| Dear Chapter Leader, As we prepare for the election in November, we have already noticed an uptick in questions about what chapters, as 501(c)3 organizations, can and can’t do. Thankfully our Advocacy team has updated PFLAG’s 501(c)3 guidance, including FAQs. (You’ll need to log in to the Member Portal to view this Chapter Leader Resource and it can be found in Chapter 101, and Essentials.) When you have questions about what your chapter can and cannot participate in or do, please take a look at this guide. If something is not captured or your question is not answered, please reach out to advocacy@pflag.org. Thank you for all that you do, Jamie Curtis (she/her)
Vice President, Chapter & Communities Engagement |
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| | | Just a reminder that in the next few weeks if you need bylaws updates this year, you’ll be hearing from us. In order to get your chapter the support you need to complete your bylaw revisions by September 30, 2024. As PFLAG National and PFLAG chapters, we have mutual responsibilities to each other to ensure PFLAG is a strong, unified organization. These bylaw revisions are an important part of those responsibilities. We’ll help by providing templates for bylaws and guidance on legal compliance, as well as support with chapter operations if your revision process is held up by tasks unrelated to the actual bylaw revision itself. Whatever you need, we are here to help with it! So keep an eye out for this communication, which will hit your chapter inboxes in the next few weeks. |
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| Fundraising Opportunity with Pride Partner Kendra Scott |
| Doing good has been built into Kendra Scott’s business model from the very beginning, and this is your chance for Kendra Scott to host a giveback event benefiting your chapter at your local store. Secure a slot on June 22nd from 2 - 4 PM or another date between June 15th and June 23rd to bring an exclusive shopping experience to your community. PFLAG Pride Partner Kendra Scott will contribute 20% of all purchases made during your event directly to your chapter. Additionally, you'll receive a custom online code valid for 48 hours, extending the fundraising opportunities even further. Kendra Scott provides all necessary marketing materials to promote your event locally. Sign up now (before May 15th)! Kendra Scott will reach out after May 15th to confirm your event details. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage your community, boost chapter funding, and enjoy beautiful jewelry. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited! |
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| A new PFLAG Connects: Communities Meeting! |
| When our friends at Gender Spectrum reached out to us after announcing they might need to shut their doors and end their support meetings due to lack of resources, we immediately answered the call. And now, we are excited to announce the launch of the newest addition to our PFLAG Connects: Communities (PCC) program: the PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Community. PCC provides safe, virtual, moderated spaces where people with shared experiences can connect each month to gain support, ask questions, and learn from others—and that’s exactly what this new community will do. To start, we are launching a parent group, the PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Parent Community, which will meet for 90 minutes on the third Monday of each month, at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, May 20th. Anyone who is a parent or caregiver of a young person who is gender diverse is welcome; the only requirement is to register in advance. This is an opportunity to bring new people to the PFLAG family and to connect them directly with our chapters for in-person support. If your chapter has a gender-focused support meeting, please let your Chapter Engagement staffer know so they can assist you in adding that information to the PFLAG National website AND direct attendees to those meetings. We are proud of this new level of partnership with our friends at Gender Spectrum, and excited to offer not only this new virtual space, but to support chapters by creating this new pipeline to in-person support at your meetings. |
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| PFLAG Academy Online: April 2024 |
| TONIGHT! Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT: Creating Confident Leaders: Effective PFLAG Chapter Boards Looking for help building a sustainable nonprofit board for your chapter? Join the PFLAG National Chapter Engagement team as we explore the ins and outs of a successful PFLAG chapter board structure and leadership. Equip yourself with the necessary tools and skills to guarantee the long-term sustainability of your chapter Register today! On-Demand Sessions |
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| | | Access through the PFLAG Member Portal to find resources, toolkits, branding materials, and more for Chapter Leaders! |
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| All of PFLAG's branding assets, including the chapter logo generator, the branding guide, and more! |
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| Use the PFLAG Member Portal to update your chapter contact info, membership lists, leadership rosters and meetings. |
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(202) 467-8180 | love@pflag.org |
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