LGBTQ Giving Project

The LGBTQ Giving Project is open to anyone who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Transgender, Genderqueer, or Queer. We will learn about underfunded LGBTQ organizing that’s happening all around the region, explore issues of race and class in our community, and engage in intergenerational dialogue.  We will make grants to LGBTQ work that is often overlooked by mainstream funders, particularly organizing in communities of color.

Commitment: March 7 – August 1 (Seattle Based)

For more information or to get involved sign up here.

DRAFT -- LGBTQ Giving Project 2012 Schedule -- DRAFT

Wed. March 7 - Session #1: Introduction (6pm-9pm)

• Get to know one another
• Establish commitments, expectations, and goals
• Set foundation for further trainings

Sun. March 11 (10am-5pm) and Wed. March 14 (6pm-9pm) - Session #2: Race and Class Analysis Workshop

• Build shared analysis of race and class
• Learn about racism and classism in the context of our LGBTQ communities
• Begin to work build a cross-class, multi-racial progressive philanthropic community

Wed. March 28 - Session #3: Panel (6pm-9pm)

• Hear from SJF grantees about their social justice work in LGBTQ communities, and the challenges they face in getting funding
• Open to the public

Wed. April 4 - Session #4: Grantmaking Training (6pm-9pm)

• Learn about social justice philanthropy and the SJF grantmaking process
• Decide on additional grantmaking criteria

Wed. April 25 - Session #5: Fundraising Training (6pm-9pm)

• Learn the nuts and bolts of grassroots fundraising
• Practice with the group
• Set personal fundraising goals and accountability structures

** Participants begin fundraising

Fri. May 11 – Grant Applications Due

** Participants begin reading and screening applications

Sun. June 17 - Session #6: Screening (10am-5pm)

• Decide which applicants receive site visits

**Site visits as scheduled (participants commit to at least one)

Sun. July 22 - Session #7: Final Decisions (10am-5pm)

• Review site visit reports
• Decide which applicants receive grants                                         

Wed. August 1 - Session #8: Celebration & Evaluation (6pm-9pm)

• Celebrate our success!
• Evaluate the process and brainstorm how to improve the model