Arcus Foundation

This program’s goal is to achieve the recognition and affirmation of the moral equality of LGBT people. To accomplish this goal, the program supports the efforts of religious leaders to create faith communities in which LGBT people are welcomed as equal members; it also supports civic leadership to promote the moral and civil equality of LGBT people at state, national, and international levels.

Ultimate Goal:

To achieve moral equality for LGBT people.

Measureable Program Outcome:

Increased affirmation of LGBT moral equality, support for equality in public policy, and full inclusion in religious life among people of faith.

	Goal 1 Ensure that denominations and faith-based institutions affirm LGBT moral equality and support LGBT rights.		Goal 2 Support pro-LGBT faith-based leaders who form, sustain and drive the movement or LGBT moral equality and civil rights.
	STRATEGY A Organize and advocate for denominational and institutional change.
	STRATEGY B Build and leverage alliances with progressive faith-based social justice groups.		STRATEGY C Strengthen the knowledge, skills and tools of pro-LGBT faith-based leaders.
			STRATEGY D Position religious voices to assume pro-LGBT state and national leadership roles.
			STRATEGY E Catalyze international pro-LGBT faith-based advocacy.
	STRATEGY F Develop new funder resources to support the program’s goals and ensure long-term movement sustainability.