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New Report Examines the Aging Realities of LGBT People

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults make up a large proportion of the LGBT community, yet are one of the most understudied populations. With 10,000 people turning 65 every day, many of whom are LGBT, it is essential that we understand the values, needs, wants and lifestyle preferences of LGBT older adults.

October 15, 2014
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How To Be a Better Steward for Your Organization

If the term "steward" only has meaning for you when it comes to ordering wine, keep reading. Whether you're a board member, executive director, development director, or other staff, you have a role to play in fundraising, and often this role calls on you to be a steward for your organization.

October 15, 2014
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Member Resource: New Reports on LGBTQ Youth and School Pushout from GSA Network

All young people deserve the opportunity to succeed in a safe and protective school environment. But far too often, LGBTQ youth, and especially LGBTQ youth of color, face extreme barriers to achieving success.

October 15, 2014
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A Week of Marriage Wins for Many of Our Members

It is almost hard to keep up with the incredible marriage progress over the past week. In the span of just a few days, the Supreme Court extended the freedom to marry to couples in Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin and Indiana, and the 9th Circuit Court ruled against bans in Nevada and Idaho.

October 15, 2014
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Equality Florida Is Looking for a Communications Director

The Communications Director is a full-time position which will set and guide the strategy for all communications, websites, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate Equality Florida's mission and brand. You hold the voice of Equality Florida in your hands and must be a master storyteller.

October 9, 2014
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2014 Programmatic Highlights

2014 highlights.

October 8, 2014

Press Releases

Member Resource: List Hygiene - How to Deep Clean Your Supporter List

How many of you have HUGE lists? Fifty, sixty, one hundred thousand supporters? Good for you! Now, how is that list performing? You probably track opens, actions, and donations to help you write the most effective emails to engage your members.

September 10, 2015
Equality Federation Educates Jacksonville Transgender Leaders on Storytelling

Jacksonville, Florida is one of the largest cities in the country that does not have a law that protects LGBT people from discrimination. The Jacksonville Coalition for Equality, with the support of Federation member Equality Florida, is hoping to change that, and is working with local legislators to encourage them to pass a law this year.

September 2, 2015
State Groups Learn Community Hopes & Fears Through Our Tomorrow Campaign

This Summer, Equality Federation partnered with organizations and leaders across the nation in a new project called Our Tomorrow. This project was created to help LGBT organizations and funders engage with each other and the LGBT community to be sure all our voices are lifted up as we begin to chart the course ahead in our work to secure full equality.

September 2, 2015
Competitive Arizona Seeks Transgender Inclusion Organizer

Competitive Arizona is working to support a stronger transgender movement in Arizona and better integrate transgender issues and activists throughout Competitive Arizona’s work for LGBT equality.

September 2, 2015
Competitive Arizona Seeks Statewide Field Director

Competitive Arizona, a coalition of organizations, is seeking a qualified Statewide Field Director to manage a statewide field operations campaign informing and engaging residents of Arizona about the importance of passing a statewide nondiscrimination statute. The Statewide Field Director will work with the Campaign Manager and Field/Outreach Working Group to implement Competitive Arizona’s Field/Outreach plan.

September 2, 2015
Houston Unites Seeks Field Organizers

Houston Unites is the coalition of local, state and national organizations working to defend Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO).

September 2, 2015
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