<![CDATA[Funders for LGBTQ Issues's Podcast]]>The Justice Ain’t Cheap podcast is released bi-monthly and features notable leaders in the LGBTQ movement and philanthropy working toward liberation.


]]>https://lgbtfunders.org/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:11:05 GMTMon, 17 Aug 2026 16:50:41 GMT60Funders for LGBTQ Issues<p>The Justice Ain’t Cheap podcast is released bi-monthly and features notable leaders in the LGBTQ movement and philanthropy working toward liberation.</p><p><br /></p>episodicFunders for LGBTQ Issuescommunications@lgbtfunders.orgno<![CDATA[Episode 7: Meeting the Moment – recorded live at Funding Forward 2025]]>We are living in a time that many in the movement have warned about for decades. We are witnessing intense and brutal attacks against queer and trans people of color, immigrants, disabled folks and so many other members of our communities – all the while trying to live into our mission, protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the organizations we represent.

Listen to our powerful conversation with philanthropic leaders Bilal Alkatout from Headwaters Foundation for Justice and MARS. Marshall, from Third Wave Fund, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues' President Saida Agostini-Bostic.


In this challenging moment, Bilal and MARS. offer both hope and a powerful call to action for our sector. We’re deeply grateful for the conversation – and for the brilliance, insight, and leadership of these two remarkable philanthropic changemakers.

]]>Buzzsprout-17190535Wed, 28 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>We are living in a time that many in the movement have warned about for decades. We are witnessing intense and brutal attacks against queer and trans people of color, immigrants, disabled folks and so many other members of our communities – all the while trying to live into our mission, protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the organizations we represent.<br /><br />Listen to our powerful conversation with philanthropic leaders Bilal Alkatout from Headwaters Foundation for Justice and MARS. Marshall, from Third Wave Fund, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues' President Saida Agostini-Bostic.<br /><br /><br />In this challenging moment, Bilal and MARS. offer both hope and a powerful call to action for our sector. We’re deeply grateful for the conversation – and for the brilliance, insight, and leadership of these two remarkable philanthropic changemakers.</p>no00:50:1117Episode 7: Meeting the Moment – recorded live at Funding Forward 2025full<![CDATA[Episode 1: A Billion Dollar Problem]]>“I feel like there’s a conversation that has been created definitely by philanthropy in relationship to movements that’s like, “Is this a $50,000 problem? Is this a $100,000 problem?” And I’m like, “This is a billion-dollar problem. This is a huge problem.” — Paulina Helm-Hernández

In the premiere episode of Justice Ain't Cheap, host Saida Agostini-Bostic talks with Funders for LGBTQ Issues' board members Ana Conner (Third Wave Fund) and Paulina Helm-Hernández (Foundation for a Just Society) about the heightened attacks on transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) communities and the role philanthropy plays in resourcing social justice movements.

This episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by April Bethea. It was recorded at Hangar Studios in New York City with the support of Max Solomon. It was edited by Jen Tidwell and featured guests Paulina Helm-Hernández and Ana Conner. Justice Ain’t Cheap materials were designed by Noemi Mangual-Rosa.

]]>Buzzsprout-15552578Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>“I feel like there’s a conversation that has been created definitely by philanthropy in relationship to movements that’s like, “Is this a $50,000 problem? Is this a $100,000 problem?” And I’m like, “This is a billion-dollar problem. This is a huge problem.” — Paulina Helm-Hernández</p><p>In the premiere episode of Justice Ain't Cheap, host Saida Agostini-Bostic talks with Funders for LGBTQ Issues' board members Ana Conner (Third Wave Fund) and Paulina Helm-Hernández (Foundation for a Just Society) about the heightened attacks on transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) communities and the role philanthropy plays in resourcing social justice movements.</p><p>This episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by April Bethea. It was recorded at Hangar Studios in New York City with the support of Max Solomon. It was edited by Jen Tidwell and featured guests Paulina Helm-Hernández and Ana Conner. Justice Ain’t Cheap materials were designed by Noemi Mangual-Rosa.</p>no01:00:4911Episode 1: A Billion Dollar Problemfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: We Are the Hope]]>In this episode of Justice Ain't Cheap, host Saida Agostini-Bostic talks with Trishala Deb (Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity), Imara Jones (TransLash), and Kierra Johnson (National LGBTQ Task Force) about the intersections of the attacks on reproductive rights and the LGBTQ community, as well as how philanthropy can be in right relationship with LGBTQ movements in this moment of crisis.

This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap is co-sponsored by Women's Funding Network (WFN) and Funders for Reproductive Equity (FRE).

This episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City with the support of Roscelia Ryan and Max Solomon. It was edited by Jen Tidwell and featured guests Trishala Deb, Imara Jones, and Kierra Johnson.

