Gender Expression Toolkit

A Letter from Executive Director, Mary Lou Makepeace on Gender Expression

As a leading proponent of equality for all people of Colorado, the Gay & Lesbian Fund has a responsibility to assist nonprofits in addressing issues of diversity and raising awareness about the inequality that continues to plague many organizations and individuals in our state. 

Important Information on Gender Expression and Employment Nondiscrimination

What is gender expression and why is it an important addition to your organizational nondiscrimination policy

Glossary of Terms

In order to work effectively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people it is important to have basic understanding and knowledge of appropriate terms.  Click above to download a PDF that provides some basic definitions.

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Advancing Equality Toolkit

Downloadable Advancing Equality Toolkit

Click to download a PDF of the Advancing Equality Toolkit.  You may find the first few pages to be the most helpful.  We have also included an appendix containing several additional resources and specific tools to help you advance equality within your own organization.elpful. 

Advancing Equality: An Overview

Download an overview of advancing equality and how you can help.

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2007 Advancing Equality Awards!

The Gay & Lesbian Fund is pleased to share the news that four outstanding Colorado individuals and organizations have been recognized for their work toward advancing equality in our state. Every year, we honor those who are making a difference in the quality of life for Coloradans, and have shown exemplary commitment to making our state a place where inclusion and equality are valued.

Click above to learn more about the 2007 award recipients.

Resources offered by the Gay & Lesbian Fund

Gay & Lesbian Fund Speakers Bureau

Gay & Lesbian Fund staff members offer presentations, speeches, and panel participation to community groups and organizations.

Meeting Space for Nonprofit Organizations

The Gay & Lesbian Fund offers elegant, free meeting space to nonprofit organizations suitable for trainings and special events.

Workshops and Trainings Hosted by the Gay & Lesbian Fund

The Gay & Lesbian Fund offers various workshops and trainings throughout the year.  All interested nonprofit professionals and volunteers are welcome to attend.

General Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Training Resources

Many organizations offer nonprofit trainings and courses that can improve the impact your organization is making throughout the state of Colorado.

Gay & Lesbian Fund Affiliates

Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa

http://www.gayandlesbianfundfortulsa.org

The mission of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa is to suppport effective Tulsa area nonprofits which practice diversity in their policies and workplace while building public awareness of the contributions that the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community and their friends, family, and other allies make to improve the quality of life in the Tulsa area.

Gay & Lesbian Fund for Dallas

http://www.glfd.org/

The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Dallas serves as an outlet to consolidate money that is already being given by gay men and lesbians to non-LGBT causes. Organizations that receive grants from the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Dallas must have a nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation and must recognize the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Dallas as the grant source.