LGBTI Rights Project Business Plan 2015

The International
LGBTI Strategies
& Policies
Program
Business Plan: FY16 – FY20
An outline of how the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins University School
of Advanced International Studies will conceptualize, build, and launch a multidisciplinary
program aimed at making LGBTI rights a pillar of geostrategic thinking around the globe.
9/24/2015

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Business Plan
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 1
Introduction 1
The Need 2
The Approach 3
Current Players 4
Program Components 5
Engaging SAIS Students 6
Connection to Johns Hopkins 6
Growth Plan 6
Conclusion 7
Attachments List 7
Appendix A: Timetables for Growth 8
Appendix B: Budget 13
Appendix C: Fundraising Projections 14
Appendix D: Personnel Explanations 15
Appendix E: Biographies of Initial Leadership 17
Appendix F: Listing of Current Leaders in the Field 20

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Executive Summary
“To make LGBTI rights a pillar of geostrategic thinking”
The Center for Transatlantic Relations intends to develop and grow the International LGBTI Strategies
and Policies Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. This program will
be unique in its focus on bridging the gap between international grassroots LGBTI activism and the
policy makers who directly impact LGBTI communities. This will be accomplished by applying a
geopolitical lens to integral research and programming activities made available to a wide range of
relevant constituencies.
Included in this program will be several components that the initiators view as critical:
 Scholarly research that examines the intersect between various LGBTI issues and various fields,
the current landscape of resources and services available to grassroots activists working to
combat LGBTI issues internationally and LGBTI focused policy makers, the very nature of
discrimination and inequity at local, state and international levels, as well as the impact of that
discrimination and inequity; and
 Forum space for activists, policy-makers and key influencers to discuss the intersect between
various LGBTI issues and various fields, and best practices in how to formulate strategy that
adeptly addresses the disparate issues facing LGBTI communities internationally; and
 Relevant programming that equips members with the skills and resources necessary to combat
LGBTI discrimination and inequity in their home states.
A detailed growth plan for the first five years of operation is in place to facilitate the placement of the
program as a thought leader on a global level, and a go-to provider for scholarly research and
programming for the LGBTI community and its allies. The plan will be implemented as resources become
available. This includes outreach to interested donors – including individual philanthropists as well as
corporate and foundation partners – to provide current use and endowed funding for the program.
Introduction
LGBTI rights are the theater for the conflict between the evolution of modernity and the forces of
yesteryear. The Center for Transatlantic Relations (CTR) views human rights as the "third pillar" of
international relations, next to, and as important as, security and economic relations. In the realm of
Human Rights, LGBTI rights is at the cutting edge; hence it needs to be understood and considered as an
important part of strategic thinking – an element of geostrategic considerations.
The expertise that CTR possesses in running a strategic think tank, and the long standing relationship the
center has with the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University,
positions CTR perfectly to launch this initiative as a leader in the field. As part of a prestigious academic
institution, CTR is known for being able to provide a safe, trusted, and unbiased environment for the
most sensitive discussions while bringing together individuals with various opinions and backgrounds. Its
strong connections with the diplomatic communities in Washington, D.C., and numerous member states
of the European Union has transformed CTR into a sought after partner, whose expertise is highly
regarded. The members of the team already in place – high profile fellows and experts on human rights
issues, including former ambassadors and other members of the diplomatic corps – paired with an
emphasis on bridging the gap between grass roots activism and strategic policy making in global capitals
makes both the initiative and approach unique.

