lgbt giving network the lgbt giving network was formed in 2007 to address the need for improved...
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LGBT Giving Network
• The LGBT Giving Network was formed in 2007 to address the need for improved engagement between non-profit charities, donors and business interested in the LGBT communities and issues.
• The Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal Foundation is a founding member.
Network Partners• Asian Community AIDS Services • Buddies in Bad Times Theatre• Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention• Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives • CTYS - Central Toronto Youth Services• Egale Canada • The 519 Church Street Community Centre• Inside Out Gay and Lesbian Film and Video Festival • The Lambda Foundation • Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line • Lesbian and Gay Community Appeal Foundation • Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at the University of Toronto• Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto • Pride Toronto • XTRA! Magazine / Pink Triangle Press
LGBT Non-Profit Community
Challenges• Perception of community need• Ability to attract and maintain
leadership• Small development departments
– if any• Lack of cohesive LGBT community
strategy for philanthropy• Time and human resources• Poor understanding of LGBT
philanthropy• Unproven collaborative approach
Opportunities• “Grey Pride” baby-boomers• Corporate opportunities• Making the case for LGBT non-
profits as the natural evolution of advocacy
• Sharing resources and best practices
• Networking• Mentoring• Connecting to community history
Original Areas of Focus
• EDUCATION• RESEARCH • INFORMATION RESOURCES • CAPACITY BUILDING• DONOR RECOGNITION• FUNDRAISING and ENDOWMENTS
LGBT Philanthropy in Canada Conference
Potential Projects
• Online resource development• Mentorship program• Community forums• Professional development• Conference• Research on LGBT non-profit economy• Public education campaign
Next Steps
• Define membership• Membership recruitment• Source funding for a Network coordinator• Define network structure• Define upcoming projects
