• Hope is a Discipline: New York City Membership Tour Stop

    We encourage you to register by October 17 so we can best support your experience onsite.

  • Hope is a Discipline:
    New York City Membership Tour Stop

    Hope is a discipline, and we have to practice it every day.

    - Mariame Kaba

    What does a discipline of hope look like for LGBTQ philanthropy in 2026? Join Funders for LGBTQ Issues for a special event to help answer this question, and learn how funders are resourcing queer and trans movements as an act of hope. Attendees will hear from funder organizers and movement leaders about ways the philanthropic sector can mobilize new dollars in support of our broader movement ecosystem. .

    Date: October 28, 2026
    Time: 6 PM - 8 PM EST
    Location: Midtown Manhattan

    This event is part of our National Membership Tour, an initiative to help mobilize new dollars to queer and trans movements, cultivate regional power and connection, and grow our network.

    We encourage you to register by October 17 so we can best support your experience onsite.

    Who is eligible to attend?

    Registration is open to representatives from any grantmaking entity or philanthropic infrastructure organization (i.e., board members, staff, grant advisory committee members, etc.). If you have a specific question about your eligibility, please contact Debasri at debasri@lgbtfunders.org.

    Questions about our time together? Please contact Debasri Ghosh at debasri@lgbtfunders.org.

    Issues with this form? Please contact support@conveningtowardliberation.com with “New York Membership Tour Stop" as part of the subject line.

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    • About You 

    • About You

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    • About Your Participation 

    • About Your Participation

    • How would you like your name to appear on your name tag?*
    • Are you a member of the Funders for LGBTQ Issues network? (Membership is not required to attend)*
    • Are you interested in learning more about membership in our network?*
    • Please indicate any dietary restrictions.*
    • What is the severity of your tree nut allergy?*
    • What type of exposure activates your tree nut allergy? Check all that apply.*
    • What is the severity of your groundnut allergy?*
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    • What is the severity of your shellfish allergy?*
    • What type of exposure activates your shellfish allergy? Check all that apply.*
    • What is the severity of your soy allergy?*
    • Is your soy allergy a plant allergy or a high-concentration allergy?*
    • What type of exposure activates your soy allergy? Check all that apply.*
    • What is the severity of your fish allergy?*
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    • What is the severity of your egg allergy?*
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    • Please share any accessibility requests. Check all that apply, we will follow up around availability.*
    • Are you bringing your own or do you need one provided?*

    • We will follow up to gather additional details to support your and their attendance.

    • Policies + Agreements 

    • Policies + Agreements

    • Media Release

      I understand and acknowledge that by participating in the New York Membership Tour Stop I am granting Funders for LGBTQ Issues and its authorized associates/vendors, affiliates, and agents permission to use any video, audio, photography, and written statements made for or during this event for their future use.

      I understand that if I do not agree to the above, for ease of my attendance and Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ documentation of the event, I agree to wear an identifier during the event and be aware of any pre-set cameras. I understand that the Event Team may share additional participation guidelines as we get closer to the event.

    • Do you agree to the media release?*

    • Health Policy

      Funders for LGBTQ Issues prioritizes the health and safety of our guests, staff, and the communities we convene. We ask that all in-person attendees do their part to help keep everyone safe. To support this commitment, we have outlined guidelines for attending the Vaid Summit to create an event that is as safe and accessible as possible.

      Personal Health & Safety

      • Take reasonable precautions while attending the event to help prevent the spread of illness - for example, staying up to date on vaccinations, wearing a mask if you have a cough or symptoms, and washing your hands frequently.
      • Please do not attend in person if you are sick or may have been exposed to a respiratory virus (such as the flu, RSV, or COVID-19). If you feel unwell, have symptoms, are awaiting test results, or have had recent close contact with someone who is ill, we ask that you stay home.
      • You understand that attending a public event carries an inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, and you voluntarily assume all such risks.

      Compliance with Guidelines

      • Follow all applicable health and safety requirements, including those issued by local, state, and federal authorities, as well as any event-specific guidelines provided on-site at the venue, in the event app, or by event management.

      Testing

      • We encourage you to test before traveling to New York, as attendees with a positive test will not be admitted.
      • If you feel unwell or test positive for COVID-19 at any point while in New York, or during the three days after you leave the Vaid Summit , please notify our Event Team as soon as you receive the result. Email michelle@lgbtfunders.org with the subject line “Feeling Unwell,” and please include details on when you started feeling unwell and/or tested positive. Your personal information will be kept confidential. Do not attend the remaining sessions in-person. We recommend monitoring your symptoms closely and seeking medical care if necessary.

      Food & Dietary Considerations

      • Event meals and snacks will be curated with dietary accessibility in mind, including options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other common dietary needs.
      • Specific dietary restrictions and allergy concerns will be collected during registration, and updates can be sent to support@conveningtowardliberation.com with " Vaid Summit" as part of the subject line.
      • To support the health and safety of all attendees, please be aware that some foods (e.g., peanuts and shellfish) can activate severe allergic reactions through airborne exposure. We ask that attendees avoid bringing these items into the conference venue. Any additional severe airborne allergens to avoid will be communicated in advance, whenever possible.

    • Safety & Security Agreement

      I understand that details about the event location(s) will not be shared publicly and will only be available once I am registered. I agree not to share this information with anyone not attending the event, and I acknowledge that additional safety and security information and guidelines will be provided to attendees closer to the event.

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