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Inclusivity & Diversity

What is the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado’s definition of an inclusive organization?

We define it as creating a safe organizational environment where access and opportunity exist regardless of differences. All people are welcome and invited to become a part of all aspects of the organization, including board, staff, clients/patrons, volunteers, vendors, and donors.

Read what we value internally by clicking here.

What is meant by “gender expression”?

Gender Expression is the physical manifestation of one’s gender identity, usually expressed through clothing, mannerisms, and chosen names. Some people may have a gender expression that matches their gender identity, rather than their birth sex. Reference to protections that include gender expression may be associated with any individual who expresses gender in a way that is not consistent with social norms.

Click here to download our Gender Expression Toolkit.

Click here to go to the Inclusive Workplace Toolkit. It offers some useful information including suggested language for company policies and procedures, document templates, and case studies.

Welcome to the website for the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado

We’d like to update you on some important news.

In 2012, we are taking a break from all new grantmaking to undergo a strategic re-evaluation.

During this time, the Gay & Lesbian Fund will not accept any unsolicited 2012 grant applications, but all grantees that were awarded a grant from the Gay & Lesbian Fund during 2011 will receive a grant of the same amount in 2012 with no paperwork required. We will accomplish those renewals by March 1, 2012.

The Gay & Lesbian Fund is a program of the Gill Foundation. The Gill Foundation is as committed to Colorado as ever – giving more than $3.5 million to Colorado nonprofits annually. After this re-evaluation, the Gay & Lesbian Fund, which is only a portion of our Colorado giving, will continue to be a significant part of the foundation’s work in the state. We will announce, and update this site to reflect, the Gay & Lesbian Fund’s revised grantmaking and application guidelines as soon as that information is available.

In the interim, all Colorado programs outside of the Gay & Lesbian Fund, including the funding of our progressive allies, our LGBT and HIV service and advocacy organizations, and our anti-bullying work will continue on their current trajectory and will not be directly affected.

Thank you for your patience in the weeks and months ahead. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@gayandlesbianfund.org.