Even as the people it serves face a daunting list of threats, the Black Trans Fund focuses on joy, resilience and liberation. Program Officer Bré Rivera explains how the fund works and what it backs.
Read MoreSince its launch, Grantmakers United for Trans Communities has seen an overwhelming response. Part of that growth is a backlash to right-wing attacks, but organizers also made some key strategic moves.
Read MoreLady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation focuses on youth and mental health, backed by Gaga herself, funding partners, and ticket sales. Executive Director Maya Enista Smith explains how its work has evolved over the years.
Read MoreTrans and gender-nonconforming people are facing a rise in physical and legislative violence. Overall, philanthropy continues to dedicate mere pennies to the problem, but there are some signs of an uptick in funding.
Read MoreFunding for U.S.-based nonprofits focused on LGBTQ+ communities is on the rise, yet this sector still receives only a tiny fraction of overall giving. Here’s an overview of the space, with plenty of links to our coverage on the topic.
Read MoreLast February, Amoretta Morris took the helm of the progressive grantmaking intermediary Borealis Philanthropy. We caught up with her to discuss the new role, why she’s optimistic about the state of philanthropy, and more.
Read MoreAmid a barrage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country, here are some of the top philanthropic funders supporting ground-level movement groups working to resist the trend.
Read MoreA new book edited by Peter L.W. Osnos examines the many facets of the life of George Soros, including a chapter on his philanthropy written by Ford’s Darren Walker. It’s an insightful look at what makes Soros so unique as a donor.
Read MoreLegislatures across the nation are stripping away trans rights and legalizing discriminatory practices. Aldita Gallardo of the Fund for Trans Generations urges action, encouraging funders to listen to—and fund—trans communities.
Read MoreThe Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund has been a leading backer of LGBTQ causes. Now, the foundation is winding down its program. How is the move being received? And who will step up to meet ongoing, pressing challenges?
Read MoreThrough its Freedom Scholars initiative, the Marguerite Casey Foundation recognizes academics whose work both supports and channels activist movements pushing for social justice.
Read MoreLack of diversity is a persistent problem in philanthropy. A new initiative aims to improve equity by recruiting candidates from a wide range of backgrounds for a two-year paid introduction to the sector.
Read MoreThe pandemic has disproportionately impacted the LGBTQ+ community. It’s also been hard on nonprofits. But fundraisers at prominent organizations say donors sustained their support—and some new backers stepped up.
Read MorePer every $100 spent by philanthropists, only 28 cents goes to LGBTQ issues and groups—but giving is on the rise. Here are some of the key players leading the charge.
Read MoreTransgender rights activists have made real progress in recent years, but still have a long way to go—and funding remains scarce. Kris Hayashi, head of the Transgender Law Center, is challenging funders to increase support for trans communities.
Read MoreFunding for trans issues is still a relatively small niche. There are, however, some key philanthropic organizations that prioritize trans communities and are led by trans people. Here are four important groups in this space.
Read MoreThe newly minted Leonard-Litz Foundation focuses on LGBTQ causes with an eye toward community organizations and racial justice. We talk to the couple behind the foundation to find out more.
Read MoreFor 15 years, Groundswell Fund has been been moving money toward reproductive and social justice, led by women of color, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people of color. The fund is about to embark on its biggest effort yet.
Read MoreFor 15 years, the Fledgling Fund served as a go-to funding source for independent filmmakers. As the grantmaker takes a new direction, we look back at the lasting impact this small funder made across many social issues.
Read MoreGirls and young women face amplified risks during crises like COVID-19, but funding for them is insufficient. A new grantmaking collaborative is stepping up to provide rapid, flexible funds to activist groups led by girls and young women globally.
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