]]>Buzzsprout-15569827Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Justice Ain't Cheap, host Saida Agostini-Bostic talks with Trishala Deb (Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity), Imara Jones (TransLash), and Kierra Johnson (National LGBTQ Task Force) about the intersections of the attacks on reproductive rights and the LGBTQ community, as well as how philanthropy can be in right relationship with LGBTQ movements in this moment of crisis.</p><p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap is co-sponsored by Women's Funding Network (WFN) and Funders for Reproductive Equity (FRE).</p><p>This episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City with the support of Roscelia Ryan and Max Solomon. It was edited by Jen Tidwell and featured guests Trishala Deb, Imara Jones, and Kierra Johnson.</p>no01:02:3712Episode 2: We Are the Hopefull<![CDATA[Episode 6: Philanthropic Organizers Making Waves]]>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap—“Philanthropic Organizers Making Waves”—is about philanthropic organizing.

Funders' President Saida Agostini-Bostic joins three powerhouse speakers, Farrah Parkes from the Gender Justice Fund, Mike White from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Zev Lowe of the Tikkun Olam Foundation.

This Justice Ain't Cheap episode was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City and edited by Hala Hassan. Featured guests were Farrah Parks, Mike White, and Zev Lowe.

]]>Buzzsprout-16006615Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap—“Philanthropic Organizers Making Waves”—is about philanthropic organizing.</p><p>Funders' President Saida Agostini-Bostic joins three powerhouse speakers, Farrah Parkes from the Gender Justice Fund, Mike White from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Zev Lowe of the Tikkun Olam Foundation.</p><p>This Justice Ain't Cheap episode was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City and edited by Hala Hassan. Featured guests were Farrah Parks, Mike White, and Zev Lowe.</p>no00:49:2316Episode 6: Philanthropic Organizers Making Wavesfull<![CDATA[Episode 11: There's Power at the Margins!]]>Listen to Episode 11 of our podcast Justice Ain't Cheap: There's Power at the Margins! 
Funders for LGBTQ Issues President Saida Agostini-Bostic sat down with Black LGBTQ organizers Jonathan Jayes-Green, Director of the Black Migrant Power Fund (BMPF), and Rose Berry, Co-Director of the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP), to discuss their involvement in the immigrant justice movement. This episode offers a powerful conversation about why it is important for philanthropy to recognize the absence of Blackness in current conversations about immigrant justice and explores how philanthropy can invest in Black migrant communities and organizing infrastructure.

This episode is accompanied by an issue brief produced by Funders for LGBTQ Issues and sponsored by Liberty Hill Foundation, focusing on immigration and the LGBTQ communities in the U.S. Check out this issue brief here: https://lgbtfunders.org/research-item/immigration-brief/

]]>Buzzsprout-19248327Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Listen to Episode 11 of our podcast Justice Ain't Cheap: There's Power at the Margins! <br />Funders for LGBTQ Issues President Saida Agostini-Bostic sat down with Black LGBTQ organizers Jonathan Jayes-Green, Director of the Black Migrant Power Fund (BMPF), and Rose Berry, Co-Director of the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP), to discuss their involvement in the immigrant justice movement. This episode offers a powerful conversation about why it is important for philanthropy to recognize the absence of Blackness in current conversations about immigrant justice and explores how philanthropy can invest in Black migrant communities and organizing infrastructure.<br /><br />This episode is accompanied by an issue brief produced by Funders for LGBTQ Issues and sponsored by Liberty Hill Foundation, focusing on immigration and the LGBTQ communities in the U.S. Check out this issue brief here: https://lgbtfunders.org/research-item/immigration-brief/</p>no00:51:17111Episode 11: There's Power at the Margins!full<![CDATA[Justice Ain't Cheap: TRANScending Voices featuring Rickke Mananzala]]>TRANScending Voices is part of Funders for LGBTQ Issues' main podcast, Justice Ain’t Cheap. This mini-series is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of trans leaders who are not only living authentically but also reshaping the landscape of philanthropy and shifting the narrative around funding, visibility, and support. This mini-series is hosted by Alexander Lee (he/him), Deputy Director of Funders for LGBTQ Issues.
In our first episode, Alex interviews Rickke Mananzala. Rickke has been active in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and social justice philanthropy in service of racial, economic, and gender justice movements for more than two decades. He currently serves as the President of the New York Foundation, which supports community organizing and advocacy toward a more just and inclusive New York City. Before this role, he was Vice President of Programs at Borealis Philanthropy.

