LGBTQ
Four Important Groups to Know in the Transgender Funding Space
A handful of philanthropic players have emerged as high-impact supporters of transgender rights. Each has its own definition of trans justice and its own theory of change. Read more
Mar 3, 2021
“Stay Diligent, Stay Strong.” A Leader on Trans Rights Urges Funders to Ramp up Support
While transgender rights activists have made real progress, philanthropic funding remains scarce. Kris Hayashi of the Transgender Law Center is challenging funders to do more. Read more
Feb 26, 2021
What Do Trans Advocates Want from a Biden Presidency?
Organizations focused on transgender rights are thrilled with Biden so far. But they have a long wish list as they organize to push the new administration and Congress to ensure greater trans liberty and safety. Read more
Feb 8, 2021
Coming Up: Three Gen Z LGBTQ Activists to Watch
LGBTQ activism has changed along with the times. Some of the interesting figures in today's movement are strikingly young, emerging in recent years during an era of fierce culture war. Read more
Jan 25, 2021
Healthcare is Hard to Obtain for LGBTQ Americans. These Groups Are Working to Change That
Healthcare advocacy is a growing focus for both queer and trans rights groups and progressive healthcare organizations. A handful of national nonprofits are at the forefront of this equity push. Read more
Jan 21, 2021
Sarah Kate Ellis on Leading GLAAD During a Pandemic
Like many nonprofits, GLAAD took a big fundraising hit when the pandemic began. But it managed to recover financially and stay focused on its work, including now looking to shape Biden's agenda. Read more
Dec 24, 2020
RIP NGO: 6 Nonprofits That Closed Down, and What They Can Teach Us
Progressive nonprofit history is littered with stories of organizations that have come and gone. We offer postmortems of leading groups that have disappeared, along with takeaways. Read more
Dec 21, 2020
With Transgender Communities Under Attack, Funders Are Stepping Up
Funding for transgender causes is on the rise but remains low compared to other causes. We look at the latest data on grantmaking and check in with leading funders in this space. Read more
Nov 10, 2020
What New Data Reveals About the Long, Steady Rise of LGBTQ Giving
After the marriage equality victory in 2015, many LGBTQ groups worried that funding would fall. That never happened. Instead, grantmaking for LGBTQ issues marched steadily higher, breaking new records. Here’s a closer look. Read more
Sep 22, 2020