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The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program ("The Program") is a distinct and major part of
the Center for Transatlantic Relations interests. Currently, under the auspices of The Program, work has
already begun on different projects such as The Geopolitics of LGBTI Rights Forum Series and Equality
blog. Additionally, the Managing Director is one of the co-founders of the soon to be launched
Ambassadors for Equality initiative, a joint public support effort for LGBTI rights by former and sitting
ambassadors from all around the world.
The Program, will distinguish itself by elevating the subject of LGBTI rights to a strategic level in
international affairs. The different aspects of LGBTI rights need to be looked at as different components
of one issue. This comprehensive perspective has rarely been approached and it seems those
governments and human rights organizations, first and foremost LGBTI organizations, need support for
these research and analyses. Global LGBTI rights in each region and even countries are a complex
problem, the strategic aspects of which have so far not been looked into in a geopolitical context. It is
our goal, that institutionalized research and policy development will lead to a better understanding of
the long term international implications of granting or denying of LGBTI rights. At the same time it will
provide strategic advice to the LGBTI community itself in its international efforts.
With the recent developments in both the advancement of the rights of LGBTI people in some countries,
and the backsliding of democracy, including LGBTI rights in others, there is a compelling case for a
separate Program, embedded within the prestigious School of Advanced International Studies at Johns
Hopkins University. Ultimately the Program will become a trusted place to discuss international LGBTI
rights issues, a platform for research and education, advice and the development of strategies.
The Need
The issues comprised within LGBTI rights are increasingly an issue of general human rights. The reasons
for the improvements and advancements that many countries have experienced are manifold, but still
much of the world relegates its LGBTI citizenry to sub-human status. Undeniably, the LGBTI community
has waged an enormously successful struggle in the last several decades. It has now almost become
mainstream to support LGBTI rights in the United States and other western countries (not just Western
Europe but also Central and Eastern Europe); even if the rights of LGBTI people are still incomplete in
some of those traditional democracies. The fact that the human rights community has embraced LGBTI
rights has been a major source of these advancements.
The nature of LGBTI rights efforts internationally has changed dramatically. Moving from being a set of
issues which were centered on survival, protection, and in the most progressive states, acceptance,
LGBTI rights have now become much more than that. They have become a frontier between true
democracies, with a rule of law, respect, and a guarantee for human rights, and countries that are
authoritarian, dictatorial, and/or an eddy for immature democracies. Not denying the fact that full social
acceptance will continue to be a problem even in the most advanced of democracies, there is a general
recognition by the grass roots community that the focus now need to move beyond their own countries.
Their efforts at home are more and more intertwined with efforts internationally.
In fact, LGBTI rights have emerged as one of the most important aspects of global human rights. As a
result of the aforementioned successes, the LGBTI/human rights community has begun to shift focus
and efforts to the inequities that exist for the LGBTI community internationally. This of course is a
different and totally new territory, where expertise and experience gained by earlier human rights

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causes (human rights and democracy in Eastern Europe, the struggle against apartheid, against anti-
Semitism, and of course the civil rights movement in the US) are useful but certainly not enough. It
would be irresponsible and even dangerous to simply draw a parallel between earlier human rights
causes and the varied LGBTI rights issues, for a number of reasons:
First: LGBTI rights are embedded in very different historic, cultural, and religious contexts; and
Second: LGBTI rights contain an element of sexuality, adding additional layers of complexities in some
cultures; and
Third: Cutting across social boundaries, the LGBTI community is present in all walks of life and social
classes, cultural groups and political convictions, races and gender identities, as well as religions and
cultures across the globe – LGBTI people are as mixed, as diverse, and as complex as humankind itself;
and
Fourth: LGBTI rights have a significant economic impact – younger consumers in the wealthiest
countries will likely punish companies that discriminate openly against LGBTI people – with LGBTI
consumers and their allies representing a significant portion of the consumer market, often
demonstrating cutting edge taste and interest, and making up the fastest growing segment for some
industries including the travel industry globally; and
Fifth: As democratic rights are under threat in many countries which once seemed to have been on track
to becoming solid and lasting democracies, LGBTI right are a canary in the coal-mine for larger
underlying issues.
The Sochi Olympics energized the LGBTI movement internationally, as the Russian president
underestimated the international reactions to his LBGT-directed policies. However, it can be said that
the Olympics could have been leveraged more effectively had the LGBTI community taken its actions in
the framework of a clear strategy.
In summary, as a result of all the great efforts and the tectonic changes that have taken place in the past
few years, the movement has grown up. However it needs to grow also in its strategic thinking, which is
clearly lacking from it international efforts, even if some of its efforts and campaigns are strategic in
nature and some of their seemingly less strategic actions are definitely strategic in their impact.
The backsliding of LGBTI rights in Russia is, of course, of special importance. Russia is a European
country, it is a member of the Council of Europe, it is an important contributor to Western Culture, and
was on track to becoming a full-fledged market economy and pluralistic democracy. No one expected
this to happen overnight, but the sliding back is remarkable. Therefore it should remain a centerpiece of
action. However in other parts of the world the situation is even worse and there are grades of
violations and discrimination- from outright execution to, forced sex operations to exclusion from
society- that require a differentiated approach, but in a strategic way.
The Approach
The issue of LGBTI rights is a truly transatlantic one. The United States, Canada, and members of the
European Union and NATO must continue to be at the forefront of these efforts internationally and
cooperate as they do on other strategic issues. CTR has a breadth of experience working on democracy

