The article discusses the challenges facing LGBTQ+ nonprofits due to the political climate, particularly under the Trump presidency and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. This environment has prompted a reevaluation of the nonprofit industrial complex, which has traditionally prioritized funder interests over community needs. Many leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, such as the Human Rights Campaign and GLSEN, are announcing layoffs, highlighting a systemic dependency on volatile funding sources. The piece argues for a necessary shift toward community-driven solutions rather than reliance on external benefactors, especially as queer rights come under increasing threat.
With the return of the Trump presidency, companies abandoning DEI, and the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, LGBTQ+-led nonprofits are struggling for survival.
The relationship between governments and private philanthropy has transformed nonprofits into intermediaries that manage rather than solve social issues.
As queer and trans rights are under attack, we are facing a harsh reality: the money is drying up.
These changes signal a systemic problem where we've placed too many of our eggs in the baskets of benevolent benefactors.
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