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Equality Illinois Seeks Development Associate

Equality Illinois is seeking a Development Associate to assist the Director of Development in growing a comprehensive development program that emphasizes cultivation and stewardship of individual, foundational, and corporate donors. The Development Associate will be primarily responsible for smaller events, online fundraising, and prospect research, but will also support the Director in the execution of larger events to achieve the fundraising goals of the organization.

September 30, 2015
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Equality Maryland Seeks Director

Equality Maryland seeks a visionary leader to serve as the organization’s next Director. This is an exciting opportunity to build on previous successes to advocate for legal equality, work with the Board to develop and articulate an inspiring vision for achieving true equality and reducing prejudice and discrimination, and secure the sustainable funding to continue the organization.

September 30, 2015
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First of Its Kind LGBT-University

Advocates from across the United States traveled to Phoenix, Arizona last week to participate in the inaugural LGBT-University hosted by Freedom for All Americans.

September 30, 2015
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Equality Illinois Seeks Field Fellow

Equality Illinois (EQIL), the state’s oldest and largest organization advocating for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, seeks a full-time Field Fellow for a one year paid fellowship. The Field Fellow is dedicated to advancing equal treatment for the LGBT community through education and advocacy in Illinois.

September 30, 2015
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Look What Happened When Equality Illinois Went to Washington [PHOTOS]

September 28, 2015
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How Equality New Mexico Radically Transformed Its Board Toward Social Justice [VIDEO]

Equality New Mexico's Board was mostly white, mostly male, and mostly cisgender. With thoughtful consideration, extraordinary dedication, open hearts and a willingness to learn, they switched from a "recruitment model" to an "attraction model." Today, their Board is diverse and dedicated to intersectionality and social justice.

September 27, 2015

Press Releases

The Federation’s Safe and Just Schools Program Empowers Groundbreaking Work in Minnesota

All young people deserve the opportunity to feel safe and protected at school in order to learn. That's why the Equality Federation and our members are committed to building welcoming and just schools where students are free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and harsh discipline policies that push our young people out of school.

March 12, 2014
New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy

February 26, 2014
Report from Equal Rights Center Shines Light on Barriers to Senior Housing for Same-Sex Couples

By 2030, an estimated 6 million LGBT seniors will be living in this country. As this number increases, so does the need for more housing options that allow older LGBT people and their partners to live in safe and comfortable environments.

February 26, 2014
Louisiana Trans Advocates

Louisiana Trans Advocates

February 25, 2014
Equality Florida

February 25, 2014
Equality Maps

February 21, 2014
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