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Pride Wide: Filling the storytelling gap for LGBTQIA+ equality Pride Wide is a new kind of global non-profit organization, working towards a future of freedom, equality, and visibility for LGBTQIA+ people around the world. What sets us apart? Our focus is on storytelling and engagement. Many LGBTQIA+ changemakers, while effective in policy and legal battles, lack the communication skills to win hearts and minds. This creates an opening for negative narratives to dominate the news media and social platforms. Pride Wide's solution: Compelling stories: We will counter negative narratives by crafting powerful and relatable stories about the LGBTQIA+ community. Global collaboration: Led by a global board, we bring together experts in media, business, charities, and community leadership from around the world. Experienced leadership: Our founders have a proven track record in creating engaging and impactful LGBTQIA+ content through their previous work running the much-missed global website, Gay Star News. How you can get involved: If you'd like to learn more about Pride Wide or contribute to our mission, reach out to us at pridewide@pridewide.org. #LGBTQIA #Equality #Storytelling #PrideWide #NonProfit Scott Nunn Tris Reid-Smith

Many of us in the LGBTQ+ Community know that even if Kamala Harris for President, 2024 had won the election, we still would have plenty of work to do to move forward. Now that she did not win, we need to do more. And we know "Hard work is good work." It’s time to take action! 💪 Get involved in your community: 🚨 Do not listen to what Trump or his Magaminions say. Watch what they do. 🚨 🌟 Support local initiatives: Join groups, the PTA, and be on the board of non-profits. 💸 Donate to nonprofits: Contribute dollars and volunteer your time, especially for LGBT, trans, abused women, seniors and other marginalized groups. Note that non-profits like GenPride who work with LGBTQ+ Seniors are going to need more help than ever as government grants may dry up. 🛍️ Support small businesses: Especially those owned by historically underrepresented folks. 🤝 Work with professionals who share your values: Even in red states, there are local chambers like GSBA in Seattle that work with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and support LGBT businesses. 🔍 Google the services you need: Many find us at Planning for Good, LLC by searching for LGBT financial planners. 🌐 Join networking groups: Groups like Females and Finance Community promote women in financial services and support LGBT (UNITY™ Programship at Females and Finance), Black and Brown (RISE Programship at Females and Finance), and neurodivergent communities (Compass Programship at Females and Finance). 🏢 Work for a company that shares your values: Culture still counts! Employers who treat their employees well are often those who do well financially. And if you’re a financial planner looking for a new home for your practice, we at Planning for Good, LLC would love to talk to you! 🌈 #SayGayWithUs #GetInvolved #SupportLocal #Donate #Volunteer #LGBT #TransRights #SupportSmallBusiness #WorkWithValues #Networking #CommunitySupport #FinancialPlanning #PlanningForGood

"Over the decade 2012-2021, charitable giving to #LGBTQ+ organizations more than doubled...However, this still amounts to less than $1 out of every $500 donated going to support LGBTQ+ organizations." Interesting report here on trends over the last decade-plus, and a reminder that there is still much to do in advancing equity in #philanthropy.

I don't have enough words to describe how proud I am to be working at ServiceNow in Amsterdam. In the past two months, I have been participating in cleaning Amsterdam canals and helping packing meals for children in Africa. Multiply this by the numerous employees willing to help, and you have the most human, impactful, diverse, empathic and humble company culture I have experienced in my career. Last week we helped Rise Against Hunger packing enough food for 83 children to have high protein meals and vitamins at school for an entire year. Rise Against Hunger is working hard to provide nutritious meals and vitamins to kids going to school in Africa. Creating an incentive for parents to send their kids to school, it's giving a chance for a kid to learn, have a real meal, a better future and hopefully break the circle of poverty. Our body needs proteins to create, transport and deliver energy to our muscles. In the brain proteins are the connective tissues between brain cells. More proteins, means more energy, a better cognitive development, a better physical development, a stronger immune system and more. We, in Europe, and in the Netherlands in particular are lucky. Giving back, trying to have a positive impact on the world as small as it may be, is in ServiceNow's DNA. It's amazing to see the power of the "WE" in action. If WE come together, WE can change the world. Thanks to incredible human beings like Tarnie Correa & the ACT team, we will continue to contribute together to build a better world for the next generations. We often say that, "the world works with ServiceNow" but the truth is " ServiceNow is working for a better world". I will close this post with a thought that I wrote on a post-it a while ago: "You may be faster alone, but we will always go further together". #ServiceNow #CompanyCulture #RiseAgainstHunger #ServiceIsOurName #WE #Humans

Donor acquisitioning but make it ✨Queer✨ This week’s “Sincerely, Queers” blog highlights five tips you can apply to your acquisition efforts right now in order to find LGBTQIA+ donors. 5-minute read here: https://lnkd.in/e8djf-ja #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTDonors #Acquisition #Donors #Nonprofit #QueerForHire #Fundraising

