August 2025

 

 

Hi First name / there,

This year has been the most challenging year on recent record for most, if not all, LGBTQIA+ organizations. Funding cuts, sector changes, culture shifts…it seems like everyone is losing money, staff, and hope.

 

But, at Queer For Hire, we believe in the restorative power of Queer Joy; our community is resilient, creative, and unstoppable.

 

I am so excited to shine a light on this part of our community, as a moderate an online panel for the AFP Golden Gate Chapter, “Lessons from LGBTQIA+ Leaders: Fundraising Amid Sector Shifts” on Thursday, September 18 at noon PST.

 

Panelists are:
🌟Hillary Bray from Z-Space Arts and Technology Society
🌟Suzanne Ford (She/Her/Hers) from San Francisco Pride
🌟Carlo Gómez Arteaga from The Transgender District 
🌟Vanessa Serratos from Pacific Center for Human Growth

 

"Sincerely, Queers" Blog Feature

Dear Nonprofits & Professionals,

 

In a world where systemic change can feel overwhelming and institutional, advocacy often moves at a glacial pace, but there's a powerful form of activism happening in the everyday moments of our workplaces, friend groups, and families. It's called micro-advocacy, which might be the most accessible and meaningful way to create lasting change.

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.

LGBTQI-ABCs Guide for Straight-Led Nonprofits & Ally Leaders

The LGBTQI-ABCs Cultural Competency Guide is your quick-start resource for building true inclusion in nonprofits. More than just defining the acronym, it gives ally leaders clear actions to move beyond rainbow logos and into real equity.
 

✅ Simple definitions of each identity in LGBTQIA+

✅ A–Z actions nonprofits can take to create inclusive culture

✅ Quick-start steps to implement right away

✅ Guidance on building trust with Queer staff, donors, and partners

✅ Tools to avoid performative allyship and invest in real change

 

Get Ready for Volunteer Season with Your New Gay Best Friends

By exploring 8 ways you can engage Queer people that have nothing to do with asking them for money in this 15-minute video class, “Gay Best Friends: Engage the LGBTQIA+ Community Without Asking Them For Money” will help you:
 

🏳️‍🌈 Practice 8 strategies you can use to engage the LGBTQIA+ community

🏳️‍🌈 Start creating the pipeline of LGBTQIA+ donors

🏳️‍🌈 Learn how to engage LGBTQIA+ volunteers

🏳️‍🌈 Enhance your confidence in working with the LGBTQIA+ community

🏳️‍🌈 Determine which strategies are best for you to get started