LGBTQ+ donors as a philanthropic constituency

Elizabeth J. Dale and Nicole J. Plastino

Chapter 3 in Advancing Research in Philanthropy and Education, 2025, pp 50-65 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: LGBTQ+ donors are a distinct and emerging philanthropic constituency in higher education. This chapter explores how LGBTQ+ donors engage with higher education institutions and how these institutions have adapted their advancement strategies to cultivate them. Drawing on existing research and interviews with advancement professionals, the authors explore who LGBTQ+ donors are, their motivations for giving, and how their philanthropy manifests in the higher education context. Key findings indicate that LGBTQ+ donors are influenced by both identity-based factors and broader philanthropic motivations, and campus climate and student experiences play a significant role in LGBTQ+ alumni giving. This research contributes to the growing scholarship on LGBTQ+ philanthropy in higher education and offers valuable insights for advancement professionals, including the importance of recognizing intersectionality, aligning institutional values with LGBTQ+ equality, and refining data collection practices to better engage LGBTQ+ donors.

Keywords: LGBTQ+ Philanthropy; Higher Education; Fundraising; Alumni Giving; Donor Diversity; Identity-Based Philanthropy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781789904093
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