IN THE NEWS
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Features Funders for LGBTQ Issues in National Blog
[WASHINGTON, DC] (November 18, 2009) At Funders for LGBTQ Issues, a national philanthropic group that studies US foundation giving to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities, a flash bulb in our annual research shed light on a lingering disparity.

The New York Times: As Foundations Close, Anxiety for Charities
[NEW YORK, NY] (November 12, 2009) Foundations that increase grants to spend down their endowment and then close are proving to be a boon to charities in the short run, but the trend is also causing anxiety among the charities about their future fund-raising.

Funders for LGBTQ Issues Launches an Online Toolkit for Foundations Interested in Learning about LGBTQ Communities of Color
[NEW YORK, NY] (November 9, 2009) This evolving, online resource includes a range of original funder tools, perspectives from foundations and nonprofit leaders in the field, a library of publications and more.

Council on Foundations Features Funders for LGBTQ Issues in Its E-Journal of Philanthropic Ideas: "Thought, Action, Impact"
[NEW YORK, NY] (October 28, 2009) Research and Communications Director Robert Espinoza writes about the potential—and the limitations—of a diversity and inclusion grantmaking frame for LGBTQ communities.

New Study: U.S. Foundations Award Nearly $1.3 Million to LGBTQ Organizations and Programs throughout Minnesota
[NEW YORK, NY] (October 26, 2009) A new report by Funders for LGBTQ Issues and the LGBT Funders Network of the Minnesota Council on Foundations finds a vibrant sector of Minnesota funders and nonprofits.

Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Changes Its Name to ‘Funders for LGBTQ Issues’
[NEW YORK, NY] (October 14, 2009) New name highlights the importance of supporting transgender and gender non-conforming communities in achieving safety, equity and enhanced well-being.

Funders for LGBTQ Issues to Release Research Study on LGBTQ Grantmaking in Minnesota at a Daylong Convening in the Twin Cities
[MINNEAPOLIS, MN] (September 14, 2009) Co-Sponsored by the LGBT Funders Network of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, foundation leaders and nonprofits to discuss LGBTQ capacity throughout the state.