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Nonprofit funding is skewed toward the top 10 LGBTQ+ organizations, leaving smaller, newer organizations to fight for scraps

Nonprofit funding is skewed toward the top 10 LGBTQ+ organizations, leaving smaller, newer organizations to fight for scraps

The top 10 LGBTQ+ nonprofits received a total of $216 million in funding in 2019, while almost 3,000 other LGBTQ+ nonprofits were left with an average yearly revenue of $124,502.

50+ holiday deals from queer-owned small businesses

LGBTQ+ Business Week

50+ holiday deals from queer-owned small businesses

Ethical consumerism is on our mind this holiday weekend, so we're happy to share our annual Holiday Queer Gift Guide to help you shop in alignment with your values. Holiday Queer features more than 50 LGBTQ-owned small businesses offering deals and discounts!

The Balance Sheet: November 21, 2023

The Balance Sheet

The Balance Sheet: November 21, 2023

This week, our roundup of stories includes policy-tracking in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and in the state of Florida. We're also back with Ada Vargas, aka Queer Money Coach, with more tips on keeping your holiday spending in check.

A 3-step guide to help shoppers avoid overspending on holiday gifts

Personal Finance

A 3-step guide to help shoppers avoid overspending on holiday gifts

Queer Money Coach Ada Vargas recommends starting your 2024 holiday shopping fund now.

A New Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Will Ban All LGBTQ+ Nonprofits, Prohibit Pronoun Use in Businesses

A New Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Will Ban All LGBTQ+ Nonprofits, Prohibit Pronoun Use in Businesses

Introduced by Republican State Representative Ryan Chamberlin, Florida HB 599 brings the "Don't Say Gay" war from the classroom to the marketplace.

Happy Transgender Awareness Week! (The Balance Sheet: November 16, 2023)

The Balance Sheet

Happy Transgender Awareness Week! (The Balance Sheet: November 16, 2023)

This year, Transgender Awareness Week is from Monday, November 13 to Sunday, November 19. Transgender Awareness Week is a dedicated time to learn about the issues that trans people face, and how to become a better ally. But at Queerency, it's Transgender Awareness Week all year round!

Values-based shopping may help you stay within your holiday budget

Personal Finance

Values-based shopping may help you stay within your holiday budget

A values-based shopping approach is where a company's ethics and values influence purchasing decisions more than the price of its products.

The Trevor Project leaves X due to increased anti-LGBTQ 'hate & vitriol' on the platform

The Trevor Project leaves X due to increased anti-LGBTQ 'hate & vitriol' on the platform

LGBTQ youth suicide prevention platform The Trevor Project joins other LGBTQ celebrities and nonprofit organizations in an exodus from X, formerly known as Twitter.

LGBTQ+ nonprofits receive less than 1% of all charitable donations, with economic advancement causes funded the least

LGBTQ+ nonprofits receive less than 1% of all charitable donations, with economic advancement causes funded the least

Increasing funding for LGBTQ+ nonprofits focused on professional development may level the professional playing field for queer and trans people.

Thai transgender owner of Miss Universe pageant files for bankruptcy

Thai transgender owner of Miss Universe pageant files for bankruptcy

JKN Global Group, owned by Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million in 2022.

There's a Beautiful Backstory Behind the Viral Funeral Runway Walk Video

There's a Beautiful Backstory Behind the Viral Funeral Runway Walk Video

A viral video of fashion model Erica L. Carrington walking the “runway” at a funeral has garnered millions of views over the past 48 hours. But the backstory behind the funerary sashay is touching.

Danica Roem is Virginia's first transgender senator

Danica Roem is Virginia's first transgender senator

Danica Roem (D) made history by being elected as Virginia's first transgender senator.