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and human rights issues across the Atlantic. Leveraging that experience a long term program called
“International LGBTI Strategies and Policies" has been created to address the multifaceted and nuanced
complexities of moving LGBTI rights into the international arena. It will continue to be developed in
close cooperation with the LGBTI community to engage in policy development and research on all the
international aspects of LGBTI rights. The Program intends to become one of the premier platforms on
international LGBTI rights issues.
Our close cooperation with Congress, the US administration, the European Commission, the European
Parliament and national governments, the international media as well as the think-tank community puts
us in a unique position to also help influence policies on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Program will include the development of, and advising on, both strategy and policy. The Center will
provide the international expertise, based on the experience of its principals, in dealing with the most
difficult strategic issues, democracy building, human rights, and diplomacy. An important, but perhaps
neglected, aspect of this will be the economic impact of denying (or promoting) LGBTI equity in relevant
markets. Projects of this nature will be conducted in cooperation with the private sector and from
individuals with private sector experience and engagement. The Center can also help educate LGBTI
leaders and activists on international thinking, international negotiations and the use of different
elements of diplomacy (hard and soft) to advance LGBTI rights. It is appropriate to think of this
component of the Program as the marriage between a “think-tank” and a “do-tank”.
The Program will also commission the comprehensive study of legal, cultural, historic and political
aspects of LGBTI rights on a global, regional, and national level. The Center intends to establish
fellowships for top level young scholars for the study and research of the international and strategic
aspects of LGBTI/human rights issues. In the study of certain national conditions – both for the purpose
of serving as examples and because they should be considered most urgent – some research will be lead
and informed by pilot studies. The findings of all research will be published and distributed
internationally.
In cooperation with LGBTI organizations, the Program will also continue to hold conferences, seminars
and workshops with top experts in international relations and human rights. These endeavors will be
designed to engage with leading politicians and opinion leaders, governments, and the private sector
across the Atlantic.
Current Players (Partners/Competitors)
The LGBTI/human rights community can build on the experience and successes of major LGBTI
organizations currently in the field, but it must also take into account other "mainstream" or “Ally”
organizations that have vested interests in these issues as dictated by their mission or organizational
culture. It has also helped that celebrities - LGBTI or "straight"- like Madonna and Lady Gaga, Elton John,
leading sports figures and others have done their part to stand up for rights. Further emphasizing a
growing movement internationally, the support, and the coming out, of leading politicians like John
Baird, Canadian Foreign Minister, have had a significant impact.
Included in Appendix E is an initial review of some of the larger LGBTI and Allied organizations that are
doing work on, or are vested in, LGBTI rights issues internationally. This list represents both the field of
potential collaborators, and those that the Project would compete directly against for existing limited
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maximize resources while ensuring the greatest level of collaboration and mutual benefit. Additionally,
the Project proposes a more in-depth analysis of the field in the early stages to learn where service and
knowledge gaps exist to focus efforts in those areas.
Program Components
The Program will include multifaceted components that meet the current needs of the global LGBTI
rights movement. These components will be designed to both inform and equip the plethora of
stakeholders that work at every level of the movement. These components will include:
Mapping Project
An assessment of the current stage in LGBT focused research projects aims to map the mainstream
interests and the directions pursued in this field. It will also deliver a clear image of the challenges this
type of research is facing both in terms of resources and access to viable data. It will provide a frank
understanding of the rationale behind focusing on certain topics and regions.
Fellows
Experts, both resident and non-resident, that will contribute to the body of research being conducted at
CTR focused on LGBTI rights from a geopolitical strategy perspective. They will also contribute to policy
positions, and will be the key conveners of conferences, workshops and roundtables hosted by the
Program.
Scholars
These leaders from a variety of sectors will contribute to the content being produced by the Program.
This will largely include expert blog posts on the Equality Blog, and scholarly articles that are published.
Ambassadors for Equality
Leveraging the firm belief of many in the diplomatic community that LGBTI rights are an integral
element of human rights to bolster the efficacy of the Program; this element will ensure the inclusion of
countries both with excellent records on human rights, and those without.
Publications
Each year a variety of scholarly articles, key research, and policy papers will be published to ascertain
relevant strategies necessary for success in the global LGBTI rights movement, and equip interested
stakeholders will the skills and resources needed for success.
Special Events
Including conferences, workshops, panels and roundtables, the special events hosted by the Program
will illuminate areas of growth and opportunity for the LGBTI rights movement internationally, engage a
variety of sectors and leaders to promote an open and ongoing dialogue, and to disseminate policy
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Media Center
