Campus Pride Donor Form

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Ally Leaders of Tomorrow

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Campus Pride is the only national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer, more LGBT-friendly college environment for LGBT students. The organization is a volunteer-driven network "for" and "by" student leaders. It exists

to develop, support and give "voice and action" in building future LGBT and Ally leaders.

Since 2001, Campus Pride has grown in national prominence and is considered to be a trailblazer for its online resources, grassroots mobilizing efforts and programs for LGBT and Ally student leaders

and campus groups.

our missionTo develop, support and give “voice and action” in building future LGBT and Ally student leaders.

our visionCampus Pride envisions campuses and a society free of LGBT prejudice, bigotry

and hate at colleges and universities. It works to develop student leaders, campus networks,and future actions to create such positive change.

we support and value…Giving students a “voice and action” in leadership.

Empowering student leaders for positive change in society.Building stronger LGBT and Ally communities on college campuses.

Celebrating and recognizing diversity.Utilizing the diverse talents of student leaders.


“Campus Pride organized one of the most effective,high caliber student organizing and leadershipactivities I have seen as a student leader. Everytime I thought I had all the info, I was pleasantlysurprised.”

–19 year-old, bisexual female

“Never before had I encountered so many leaderslike me. The resources shared were phenomenal,definitely worth your time and investment…”

–21 year-old, genderqueer female

“Campus Pride provides a safe, open space fornew student leaders and for more experiencedleaders alike. It is an extraordinary way to learnthe basics of campus organizing as well as newstrategies to create change.”

–21 year-old, gay male

“Campus Pride rocks! When I first searched thewebsite, I was amazed that everything I needed asa LGBT student leader was there. I go back oftento find what's new and improved…”


“I no longer feel alone. Campus Pride helped memeet others who share the same issues, challengesand frustrations as a leader. I feel more empowered,now than ever.”


“Thanks to Campus Pride, I am a better leader. Ihave been able to reevaluate my perspectives onbeing a queer leader and come away with newtools to motivate others.”

–20 year-old, gay male

“I have been to almost a dozen LGBT conferencesand events over the years. Never did I feel morewelcome and included as a trans-identified, genderqueer person than in the dialogue shared and toolsprovided during this program. Thank you.”

–22 year-old, MtoF transgender

what people sayabout us


what we can changefor the futureLGBT Campus Facts You Should Know

Nearly 50% of all four year public and private colleges and universities in the United States have a LGBT and, or Ally campus group. The earliest of these LGBT campus groups date back to the late 1960s.1

As early as 1971, the first LGBT resource center was founded atUniversity of Michigan. Today only 126 campuses have a LGBToffice/center that works to create an open, welcoming place for LGBTstudents on campus.1

Only 600 four-year colleges and universities prohibit discrimination incampus policies on the basis of sexual orientation.2 Approximately 50campuses expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identityor expression by including the words in campus non-discrimination policies.3

90% of LGBT youth report being harassed or assaulted due to their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression before coming to college.4

1.“Campus Facts to Know.” Campus Pride, 2005.

2.“Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, 2006.

3.“National Transgender Law & Policy Institute, 2006.

4.“From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America.” Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, 2005.


what we doEDUCATE. ENLIGHTEN. EMPOWER.

CAMPUS PRIDE SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMPCampus Pride organizes the first-ever summerleadership camp for LGBT and Ally undergraduatestudent leaders from campuses across the country.The five day annual camp focuses on leadershipskills, coalition building and networking with otherstudent leaders.

LGBT-FRIENDLY CAMPUS CLIMATE INDEX TM

The LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate IndexTM is the most comprehensive national benchmarkingtool for colleges and universities to become moreLGBT-friendly. Designed by Campus Pride, the self-assessment tool measures campuses alongeight different LGBT-friendly factors for inclusivepolicies, programs and practices. The revolutionarytool works to change the way campuses view LGBT issues.

LECTURES & TRAINING PROGRAMSCampus Pride training programs and lecturesreach an estimated 12,500 undergraduate students,faculty and staff every year, well-over 500+ individualcampuses to date. The interactive, fun and thought-provoking presentations explore controversialissues as well as challenge community members to create stronger communities free of bigotry and hate.

BIAS & HATE CRIME PREVENTIONCampus Pride is committed to providingsocial justice tools for combatting bias andhate crimes. The only resource of its kindspecifically for college campuses, the StopThe Hate Train The Trainer program isdedicated to providing the necessaryeducational materials and resources to

combat hate on college campuses. Stop The Hate isowned and operated by Campus Pride and activelyseeks partnerships and collaboration among various organizations with similar concerns toaddress bias and hate behaviors. In addition, theonline site, www.stophate.org, is the leading onlineresource for colleges and universities on bias andhate crime prevention efforts..

CAMPUS PRIDE ONLINEThe Campus Pride award-winning website,www.campuspride.org, is the only one of its kindfor LGBT and Ally college student leaders. The sitehighlights progressive efforts of campuses alongwith commentary from national LGBT experts. It is hailed as an essential networking tool for campus organizing and for providing valuableleadership resources.

CAMPUS Q TOOLSCampus Pride distributes Campus Q tools andresources to student leaders and campuses acrossthe country. In addition, Campus Pride createsnational campus organizing materials designed forhelping student leaders and campus groups buildeffective coalitions and become stronger advocates for change.

FRATERNITY & SORORITY OUTREACHCampus Pride works to educate and bring visibilityto LGBT issues within the college fraternity and

sorority through the landmark Lambda 10Project. The educational initiative rep-

resents the only national clearinghouse for LGBT and Allyfraternity and sorority leaders.In addition, the award-winningsite, www.lambda10.org, boastsan impressive array of online features, resources and interactive tools.


believe incampus prideLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Ally Leaders of Tomorrow

Campus Pride invests in the future of LGBT equality by empowering LGBT and Ally student leaders and creating safer, more LGBT-friendly colleges and universities. One student leader comments:“I never thought that change was possible on my conservative campus. Campus Pride empowered me to become more involved and also provided the necessary tools and resources to lead the way...”

Now you have the opportunity to help us go farther. Campus Pride relies heavily on the generous support and financial assistance from individual donors like you.

You have the POWER.

Invest today in building stronger LGBT & Ally leaders and together we can change the future of equality.


Yes, I BELIEVE.I want to support Campus Pride in building futureLGBT and Ally student leaders and in creatingsafer, more LGBT-friendly colleges and universities.

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Gifts of $1000 or more annually are recognizedas members of the 2001 Founder's Society. Pleasecheck this box if you prefer to remain anonymous.

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Postal Mail:Campus PridePO Box 240473Charlotte, NC 28224

Phone: 704-277-6710 Fax: 704-553-1639 Website: www.campuspride.orgEmail: [email protected]

Campus Pride is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofitcharitable organization. Donations are taxdeductible to the full extent of the law.

For more information, please contact Campus Prideat 704-277-6710 or [email protected].

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PO Box 240473Charlotte, NC 28224

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