👥 ERG Leadership

Executive Sponsor(s)

• {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}

Group Lead(s)

• {Group Lead Name(s)}

Impact Champions

• {Employee Name(s)}

📍 Group Name Ideas

Community & Inclusion Focused

• Pride @ {Company Name}
• LGBTQIA+ & Allies @ {Company Name}
• Pride Network
• Pride Employee Resource Group
• Pride & Allies Network
• LGBTQIA+ Community Network

Belonging & Advocacy Focused

• Proud Together
• Spectrum @ {Company Name}
• Open & Proud
• Rainbow Network
• Equality Alliance
• Pride in Action

📋 Groups Profile Information

Short Description

{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies.

Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to foster belonging, celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, support professional growth, promote inclusion, and create a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Employees of all backgrounds are welcome to participate, learn, and support the community.

Highlights

🌟 Executive Sponsor

{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.

They are passionate about supporting this community because:

"{Insert quote from sponsor}"

👥 Group Lead Spotlight

{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.

Their favorite nonprofit is:

{Nonprofit Name}

An LGBTQIA+ leader, advocate, or role model who inspires them is:

{Person or Organization}

Suggested Group Statistics

Internal Metrics

• % of employees at {Company Name} who identify as LGBTQIA+
• Number of ERG members
• Volunteer hours contributed by members
• Donations made through group campaigns
• Event participation rate
• Activity Feed engagement

Community Insights

• Creating inclusive workplaces helps employees feel safe bringing their authentic selves to work.
• Employee resource groups play a critical role in fostering belonging, mentorship, visibility, and allyship.
• Inclusive workplaces are associated with higher employee engagement, retention, and overall well-being.
• Many LGBTQIA+ employees continue to evaluate workplace culture, benefits, and policies when deciding where to work and grow their careers.

Tip: Internal participation and engagement metrics often resonate more with employees than external workforce statistics.

💬 Activity Feed Ideas

Discussion Prompts

• What does Pride mean to you?
• Share a book, movie, podcast, or creator that has influenced your perspective.
• Highlight an LGBTQIA+ nonprofit making a difference in your community.
• Celebrate an LGBTQIA+ historical figure or changemaker.
• Share a story about belonging, allyship, or inclusion.

Engagement Campaigns

• Pride Month Storytelling Series
• LGBTQIA+ History Spotlight Campaign
• Allyship Challenge
• Employee Spotlight Series
• LGBTQIA+ Nonprofit Nomination Campaign

❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas

Pride Month Giving Campaign

Support nonprofits focused on:

• LGBTQIA+ youth
• Mental health and wellness
• Community centers
• Housing and homelessness prevention
• Equality and advocacy
• Transgender support services
• Crisis intervention programs

Employee Choice Campaign

Invite employees to nominate and vote on LGBTQIA+-focused nonprofits that are meaningful to them.

Community Impact Campaign

Support organizations advancing inclusion, equity, health, education, and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ communities.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

Consider volunteer opportunities such as:

• LGBTQIA+ community center support
• Youth mentorship programs
• Pride event volunteering
• Community outreach programs
• Crisis hotline support training
• Career mentoring
• Housing and homelessness initiatives
• Advocacy and education programs

🛠️ Recommended Resources

Articles & Research

• LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace
• 10 ways to create an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace
• LGBT+ Inclusion @ Work 2022: A Global Outlook

Educational Resources

• LGBTQIA+ terminology and glossary guides
• Allyship resources
• Inclusive workplace communication guides
• Pride Month educational materials
• LGBTQIA+ history resources

Videos & Podcasts

• LGBTQIA+ leadership stories
• Employee storytelling sessions
• Workplace inclusion discussions
• Community impact and advocacy conversations

📆 Suggested Events

June – Pride Month

• Pride Month History Series
• LGBTQIA+ Employee Storytelling Event
• Executive Fireside Chat
• Pride Volunteer Day
• LGBTQIA+ Nonprofit Giving Campaign
• Allyship Workshop

October

• LGBTQIA+ History Month Programming
• Community Education Session
• Nonprofit Spotlight Event

Throughout the Year

• Allyship Workshops
• Professional Development Sessions
• Networking Events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Community Discussions
• Nonprofit Spotlight Series
• Employee Storytelling Campaigns

💟 Nonprofits We Love

• Check out our Pride Nonprofit Collection here