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🌈 I am queer. And I don’t like Pride Month 😮💨 I’ll be honest — I have complicated feelings about Pride right now. We have an entire month to celebrate our existence thanks to Black and Brown, Queer and Trans people who riot made it possible for us to get our rights — rights that are still being challenged today everywhere in the world. Pride started as a riot, it should be about resistance and community. But instead, I/we need to work so much harder than any other month because this is the only month our voices get tolerated — and on top of that, corporations use them to make a (huge) profit. 💔 It is draining. This is why at Lutalica, I’m not pushing our comms team to make as much noise as we could during Pride Month. We work for the LGBTQ+ community all year round, and I don’t want my colleagues to feel overwhelmed because this is the only time of the year when straight people acknowledge us. 💪 We want to keep working for the community, providing free support to non-profits who struggle to raise funds for an inclusive brand or an accessible website. These things are not only important, they are crucial, and I will keep shouting this to whoever will listen. I wish we could have started our crowdfunding earlier than Pride Month. We could have done it later, but July and August are holiday months, in September people have no money post-holiday, and then it’s basically Christmas. So here we are — and honestly, it’s not going as well as we hoped because we’re being drowned out by voices that only speak up in the month of June. But we still need your support. 👉 Please watch the video in this post where I explain why this is important. Check out the testimonials we’ve been posting — they are proof that our work is necessary. And then, please reshare and donate to our crowdfunding campaign here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekREhQ3U ✨ Help us design a brighter future for women and queer communities. #QueerAndProud #LGBTQSupport #PurposeOverProfit #Crowdfunding #InclusiveDesign #CommunitySupport #DesignForChange #HappyPride #PrideMonth I'm curious about what other trans and queer entrepreneurs/professionals think. Do you feel the same? Ruth Faulkner Susie Cuthill Matt Dabrowski Patrick Dickinson Ceysa McKechnie Thea Bardot Araxie Boyadjian Lu 🍋 Castello Cat Halsan Hugh O'Keeffe Lou Beardsmore Jaron Soh Taylor 🌹 Gobar Aby Hawker Kirsty Lunn Francesca Allen

As allies, advocates, philanthropists and corporations celebrate #Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ month, it’s important to lift up the intersectional nature of the #LGBTQ community. Queer people are not only Black, brown, white, AANHPI, Gen Z, old, wealthy, or under resourced. Millions of LGBTQ people also live with disabilities (both visible and invisible) — and instead of overlooking disabled people, let’s make an effort to elevate and equalize by: 1) Donating to organizations that work within the community 2) Intentionally including disabled people in your Pride marketing campaigns 3) Centering disabled queer voices in your messaging this month…and all year long. #DEI / #ESG / #Media / #ERG / #Marketing folks: If you are looking for a great grassroots organization to support and partner with, check out Arkansas Support Network (ASN). It’s an amazing non-profit in the mid-South empowering close to a thousand people in the disabled community with the ability to make decisions and direct their lives — including those who are LGBTQ 🏳️🌈. Their work is making a difference on a local, regional, and national level. If you want more info on the org, would like to become a partner, or make a Pride donation that will truly make a difference, connect with ASN CEO, Dr. Syard Evans. (Also an acclaimed speaker on disability inclusion…you’ll be glad you invited her to your corporate or policy event).

