen to our powerful conversation with philanthropic leaders Bilal Alkatout from @headwatersfdn.bsky.social and MARS. Marshall, from @thirdwavefund.bsky.social 🎙️ Listen here: l.ead.me/JAC_ep7
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
The deadline to submit your bid for the Funding Forward 2027 host city is June 1st. Help us find the next host city for Funding Forward 2027 & submit your city proposal here: lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/20...
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Funding Forward is looking for its 2027 home city
Funders for LGBTQ Issues is proud to announce that Funding Forward is looking for its 2027 home city. The annual gathering of grantmakers committed to LGBTQ issues provides an exciting opportunity for...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
We’re excited to share the first episode of TRANScending Voices, a mini-series of our Justice Ain’t Cheap #podcast, and share stories and experiences of #trans leaders who are reshaping the landscape of #philanthropy and shifting the narrative around funding, visibility, and support.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
The @gpp-updates.bsky.social has launched the sixth cycle of data collection for their Global Resources Report, scheduled for release in June 2026. Ensure that your grants are included in the data, analysis, and comprehensive report by submitting them here: globalphilanthropyproject.org/grr_data/
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Back in March, we featured @thirdwavefund.bsky.social in our membership spotlight series. Discover more about their crucial work and their important focus on funding #queer and #trans BIPOC-led organizations. lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/me... #throwbackthursday
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Member Spotlight: Third Wave Fund
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Join the @councilfoundations.bsky.social "Briefing on the Tax Bill: Post Ways & Means Mark-up" webinar on May 15 to hear key aspects of the proposed bill, a review of what happens next, and how you can use your voice to speak up for the charitable sector. Register here: l.ead.me/CoF-May15web...
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Briefing on the Tax Bill: Post Ways & Means Mark-up
Join us to hear key aspects of the proposed bill, a review of what happens next, and how you can use your voice to speak up for the charitable sector.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
In light of the new proposed legislation that would allow the executive branch to revoke nonprofit status without due process, @unitedphilanthropy.bsky.social is hosting an Emergency Briefing Call & Policy Pulse Check webinar on May 14, 2025. Register here: l.ead.me/UPF-May14web...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The @unitedphilanthropy.bsky.social is organizing in response to new proposed legislation that would allow the executive branch to revoke nonprofit status without due process. Act now to protect charitable giving & foundation operations. Learn more: www.unitedphilforum.org/take-action
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Are you an LGBTQ philanthropic professional and trying to find your people in #philanthropy? Join QTPIES (Queer & Trans People in Emergent Space). See what the group offers and how you can join here: lgbtfunders.org/qtpies/
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We're excited to announce the newest members of our board and leadership. In these critical times, we are thankful to have dedicated movement leaders, philanthropy changemakers, and an inspiring group of experts as an extension of our team. lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/20...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We're seeking proposals from members, funders, and philanthropic networks to host our exciting 2027 Funding Forward in your hometown! If you are considering submitting, we encourage you to submit a joint proposal that leverages your collective knowledge and resources. lgbtfunders.org/newsposts/20...
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
We’re excited to share the first episode of TRANScending Voices, a mini-series of our Justice Ain’t Cheap #podcast, and share stories and experiences of #trans leaders who are reshaping the landscape of #philanthropy and shifting the narrative around funding, visibility, and support.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues @lgbtfunders.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Despite a challenging 2024, a deep affirmation of our skill, power, and beauty emerged. Last year, we welcomed fifteen new institutional members, attesting to the value of our network in a time when queer and trans rights are under constant assault. We also released our new strategic plan.
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