This Giving Tuesday, let’s create a tech industry where EVERYONE can thrive! At Inclusive Agile, we’re empowering neurodivergent individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ professionals to break through barriers and shine in the workplace. Here’s how your donation makes an impact: 💡 $25 keeps our programs running, with over 90% of donations funding direct services. 🤝 $100 funds an hour of 1:1 career coaching. 📚 $1,500 supports 12 weeks of transformative training for a job seeker. BONUS: Donate $25+ this week, and get a 3-pack of fun stickers + our exclusive 2024 Giving Tuesday sticker! Let’s build workplaces that celebrate all talents and perspectives. 💻💼 📲 [Donate today!] https://lnkd.in/dKVq-J97 Image Description: A colorful graphic for Giving Tuesday featuring a central globe with a Giving Tuesday heart-shaped logo overlayed. Surrounding the globe are circular portraits of diverse individuals and anthropomorphic characters, symbolizing inclusion and representation. The Inclusive Agile logo is in the lower left corner, emphasizing the organization's commitment to creating a more inclusive tech industry. The Giving Tuesday logo appears in the bottom right corner, highlighting the call to action for supporting this cause. #GivingTuesday #InclusiveTech #InclusiveAgile

✨ We are thrilled to introduce All-Included ✨ A newly established non-profit dedicated to making the UK and Ireland more inclusive for everyone. 🌍 Our Mission: "To identify and highlight safe spaces and businesses for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with physical disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and people of colour in the UK and Ireland. We believe that finding a barber that won't mis-gender you, a clothing shop with enough space for your wheelchair, or a cinema that offers quieter viewings shouldn't be something you rely solely on word of mouth or trial and error for." 🔍Our Approach: 1. Identify Inclusive Businesses: We seek out inclusive businesses and invite them to add their details to our growing database via a simple form. 2. Training and Recognition: We provide these businesses with training on better working practices and a way to communicate their inclusivity through a recognisable logo. 👋 Who We Are: We are a small team of passionate and diverse individuals who want to help show that the world isn't as unwelcoming as the media makes it out to be. 📣 Calling All Businesses: Are you a business committed to inclusivity and making everyone feel welcome? We'd love to hear from you! By joining All-Included, you'll be part of a movement that supports and celebrates diversity, ensuring that everyone can find the safe spaces they deserve. 📧 Contact us today or visit our website to learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/eQ5yVH-R 💜🌈 #Inclusion #Diversity #SafeSpaces #LGBTQIA #DisabilityAwareness #Neurodiversity #Equality #AllIncluded

Breaking: Executive Orders issued following the inauguration may impact nonprofits. Learn more here... ⤵️ ___________________ Following the inauguration on January 20th, a series of Executive Orders (EOs) were signed addressing various topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. These EOs cover areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (#DEI) initiatives, government funding, civic engagement, immigration, and specific nonprofit subsectors. Key areas addressed by the EOs: ➡️ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: These EOs may affect existing DEI programs within the nonprofit sector. ➡️ Federal Government: Changes to government grant programs and contracting procedures could impact how nonprofits secure funding. ➡️ Immigration: EOs related to immigration may affect how nonprofits serve immigrant communities. ➡️ LGBTQ+: Potential changes to policies impacting LGBTQ+ communities could have implications for relevant nonprofits. ➡️ Environment: Environmental regulations may be altered by EOs, potentially impacting environmentally focused nonprofits. ➡️ Census and Community Engagement: EOs related to the census and community engagement could influence how nonprofits participate in these areas. ➡️ Other: Additional EOs may address other topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. By staying informed about these developments, #nonprofits can better assess potential impacts and adjust their operations accordingly. Read on >> https://lnkd.in/gXrv-VwD #philanthropy #ChampioningAfricanVisionaries #grantmaking

Ever wondered how CSR funding can reshape the LGBTQIA+ landscape? CSR funding is more than just a donation—it’s a powerful tool for creating real change. By investing in LGBTQIA+ communities, businesses can drive inclusivity, support equal rights, and open doors to new opportunities. It’s about making a tangible difference in people’s lives and building a more equitable society. Ready to turn your CSR efforts into impactful change? Discover how partnering with us can amplify your contribution and foster lasting positive effects. Let’s work together to make a real difference. #CSR #LGBTQIA #Equality #MakeADifference

Offering a holistic, integrated and long-term programme supporting young people from the ages of 4 to 22, and through every stage of their development, is #SmallBiz100 4-22 Foundation. Based in Haringey, Tottenham, they focus on those most at risk of disadvantage, such as the BAME community, LGBT+ individuals, refugees, and other groups. 4-22 Foundation currently promote their social enterprise through their close ties and working partnerships with local councils and organisations (such as schools and charities), who provide referrals for them. The foundation's mission is to improve young people's confidence and support them in reaching full potential by equipping them with academic, employability and life skills. Image description: Two members of the 4-22 Foundation team and The Small Awards judge are pictured smiling at the camera and standing in front of a green plant wall at The Small Awards, while holding their awards for 'Small Business of the Year' and 'Mission Possible'. In the corners of the image, there are logos for SmallBiz100 and Small Business Saturday, 7th December.