It’s almost here. Equality Federation Institute Summer Meeting 2014: the premier gathering of LGBT movement leaders.

This is your chance to connect with 150 of your friends and colleagues -- staff and board members of state-based groups, national advocates, funders, and some of the most strategic minds in the movement.

The people you want to get to know and partner with, the people who understand the challenges and opportunities that we’re facing, the people who are leading our movement to historic wins every day -- they'll all be there in Minneapolis at Summer Meeting 2014.

With OutFront Minnesota as our host, we’re pulling together a Summer Meeting to remember. Workshops on the topics you care about. Speakers that inspire. Social events that knock your socks off. It’s all happening, July 30 - August 2.

It’s just around the corner, and it’s time to start making your plans. Click here to register now for Summer Meeting 2014 -- and get the best rates on registration and hotel.

Right now, the Federation team is deep in planning our workshop sessions. We’re looking for ways to fuel collaboration, encourage relationship building, and facilitate peer learning in areas like lobbying, organizing, communications, and more.

Some of the exciting workshops we’re putting together include topics such as:

• Successfully working with Republicans
• Raising critical dollars for your organization
• Advancing transgender justice
• Creating safe and just schools
• Responding to religious exemptions / refusals

Summer Meeting 2014 is your chance to learn from and connect with state and national leaders who are doing incredible work across the country. With everything we’re planning, you do not want to miss out on this year’s Summer Meeting! Be sure to register now!

Member Specials at Summer Meeting

Attention Federation Members: we’re working hard to make Summer Meeting more accessible and more useful than ever.

First, make sure to take advantage of our multi-person discounts when you bring multiple members of your staff or board! Reserve spots for 6 or more people before July 1, and registration is only $175 per person. For 3-5 attendees, registration is down to $200 per person. Take advantage of this special discount by emailing Renee Perry now.

Second, Federation members are invited to join us for a special training opportunity. With support from Arcus Foundation, we’re bringing in our friends from The Management Center to share their Managing to Change the World training on Wednesday, July 30 -- only with Federation members. Whether you’re managing an entire organization, supervising just one other employee, or hoping to be in a non-profit management role in the future, this training is for you. Just click here now to reserve your spot.