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LGBT Giving Network

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.

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LGBT Giving Network

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. LGBT Non-Profit Community Challenges 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 • 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

  4. Original Areas of Focus • EDUCATION • RESEARCH • INFORMATION RESOURCES • CAPACITY BUILDING • DONOR RECOGNITION • FUNDRAISING and ENDOWMENTS

  5. LGBT Philanthropy in Canada Conference

  6. Potential Projects • Online resource development • Mentorship program • Community forums • Professional development • Conference • Research on LGBT non-profit economy • Public education campaign

  7. Next Steps • Define membership • Membership recruitment • Source funding for a Network coordinator • Define network structure • Define upcoming projects

  8. Contact Information LGBT Giving Network www.lgbtgiving.com info@lgbtgiving.com LGCA Foundation www.lgca.ca info@lgca.ca

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