In recognition of the critical role that the press corps plays in raising awareness of global issues, a media
center will be formed to engage the media, train them on issues pertinent to the discussion of LGBTI
rights, and maintain an open source of information for those that are putting LGBTI issues in front of
global, regional, state and local audiences.
Engaging SAIS Students
An important part of the Project’s mission is to bring an added value to the student experience at SAIS,
and contribute to the School’s efforts to prepare them for successful, fulfilling careers in international
affairs. Through Project activities and research, the student body will have access to a wide range of
information about the LGBTI rights movement and its impact on various fields; with a focus on elements
of high importance in current global dynamics.
Moreover, the Project intends to work closely and consult with LGBTI groups at Johns Hopkins
University. This effort should result in the reflection of the students’ interests in project activities.
Student participation is critical to the success of the Project. It will rely and value their involvement and
through activities, research projects, internships offered, and tailored seminars which will advance the
University’s mission by facilitating student learning and development for maximizing academic and
personal success.
Connection to Johns Hopkins University
The Program exists under the operational umbrella of the Center for Transatlantic Relations (CTR), an
entity of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). As such, it
is guided, and held accountable, by all JHU accounting standards and practices. These standards and
practices are informed by Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), and undergo an audit each
fiscal year.
Funds for this project will be released according to the discretion of the Managing Director of the
Program unless otherwise restricted by the donor. Restricted gifts will be executed according to the
restriction placed upon the gift by the donor. In scenarios where the gift exceeds fifty thousand dollars
($50,000), a gift agreement will be signed by both the donor and the Program that outlines the nature of
the gift, a payment schedule, and any restrictions placed upon how the gift is spent, including whether
or not the gift will be for current use or endowed purposes.
Each year the Program will create an operational budget that outlines anticipated revenue and
expenses. This budget will be reconciled monthly according to actual revenue and expenses and any
necessary adjustments to spending will be made. The Managing Director will oversee this process.
Included in the Appendices of this document is a budget that covers the first five fiscal years of
operation for the Program as well as an explanation of the personnel positions anticipated over the next
five years.
Growth Plan
As outlined in Appendix B, the Program has developed a growth plan for the first five years of operation.
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During this initial phase programming will be limited to the creation of an Equality Blog, expert panels
hosted at SAIS, the development of specific short term research projects like the a historical overview of
the LGBTI situation in Cuba and a series of Ambassadorial Dinners.
As resources become more readily available in the second phase the Program will continue to recruit
expert scholars from the international movement, establish initial workshops to purvey best practices in
establishing strategic LGBTI policies internationally, and create a media center. Donor support will
continue to be established through the creation of an endowment, and events will be held around the
United States and in key markets internationally. This will be coupled with direct and indirect capital
raising campaigns. Key staff will also be hired in this phase.
The third phase of growth focuses on the establishment of the Program as a thought leader in LGBTI
Rights internationally. This will be accomplished through the publication of initial research, the
continuation of the forum series and growth of the Equality Blog. Meanwhile, the media center will
expand its scope of work, and the first international forum will be held.
Phases four and five will bring about the establishment of an international brand that is recognized as a
leader in the development of strategy for international LGBTI rights. The Program will be viewed as a
credible source for research on the geopolitics of the movement, and will be sought after for best
practices in policy making by grassroots activists and legislators alike. By this point clear departments
will exist within the Program that highlight the distinction between scholarly and programmatic work,
and the Program will have a significant online and traditional media presence.
Conclusion
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program at the Center for Transatlantic Relations looks
forward to enjoying a position of prominence in the global geopolitical thought community. The
Program will take a leadership role in establishing clear strategy and policy recommendations for
bridging the gap between grass roots advocacy and policy making reform in the area of LGBTI rights. This
will be accomplished through research, education, convening of key stakeholders, and the publication of
policy recommendations.
The work of this Program will be supported through the infrastructure provided at the Johns Hopkins
University School of Advanced International Studies, and through a robust fundraising strategy that will
cultivate the philanthropic support needed.
Additionally, the Program will draw upon the expertise of current and former diplomats, private sector
executives, NGO leaders, front-line workers, as well as students both at Johns Hopkins and from
Universities from around the world. This diversity of perspective will ensure both relevance of work, and
depth of content.
Attachments:
Appendix A – Timetables for Growth
Appendix B – Budget
Appendix C – Fundraising Projections
Appendix D – Personnel Explanations
Appendix E – Biographies of Key Initial Leadership
Appendix F – Listing of Existing Leaders in the Field

