A Commitment to Equity​

The Visibility Impact Fund recognizes the racial and class inequity present in traditional philanthropy. We are committed to giving the most marginalized in the bi+ communities significant control over what grants the giving circle votes on and awards. The following elements reflect our commitment to racial equity, transgender inclusion, and intersectionality: 

 

• The Grant-making Committee will review and approve which grants advance for consideration by circle members. This committee has no giving requirement. Grant-making Committee members who are part of our grant review process will be provided stipends to compensate them for their labor and expertise.

• The Leadership Team and the Grant-making Committee will work together to conduct the initial review of all grant applications. A slate of qualified grants selected by the Grant-making Committee and the Leadership Team will be forwarded to the full giving circle membership for final selection.

• Every giving circle member has one vote, regardless of the amount of their monthly contribution. 

• The Leadership Team will engage in outreach to BIPOC, trans, gender non-conforming, and other multiply marginalized bi+ communities to foster broadly inclusive membership and leadership.