POINTING TO
PROGRESS 2024
NATIONAL REPORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 9 · STAY TUNED
NATIONAL REPORT LAUNCHES OCTOBER 9 · STAY TUNED
NATIONAL LGBTQIA+ SECTOR CAPACITY REPORT
Image: Andra C Taylor Jr.
Pointing to Progress 2024 is Australian-first research by Pride by Side to understand and uncover the capacity strengths and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ sector.
Many organisations, initiatives, and projects are working towards improving the lives of queer people and communities. We know there are capacity gaps, but without robust data, we can't be sure to what extent.
Pointing to Progress and its insights aim to:
Support LGBTQIA+ initiatives in understanding their own capacity strengths and weaknesses.
Underpin advocacy efforts that build the capacity of LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
Build funders' understanding of resourcing challenges and opportunities.
Uncover opportunities for both intra and extra-sector collaboration and contribution.
Create longitudinal insight into the shifting capacity needs of LGBTQIA+ organisations.
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of LGBTQIA+ initiatives have insufficient resources and capacity to achieve their strategic goals.
of LGBTQIA+ initiatives need support to build capacity.
of LGBTQIA+ initiatives operate on a budget of less than AUD $25,000.
is the median number full-time-equivalent paid staff that LGBTQIA+ initiatives have.
(average: 5)
is the median number full-time-equivalent volunteers that LGBTQIA+ initiatives have.
(average: 7.8)
Capacity area
Self-rated performance
(out of 5)
% of initiatives that need support
1 · Increase accessible resourcing
2 · Develop long-term models
3 · Invest in capacity-building
4 · Prioritise underserved needs
5 · Collaborate and co-design
1 · Provide skills and knowledge
2 · Provide capacity and resourcing
3 · Provide financial support
4 · Support small initiatives
5 · Be an authentic partner
1 · Foster understanding of research
2 · Help identify and generate data
3 · Provide knowledge to sector
4 · Provide capacity to sector
5 · Be equitable in support provided
1 · Leverage non-financial capacity
2 · Collaborate on common ground
3 · Demonstrate value and outcomes
4 · Prioritise long-term planning
5 · Share learnings across sector
1 · Help tell and translate stories
2 · Seek-out sector stories
3 · Amplify and showcase narratives
4 · Provide skilling and capacity
5 · Foster respectful voices
1 · Provide skills and knowledge
2 · Provide capacity and resourcing
3 · Donate money equitably
4 · Connect people and networks
5 · Listen and amplify narratives
Created in conjunction with the good folks at Good Data Institute, we've collated the data into a live, interactive dashboard where you can filter, sort, and play with the data in any way you like:
In addition to the summary report and dashboard, we're also working with our friends at Social Research Centre on a deep-dive qualitative report, too. That will be out later in 2024, so make sure you stay tuned via our socials.
Pointing to Progress is an initiative of Pride by Side and we build the capacities of LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
We make sure those trying to improve outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people and communities have the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to achieve their goals.
One of the key calls-to-action from the report is for people to donate their skills and expertise to LGBTQIA+ initiatives. Luckily, we can help connect you. Become a volunteer expert for queer initiatives now!
To download the media release, additional content, and social media assets, please visit our media repository.
Special thanks to Google.org as funding partner, Good Data Institute as data partner, and Social Research Centre as thought partner in their support for Pointing to Progress.