At LGBTQ+ Project, we believe in a world where everyone is accepted, valued, and loved for who they are. Our mission is to support and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring they have access to the resources, community, and advocacy they need. Why It Matters Despite progress in recent years, many LGBTQ+ individuals still face significant challenges. From discrimination and isolation to mental health struggles, the journey to acceptance and equality is ongoing. Here in Norfolk and Waveney, our vibrant LGBTQ+ community deserves the same opportunities and support as everyone else. Our Approach Safe Spaces: We provide safe, welcoming environments where LGBTQ+ individuals can connect, share experiences, and find support. Mental Health Support: Understanding the unique pressures faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, we offer specialised counselling and mental health services. Education and Advocacy: We work tirelessly to educate the wider community, promoting acceptance and understanding through awareness training and campaigns. All Age Support: Our services are available to all ages. We have drop-in groups specifically available for young children, all the way to adults. How You Can Help Supporting our cause means more than just donations; it's about fostering an inclusive community. Here's how you can get involved: Volunteer: Your time and skills can make a significant difference. There are so many ways you could volunteer with us. Get in touch to find out more. Spread the Word: Help us reach more people by sharing our mission and initiatives on social media and within your networks. Donate: Contributions help us expand our services and reach more individuals in need. Looking Ahead As we continue to grow, our goal is to ensure no LGBTQ+ individual in Norfolk and Waveney feels alone or unsupported. With your help, we can create a community where everyone is free to be themselves, without fear or prejudice. Find out more at info@lgbtqproject.org.uk #LGBTQSupport #Community #Equality #NorfolkAndWaveney #Charity #Inclusion

Did you know that many workplaces match their employee's donations to nonprofits? Sometimes they even match donations if someone from your household gives! This is a free way for you to double or even triple your impact to support It Gets Better. By doubling your donation and impact through a workplace match, you’ll help us connect with LGBTQ+ youth early, building their confidence and self-worth. With 73% of Gen-Zers saying they feel alone some of (or all of) the time, we foster connections and meaningful relationships to help LGBTQ+ youth better navigate the world around them. From funding 140+ student-led, school based grants to uplift and empower LGBTQ+ students around the country to helping the leaders of tomorrow advocate for their peers today through our Youth Voices program, It Gets Better is working toward a future where LGBTQ+ youth are not just surviving but thriving. Unsure if your company has a matching program? Ask HR or your Social Impact Team for the proper forms to complete your match. Questions? Message us! This small task can have a huge impact on LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. DONATE: https://lnkd.in/eS7BiZJH #itgetsbetter #matchingprograms #donationmatch #employeematch #nonprofit #lgbtq #lgbtqyouth #queeryouth

🌈 #DidYouKnow A new report on giving to LGBTQ+ organizations reveals they received only 0.13% of overall philanthropic support from 2015 to 2019. Despite this, donations to LGBTQ+ groups soared by 46.3%, compared to just 24.9% growth for non-LGBTQ+ nonprofits. Let's celebrate and support the incredible growth and impact of these organizations! 📊 $823 million - LGBTQ+ organizations received approximately $823 million in philanthropic support in 2021, making up 0.16% of overall charitable giving. 💡 < $1 - Less than $1 out of every $500 donated goes to support LGBTQ+ Organizations. 📈 254% - Certain subsectors of LGBTQ+ causes saw divergent growth trends over the past decade, such as an outsized growth for LGBTQ+ education organizations. 🌟 2,773 - The LGBTQ+ Index contains 2,773 U.S. charitable organizations, making up 0.2% of total registered charities in 2019. 🚀 46.3% - Philanthropic support for LGBTQ+ organizations grew 46.3% from 2015-2019, nearly double the rate of non-LGBTQ+ organizations (24.9%). Source: LGBTQ+ Index #LGBTQ #LGBTQNonProfits #Philanthropy #SupportEquality #RedstartCreative #DigitalMarketing #MarketingTipsforNonProfits #MarketingforNonProfits #MarylandNonProfits

As Pride Month comes to a close, we reflect on the importance of inclusivity and solidarity.🌈✨ At Ringer Sciences, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating diversity, equality, and love. This month, we dove deeper into the #CorporatePride conversation, from how the Fortune 100 marked the occasion, with 47% of companies participating, to social media discussions of brand involvement in Pride Month celebrations. From logo changes to charitable initiatives, brands showed their support in various impactful ways. Concurrently, consumer discussions highlighted the significance of brand involvement in Pride Month celebrations, focusing on the authenticity of support, the impact of donations, and community engagement. Let's continue to champion diversity and equality every day. #RingerSciences #PrideMonth #Inclusion #LGTBQ #RainbowCapitalism #F100

