July 2025

 

Hi First name / there,

Last month I joined Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center’s LGBTQIA+ Health Summit for a panel on “Assisting LGBTQ+ Organizations with Policy, Advocacy, Grant Writing, and Funding.”

 

I spoke directly to both nonprofit leaders and funders in the room, and shared what I believe is the most important truth: ✨ Grants are not going to save us. ✨

 

Sustainable funding for LGBTQIA+ organizations comes from:

🌟 Relationship-based fundraising with individuals who already care about your mission

🌟 Peer-to-peer campaigns that activate your base and build power

🌟 Board development that creates true champions who give, get, and advocate

🌟 Private, unrestricted funding from values-aligned donors and foundations

🌟 Long-term, multi-year grants that are unrestricted (funders — we need more of these!)

 

Yes, grants have their place. But they can’t be the foundation of your fundraising strategy.

 

"Sincerely, Queers" Blog Feature

Dear Queer professionals and nonprofit leaders & allies,

 

You hold two fundraising identities at once. The first is outward-facing: measured, strategic, and oriented toward outcomes. The second is deeply personal: rooted in intuition, history, and the quiet belief that something unnamed and beautiful awaits you. In both cases, you’re asking others to believe in something that doesn’t yet exist. To invest in a future that hasn’t fully taken shape.

If you're a Queer professional, we'd love to have you contribute to the blog! “Sincerely, Queers” uplifts the voices of LGBTQIA+ professionals to improve employee culture and engagement.

Upcoming Education Session

🌈 The Future of Philanthropy is Intersectional!

I am SO EXCITED to be co-presenting with my dear friend, fellow Trifecta all-star, and modern Queer superhero Daa'iyah Rahman at AFP Global's AFP LEAD conference in October!!

Our session will explore how nonprofits, and fundraising teams, can lead with inclusion to maximize impact through engaging diverse supporters, cultivating an inclusive culture, and future-proofing fundraising on all levels.

Learn more and register today (members & non-members)

Pride is Over…?

Pride is over…right? Wrong!

 

Pride is a 12-month, year-long effort. Pride Month is over, so today is the perfect day to start planning for next year.

 

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