Fierté Canada Pride (FCP)

Purpose

This 43-month project will address organizational capacity needs to strengthen the organization’s foundational structure and network to support the growth and capacity of Pride organizations across the country by engaging them in an asset mapping exercise, developing and launching a 5-year strategic plan, implementing a micro-granting program for small and medium Pride organizations, and providing members with capacity-building support services. Second Phase : The additional funding of $400,000 will allow for the continued expansion of the organization and provision of supports and services to Pride members, including micro-granting, a national conference and national Pride event, access to a human resources management online platform, and fundraising and grant-writing workshops. The organization will also join forces with The Enchanté Network and The 2 Spirits in Motion Foundation to development joint policies, procedures and capacity-building programming, thereby strengthening the infrastructure of LGBTQ2 organizations across the country. Third Phase: The additional funding of $30,500 will be used to hire specialists and professionals who will help make the AGM and the 2022 Annual Gathering more accessible, visible, and impactful, and thus reach more participants. A consultant will be hired to undertake an anti-racism audit to build a better understanding of how racism may be unknowingly perpetuated through the organization and develop the capacity of the board and team. This audit will be used to provide a strong framework on what needs to be implemented within the organization and to develop future anti-racism projects. Fourth Phase: This one-year extension and additional funding of $175,000 will contribute to further strengthen and stabilize the organization by hiring and maintaining its first Executive Director, developing HR policies, supporting its four leadership councils and providing a smooth transition for the organization to move from a working board to a governance board. On the external side, this will support FCP’s work with its membership and the national network of 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations to ensure they can access services, develop their capacities and become more resilient. Finally, pride organizations and those that are marginalized within the movement will be engaged and best practices will be shared between prides with the aim to reduce discrimination and barriers by changing norms, attitudes and behaviors.