Is this a little late to post for Trans Day of Visibility back in March? Maybe. But it’s not too late for Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 In honor of celebrating the LGBTQ+ community this month, I wanted to share this powerful piece of work I got a chance to be apart of for MAC Cosmetics! MAC has been a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, donating millions of dollars to support equality, providing gender-affirming care through beauty services and products, and being a safe space for queer individuals to explore and express themselves. To help MAC announce their newest VIVA GLAM grantee and partner, The Trevor Project, we created this beautiful video that highlighted the role makeup plays in self-discovery and identity expression. 💋Career Learning: I served as the Director of Scripts on and off set, where I helped craft the conversation to feel informative, authentic, and inspirational. It was important that the narrative not only checked the legal and marketing boxes, but that it ultimately centered trans joy rather than struggle. I learned that to tell an authentic story, you have to leave room for the talent or subject to actually tell theirs and not over-produce it. 💋LGBTQ+ Ally Learning: As an ally, I try to constantly listen and learn to best support the community. To be honest, it got difficult on set at times. Emotions were high as we covered difficult self-discovery moments and discussed overcoming very hard and very real obstacles. I learned that even when there’s a job to do, humanity comes first. Give space for your talent to feel and process as they’re telling their story. A few extra breaks and words of encouragement can go a long way. Super grateful for this experience and proud to have been apart of a team that values good storytelling, good production, and good causes ❤️💄 (Shoutout to the MAC Mustache crew who I won’t tag for the sake of post length 🥲) Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/eP67G3Jp #beauty #maccosmetics #trevorproject #transvisibility #pridemonth #copywriter

As Pride Month concludes, this recent article from Kevin Bolduc and and Elizabeth Kelley Sohn highlights critical issues in LGBTQ+ philanthropy: Center for Effective Philanthropy's research reveals LGBTQ+ grantees have less positive experiences with funders compared to their peers. Key findings include: 📊 Only 11% of surveyed grantees identify as LGBTQ+ 📊 LGBTQ+ grantees report lower ratings for funders' understanding of their work and contexts 📊 LGBTQ+ grantees have less positive relationships with funders YouthTruth, an initiative of Center for Effective Philanthropy, agrees that as philanthropists and leaders, we must step up to counter regressive movements and ensure LGBTQ+ individuals are seen, safe, and supported in all aspects of society. Read more from our own call to action for funders here–https://lnkd.in/gCcc_niF. As Jimmy Simpson, Jr. and Jennifer de Forest found, the cry from students is very clear: 🔊 Value our history! Value our identities! Value our lives! So, what can #funders do? 🎯 Implement safe approaches to increase LGBTQ+ grantee visibility 🎯 Understand and address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ grantees 🎯 Support initiatives that amplify LGBTQ+ youth voices in schools 🎯 Invest in schools as incubators for an inclusive civic society What steps is your organization taking to better support LGBTQ+ communities? Let's discuss in the comments! #Pride #Philanthropy #LGBTQ #InclusiveGiving #YouthEmpowerment

Wishing our Montash, Remobi and Trillion communities a very Happy Pride Month. 🏳️🌈 Here are a few ways you can demonstrate your support during Pride Month and beyond: ❤️ Showcase LGBTQIA+ stories and voices- giving members opportunities to speak for themselves and represent their authentic experiences. 🧡 Share the ways your company is fighting for inclusivity and equality: such as raising donations for LGBTQIA+ charities, volunteering, equality policies and advocating for legislative change. 💛 Empower your employees with resources that educate and celebrate Pride and the wider community. 💚 Create and instigate conversations. Understand the issues. Allies are most supportive when they truly understand the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community. 💜 Partner with LGBTQIA+ organisations or influencers both during Pride Month and throughout the year. Pride should not be exclusive to June but an initiative throughout the year. Make it a year-round commitment & ensure your LGBTQIA+ employees feel valued, supported, and included every step of the way. 💪 #PrideMonth #HappyPride #LGBTQ #Community