]]>Buzzsprout-16857195Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>TRANScending Voices is part of Funders for LGBTQ Issues' main podcast, Justice Ain’t Cheap. This mini-series is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of trans leaders who are not only living authentically but also reshaping the landscape of philanthropy and shifting the narrative around funding, visibility, and support. This mini-series is hosted by Alexander Lee (he/him), Deputy Director of Funders for LGBTQ Issues.<br />In our first episode, Alex interviews Rickke Mananzala. Rickke has been active in grassroots organizing, advocacy, and social justice philanthropy in service of racial, economic, and gender justice movements for more than two decades. He currently serves as the President of the New York Foundation, which supports community organizing and advocacy toward a more just and inclusive New York City. Before this role, he was Vice President of Programs at Borealis Philanthropy.</p>no00:25:4321Justice Ain't Cheap: TRANScending Voices featuring Rickke Mananzalafull<![CDATA[Episode 3: We Should All Be Organizers]]>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap brings together legislators and organizers on the movement front lines who have been impacted by the far right's legislative assault, targeting trans and gender non-conforming communities.

Host Saida Agostini-Bostic talks with Representative Kim Abbott (MT, HD 83), Representative Mauree Turner (OK, HD 88), and Emmett Schelling (Transgender Education Network of Texas: TENT), who are organizing against this tide of anti-trans hate.

**content warning: this episode contains references to suicide**

This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap is co-sponsored by Funders Concerned with Civic Participation (FCCP) and National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). It was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City with the support of Roscelia Ryan and Max Solomon. It was edited by Jen Tidwell and featured guests Kim Abbott, Mauree Turner, and Emmett Schelling.


Full transcript available: bit.ly/jac_ep3

]]>Buzzsprout-15358639Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap brings together legislators and organizers on the movement front lines who have been impacted by the far right's legislative assault, targeting trans and gender non-conforming communities.</p><p>Host Saida Agostini-Bostic talks with Representative Kim Abbott (MT, HD 83), Representative Mauree Turner (OK, HD 88), and Emmett Schelling (Transgender Education Network of Texas: TENT), who are organizing against this tide of anti-trans hate.</p><p>**content warning: this episode contains references to suicide**</p><p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap is co-sponsored by Funders Concerned with Civic Participation (FCCP) and National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). It was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City with the support of Roscelia Ryan and Max Solomon. It was edited by Jen Tidwell and featured guests Kim Abbott, Mauree Turner, and Emmett Schelling.</p><p><br /></p><p>Full transcript available: bit.ly/jac_ep3</p>yes01:00:4913Episode 3: We Should All Be Organizersfull<![CDATA[Episode 8: Building Beyond the Moment]]>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap features a powerful conversation with Matthew Hart, Executive Director of Global Philanthropy Project, and Happy Mwende Kinyili, Co-Executive Director of Mama Cash. Together, they explore the urgent lessons U.S. philanthropy must learn from international movements — and offer bold, visionary calls to action for funders.

]]>Buzzsprout-17312176Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap features a powerful conversation with Matthew Hart, Executive Director of Global Philanthropy Project, and Happy Mwende Kinyili, Co-Executive Director of Mama Cash. Together, they explore the urgent lessons U.S. philanthropy must learn from international movements — and offer bold, visionary calls to action for funders.</p>no01:06:47Episode 8: Building Beyond the Momentfull<![CDATA[Justice Ain't Cheap: TRANScending Voices featuring Aldita Amaru Gallardo]]>TRANScending Voices is part of Funders for LGBTQ Issues' main podcast, Justice Ain’t Cheap. This mini-series is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of trans leaders who are not only living authentically but also reshaping the landscape of philanthropy and shifting the narrative around funding, visibility, and support. This mini-series is hosted by Alexander Lee (he/him), Deputy Director of Funders for LGBTQ Issues.

In our second episode, Alex interviews Aldita Amaru Gallardo. Aldita is a philanthropic consultant, resource mobilizer, and founding director of the Action for Transformation Fund. She is an experienced grantmaker and donor organizer and serves on the Boards of Directors of Funders for LGBTQ Issues and the Women's Foundation of California. In this episode, Aldita reflects on her experience as a queer immigrant, how she got involved in this work and the world of philanthropy, and what she has learned. 

]]>Buzzsprout-18294484Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p>TRANScending Voices is part of Funders for LGBTQ Issues' main podcast, Justice Ain’t Cheap. This mini-series is dedicated to sharing the stories and experiences of trans leaders who are not only living authentically but also reshaping the landscape of philanthropy and shifting the narrative around funding, visibility, and support. This mini-series is hosted by Alexander Lee (he/him), Deputy Director of Funders for LGBTQ Issues.<br /><br />In our second episode, Alex interviews Aldita Amaru Gallardo. Aldita is a philanthropic consultant, resource mobilizer, and founding director of the Action for Transformation Fund. She is an experienced grantmaker and donor organizer and serves on the Boards of Directors of Funders for LGBTQ Issues and the Women's Foundation of California. In this episode, Aldita reflects on her experience as a queer immigrant, how she got involved in this work and the world of philanthropy, and what she has learned. </p>no00:27:2422Justice Ain't Cheap: TRANScending Voices featuring Aldita Amaru Gallardofull<![CDATA[Episode 4: The Time We've Been Waiting For]]>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap brings together Black queer and trans professionals to discuss what liberation truly looks like and means in philanthropy.

