Human Rights Campaign

"For the first time, I've felt something I never expected from my own professional association: betrayal." RaShawn Hawkins, SHRM-CP, has been a SHRM member since 2017. As senior director of workplace equality at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, she's watched as SHRM has softened its language, blurred its commitments, and given space to voices actively working to dismantle progress toward equal playing fields in the workplace. But the data is clear: companies with strong LGBTQ+-inclusive policies—those scoring highest on HRC's Corporate Equality Index—consistently outperform their peers with higher revenue, stronger profits and steadier long-term performance. This past summer, investors at dozens of Fortune 500s like Apple, Costco, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Mastercard overwhelmingly voted down anti-inclusion proposals. "SHRM has chosen to appease backlash rather than stand firm in its values. That's not leadership — that's retreat." At a time when political forces are actively attacking private businesses and weaponizing fear around diversity to divide Americans, HR professionals must not retreat. This moment is a stress test of our integrity.

The Human Rights Campaign is seeking 5 final partner organizations for our Next Level program—a fully-supported partnership that provides comprehensive programming for LGBTQ+ young adults in your community. As a Next Level partner, your organization receives grant funding, comprehensive curriculum, professional training, recruitment support, and ongoing assistance to deliver career pathway development, financial health education, and wellness programming specifically designed for LGBTQ+ communities. The Human Rights Campaign provides everything: expert-developed curriculum delivered through our learning management system, professional facilitation training for your staff, participant materials, and ongoing program support. Your role is what you do best—creating the trusted environment where LGBTQ+ young people already feel safe and supported. Partnership applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with only 5 grants remaining for this cycle. Are you ready to apply for your Next Level partnership grant?

Only 5 partnership grants remain for the Human Rights Campaign's Next Level program. For organizations dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ young people, this represents a rare chance to offer something transformative to the participants you work with every day. The young people have already found their way to your program. Now you can meet them with comprehensive Next Level resources that support their career development, financial health, and personal wellness. Generic programs weren't designed with their experiences in mind. They don't address the unique challenges LGBTQ+ young adults face – from employment discrimination to biased financial systems to navigating wellness in a world that often doesn't affirm their identities. This cohort-based program combines career pathway development, financial health education, and comprehensive wellness support specifically designed for LGBTQ+ communities. Your organization provides the trusted environment where participants already feel safe. The Human Rights Campaign provides the expert curriculum,comprehensive resources, and organizational support. With only 8 partnership grants remaining this cycle, are you ready to apply for your Human Rights Campaign Next Level partnership grant?

Hospital administrators, clinic directors, and health equity leads: You know that LGBTQ+ inclusion requires staff who understand correct terminology, who can create an environment where patients feel safe, and who are equipped to build inclusive practices across your organization. That's what the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's five-part eLearning course was built for. Topics range from beginner to advanced, covering terminology, inclusive communication, and building a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees and the patients you serve feel seen and supported. Your staff can start learning immediately, on their own schedule. Request a demo today — topics range from foundational knowledge to advanced practice.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's five-part online course is designed to build inclusive practices for your staff. Give your team immediate access to eLearning modules on LGBTQ+ inclusion and allyship — short, focused courses they can take on their own time, on their own schedule. Topics range from beginner to advanced, covering terminology, inclusive communication, supporting transgender and non-binary colleagues, and building a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees don't have to hide who they are. Request a demo, give your team access, and let them start where they are. Deeper eLearning courses and instructor-led training are also available when you're ready to go further.

If you lead a child welfare agency, foster care program, youth shelter, or family services organization, your staff need LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace training. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's five-part eLearning course builds inclusive practices for your staff and the people you serve. Topics range from beginner to advanced, covering terminology, inclusive communication, and building a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees and the communities you serve feel seen and supported. Request a demo and your team can start learning immediately.