Quinn Gormley and I discuss what its like growing a non-profit that is part organizing part direct service and all the unique struggles of serving a marginalized community. Quinn is the executive director of the Maine Transgender Network, often referred to as MaineTransNet or MTN for short. MTN is a trans led peer to peer support network dedicated to supporting and empowering transgender people to create a world where they can thrive. Their work centers around the more than 30 support groups offered throughout the state, which, primarily in rural communities, serve more than 2,500 people each year.
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Visit Maine Transgender Network here: mainetransnet.org, there are a lot of great ways to get involved and to support this incredible organization. Also, keep a close eye on their website as they also frequently do pop up thrift store fundraisers where you can get great deals on clothes and support an amazing organization that is doing life saving work every day.
To check out the National LGBTQ TaskForce online academy follow this link. They have a lot of really great online trainings that are 100% free. You do have to register (free) and it usually clears in a day or two.
The 5, 50, 500 model that Quinn references may sound familiar, if it doesn’t and its a new concept to you, be sure to check out episode 4 where I dive into some recruitment frameworks including the 5,50,500 model and I have some materials from the TaskForce explaining that particular model in the show notes that you can download for free.
