As a nonprofit advocacy expert, I empower organizations to leverage their voices, mobilize their communities, and win on the policies that shape their mission.
Your annual Pride reality check
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Pride Month is coming, which means we’re about to see the same cycle play out again. Rainbow logos. Big statements. Corporate posts about inclusion. And then July 1 hits, and it all goes quiet. So I’m bringing back my annual Pride advice post with updated thoughts and practical tips for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who actually want to show up in a meaningful way. Pride Is Not a MomentHere in Iowa, we’ve felt this in a very real way. The state removed gender identity from the Civil Rights Code last year. Then, this year, it went further and blocked local communities from maintaining their own protections. This is not simply a change on paper - it has very real consequences for trans and non-binary Iowans. And yet every June, we still see the same thing - performative allyship. Where were these orgs during the legislative session? So, in my annual post, I break down what meaningful support can actually look like for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Before You Hit “Post”If you’re thinking about how to show up this Pride:
I break down how to think about that and what it can look like in practice in this year’s post. Now go make some good trouble, P.S. If this feels familiar, it’s because it’s the same challenge I see in advocacy work all the time. Organizations want to show up, but there’s a gap between what they say and what they’re actually structured to do. That’s the work I help organizations figure out. If this resonates, let's talk. Upcoming Training: If Data Won, We’d Be DoneIf you’re thinking about how to show up more effectively, I’m hosting a free training on May 14: If Data Won, We’d Be Done: Using Stories to Change Policy. We’ll talk about how to move beyond information and into influence, and how to use stories in a way that actually connects with your advocates and decision-makers. Free, but registration is required. |
Snyder Strategies, LLC
As a nonprofit advocacy expert, I empower organizations to leverage their voices, mobilize their communities, and win on the policies that shape their mission.
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