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All Out is a LGBT organization commited to bbringing people power to the movement for equality.

Description
All Out seeks to mobilize millions of people around the world at key moments of crisis and opportunity, shifting policy and cultural norms. They petition world leaders and global organizations and use creative tactics - online and offline - to capture the attention of global media around the fight for equality. By mobilizing millions of people around the world in partnership with grassroots leaders, All Out hopes to achieve in 10 years what may have taken 50.

Behind All Out
In 76 countries it's a crime to be gay. All Out is changing laws and shifting cultural norms to build a world where no person has to sacrifice their family, freedom, safety or dignity because of who they are or who they decide to be with. All Out responds rapidly to international crises and opportunities, providing ways to encourage equality everywhere. In its first three years, All Out has launched over 150 campaigns in 35 countries.

Financial Support
All Out is also bringing pure financial power to the movement. Right now, hundreds of millions of dollars go to fight for equality in the United States each year. But less than $1 is spent in Africa for every $10 spent in the U.S. All around the world, we see that the communities facing the toughest fights have the fewest dollars to fight back against powerful and well-resourced governments, religious institutions and media institutions who are pushing them into the shadows.

History
All Out is run by an international team with headquarters in New York City and staff currently based in Argentina, Brazil, France, and the United Kingdom. Andre Banks, Executive Director of All Out and Jeremy Heimans, CEO of Purpose are the co-founders of All Out. All Out is an independently governed and financed global movement that operates as a 501(c)(4) nonproﬁt advocacy organization focused on changing policy. All Out maintains a 501(c)(3) fund, administered by the Tides Foundation, focusing on education and changing culture.

Fundraising
Approximately 85% of funds donated to All Out go directly into the campaigning work. The other 15% goes to important organizational needs like management, fundraising, legal advice, accounting support, and infrastructure – all of which are vital to keep us running. All Out does not accept financial contributions from corporations or governments - this makes them accountable to their members. Some well-known foundations that donate to All Out are: • The Ford Foundation • The Oak Foundation • The Sigrid Rausing Trust • The Schmidt Family Foundation’s ‘11th Hour Project’ • The Gill Foundation On average, the organization runs about 60 campaigns a year and nearly 5000 people join the movement every day. In a recent survey of All Out members, more than 60% indicated that their participation with All Out was the first time they had been involved with lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans issues. And while many members identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, just as many All Out members are straight allies.