How community groups can use it in their fundraising The GUTC Pledge How community groups can use it in their fundraising

Participating in this Webinar We are recording! Participating in this Webinar Click to “raise hand” Mics muted by default Controls are in upper left corner of Zoom window Polling questions Tech help: Chat to “All Panelists,” or text Luis at XXX-XXX-XXXX Turn on captions Send a question Click to chat

Introductions & Goals Goals for this webinar: Introduce Funders for LGBTQ Issues and its GUTC Pledge to more trans-led community groups Share how trans-led community groups can use the GUTC Pledge and help from Funders for LGBTQ Issues in your fundraising Gather questions and ideas from trans-led community groups about the GUTC Pledge for future programs and strategy development Alexander Lee, Project Director, GUTC alex@lgbtfunders.org Kristina Wertz, Vice President of Engagement & Philanthropic Outreach kristina@lgbtfunders.org

Poll! How familiar are you with Funders for LGBTQ Issues or GUTC? (select all that apply)

About Funders for LGBTQ Issues Mission: Funders for LGBTQ Issues works to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities, promoting equity, and advancing racial, economic and gender justice. What We Do: Convenings & Collective Action Outreach & Support Services Research & Communications About Funders for LGBTQ Issues

About GUTC Grantmakers United for Trans Communities Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of trans people through grantmaking and decision-making. Together with our partnering funders, the initiative will: Increase the scale and scope of philanthropic resources supporting the wellbeing of trans communities. Elevate the dialogue regarding trans funding, by providing information and research to the field of philanthropy, and connecting funders committed to trans issues. Support, increase, and diversify the trans people working in philanthropy. Grantmakers United for Trans Communities An initiative of Funders for LGBTQ Issues

GUTC Working Group Members See full member list at https://lgbtfunders.org/initiatives/gutc/leadership

https://lgbtfunders.org/initiatives/gutc/pledge/ The GUTC Pledge https://lgbtfunders.org/initiatives/gutc/pledge/ Purpose & Strategy 4 Components Current signatories Future plans

(select all that apply) Poll! What are some common challenges you've encountered when trying to raise money from foundations? (select all that apply)

https://lgbtfunders.org/initiatives/gutc/pledge/ Using the GUTC Pledge https://lgbtfunders.org/initiatives/gutc/pledge/ As an outreach tool to funders Finding “internal champions” Acknowledging funders Share how funders are doing A few caveats...

Share (chat or out loud)! What other ways would you want to use the GUTC Pledge? If you’ve started using it, what advice can you give?

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Goodbye & Thank You for all the work you do for our communities! The GUTC Pledge Goodbye & Thank You for all the work you do for our communities! Alexander Lee, Project Director, GUTC alex@lgbtfunders.org Kristina Wertz, Vice President of Engagement & Philanthropic Outreach kristina@lgbtfunders.org