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix A
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Time Tables
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STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
STAGE 1
ACTIVITIES Timeline DEVELOPMENT
The Geopolitics of the LGBTI
Rights Forum Series
Launched in May 2015, ongoing Grants and partnership with similar think tanks, NGOs,
and embassies. Since the beginning of the series, events
were organized in cooperation with The Pulitzer Center,
Human Rights First, and Alturi.
Equality Blog Launched in June 2015, ongoing Grants and partnerships
Ambassador’s Dinner Series Launched in June 2015, ongoing Beginning of individual gift recruitment, building VIP
support and individual donor base
International presence Eighteen: 22 LGBTIQ Jewish
Forum, Salzburg, August 2015
Prague Pride Business Forum,
Prague, August 2015
Networking, partnerships
Recruit Key Fellows/Nonresident
fellows
October 2015 Fellowship revenue, project based grants
Establish Advisory Board October 2015 Individuals and Champions
Establish parameters and plan for
programs
October 2015 Grants and program gifts
Ambassadors for Equality (AE) Ongoing development/launched
by December 2015
TBD

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STAGE 2
Rights Forum Series
Ongoing Grants and partnership with similar think tanks, NGOs,
and embassies.
Equality Blog Ongoing Grants and partnerships
Ambassador’s Dinner Series Ongoing Beginning of individual gift recruitment, building VIP
Publications (books, reports,
articles)
2016 Grants and program gifts
LGBTI workshop (training &
networking)
July/August 2016 Grant
Start fellowship program, increase
layering of fellows (resident/non-
resident)
2016 Grants, program gifts, individuals, project based grants
Establish International Annual
Forum/GALA
October 2016 Program gifts, grants and sponsorships
Begin to layer AE and diplomatic
initiatives
2016 TBD
Media center established April 2016 Program gifts, individual donors
Hire key staff January, June, October Grants, gifts, Major gifts
Build donor base through events
and individual gift recruitment
2016 Individual gifts
Secure Champion(s) to underwrite
funding
December 2016 Major gift(s)
Establish Endowment fund January 2016 Individual gifts and champion