Recorded live during Funding Forward 2023 in Chicago, Funders' President Saida Agostini-Bostic joins board member Glo Ross (Arcus Foundation) and Lisa Owens (Hyams Foundation) to discuss how Black femme, trans, and gender nonconforming philanthropic leaders are organizing to build a world where everyone is free.

This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Content Maven Media in Chicago and edited by Jen Tidwell. Featured guests were Lisa Owens and Glo Ross.


]]>Buzzsprout-15576734Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap brings together Black queer and trans professionals to discuss what liberation truly looks like and means in philanthropy.</p><p>Recorded live during Funding Forward 2023 in Chicago, Funders' President Saida Agostini-Bostic joins board member Glo Ross (Arcus Foundation) and Lisa Owens (Hyams Foundation) to discuss how Black femme, trans, and gender nonconforming philanthropic leaders are organizing to build a world where everyone is free.</p><p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Content Maven Media in Chicago and edited by Jen Tidwell. Featured guests were Lisa Owens and Glo Ross.</p><p><br /></p>no01:19:1714Episode 4: The Time We've Been Waiting Forfull<![CDATA[Episode 9: Raising the Floor]]>Listen to this timely conversation with philanthropic leaders Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le, Co-Chief Executive Officers of iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, and Brenda Solórzano, Chief Executive Officer of The California Endowment, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ President Saida Agostini-Bostic. 
Our guests share insights into their increased grantmaking in this critical time when our communities need that support the most.

]]>Buzzsprout-18225326Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT<p>Listen to this timely conversation with philanthropic leaders Temi F. Bennett and Hanh Le, Co-Chief Executive Officers of iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, and Brenda Solórzano, Chief Executive Officer of The California Endowment, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ President Saida Agostini-Bostic. <br />Our guests share insights into their increased grantmaking in this critical time when our communities need that support the most.</p>no00:45:1319Episode 9: Raising the Floorfull<![CDATA[Episode 5: The Proving Ground]]>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap—“The Proving Ground”—is about the state of LGBTQ philanthropic organizing in the South.

Funders' President Saida Agostini-Bostic joins Shaena Johnson, Out in the South (OTS) Project Director, board member and OTS steering committee member Kelli King-Jackson, and Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Fellow Míchél Macklin of Texas Pride Impact Funds.

This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City and edited by Jen Tidwell. Featured guests were Shaena Johnson, Kelli King-Jackson, and Míchél Macklin.

]]>Buzzsprout-15571305Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap—“The Proving Ground”—is about the state of LGBTQ philanthropic organizing in the South.</p><p>Funders' President Saida Agostini-Bostic joins Shaena Johnson, Out in the South (OTS) Project Director, board member and OTS steering committee member Kelli King-Jackson, and Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Fellow Míchél Macklin of Texas Pride Impact Funds.</p><p>This episode of Justice Ain't Cheap was hosted by Saida Agostini-Bostic and produced by Amara Reese-Hansell and April Bethea. It was recorded with Hangar Studios in New York City and edited by Jen Tidwell. Featured guests were Shaena Johnson, Kelli King-Jackson, and Míchél Macklin.</p>no00:48:2815Episode 5: The Proving Groundfull<![CDATA[Episode 10: Listen to, and Trust, Trans People]]>Justice Ain't Cheap episode 10 brings a necessary conversation with trans philanthropic and movement leaders Andy Marra, Chief Executive Officer of Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE), and Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of Transgender Law Center, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ President Saida Agostini-Bostic.

Andy and Shelby discuss the current state of the movement, where they find hope, and issue an urgent call to the philanthropic sector to act now to preserve the rights and lives of trans people. They also share approaches their organizations are taking to navigate this moment with creativity and urgency.

]]>Buzzsprout-19007835Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Justice Ain't Cheap episode 10 brings a necessary conversation with trans philanthropic and movement leaders Andy Marra, Chief Executive Officer of Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE), and Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of Transgender Law Center, hosted by Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ President Saida Agostini-Bostic.<br /><br />Andy and Shelby discuss the current state of the movement, where they find hope, and issue an urgent call to the philanthropic sector to act now to preserve the rights and lives of trans people. They also share approaches their organizations are taking to navigate this moment with creativity and urgency.</p>no00:46:16110Episode 10: Listen to, and Trust, Trans Peoplefull