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STAGE 3
Rights Forum Series
and embassies.
Publications (books, reports,
articles)
Ongoing Grants and program gifts
networking)
Fellowship program, increase
resident)
Ongoing Grants, program gifts, individuals, project based grants
Annual International Forum; build
International Forums for
business/economics and
diplomacy
October 2017 Sponsorships, grants and gifts
Expand media role through
campaigns
Ongoing Program gifts, grants
Begin to layer AE and diplomatic
initiatives
Ongoing TBD
Build staff and infrastructure 2017 Endowment, Fellowship funding, sponsors, gifts
Expand advisory board based on
reputation and network
2017 Sponsorships, individuals and champions
Establish Chair January 2017 Endowment
Expand support base through
donor activities, grant writing,
partnerships and sponsorships
Ongoing base on financial goals Broad funding and engagement of champions

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STAGE 4
Rights Forum Series
and embassies.
Publications Ongoing Grants and program gifts
networking)
Fellowship program, increase
resident)
Ongoing Grants, program gifts, individuals, project based grants
Media Center – continuation, with
key recognition points
Establish Academic program
through Chair and Fellows’
expertise
September 2018 Program gifts/University
Expand and upgrade fellowship
programs
Ongoing Endowment, Fellows, grants, gifts
Continue to build international
forums adding Governments and
security focused initiatives
Ongoing Program gifts, grants, individuals, and sponsorships
Continue AE initiatives Ongoing TBD
Continue donor, sponsorship,
partnerships and grant activity
Ongoing Expanding donor and revenue base

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STAGE 5
Rights Forum Series
and embassies.
Publications Ongoing Grants and program gifts
networking)
Media Center – continuation, with
key recognition points
Consolidate academic program
through Chair and Fellows’
expertise
Ongoing Program gifts/University
Continue to build international
forums adding Governments and
security focused initiatives
2018-2019 Program gifts, grants, individuals, and sponsorships
Continue AE initiatives Ongoing TBD
Continue donor, sponsorship,
partnerships and grant activity
Ongoing Expanding donor and revenue base
Expand and upgrade fellowship
programs
Ongoing Endowment, Fellows, grants, gifts
Known convener of choice Champion donor
Communication capability VIP donor group
Consulting group
Developing curricula/education
program

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix B
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Budget
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The budget below represents a five-year growth plan for the Program if resources were not an issue. Included is these lines are all of the
personnel described in Appendix D, programs described under the Program Components section of the Business Plan, and associated expenses
with a major Center with the proposed caliber. As resources become available, the actual budgets for each fiscal year, as set by the Executive
and Managing Directors and approved by the Board of Advisors, will scale appropriately to ensure the sustainability and continued growth of the
Program.
Expenses
Personnel $314,900 $727,704 $1,549,208 $2,558,312 $3,292,716
Professional Services $30,000 $40,000 $65,000 $80,000 $111,000
Travel $40,000 $55,000 $75,000 $95,000 $115,000
Printing and Publications $15,000 $30,000 $60,000 $80,000 $130,000
Conferences and Meetings $5,000 $15,000 $50,000 $70,000 $90,000
Events $0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $95,000
Supplies $15,000 $25,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000
Equipment $0 $0 $15,000 $25,000 $30,000
Other $5,000 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $35,000
SUBTOTAL $424,900 $927,704 $1,924,208 $3,063,312 $3,958,716
IDC $59,486 $129,879 $269,389 $428,864 $554,220
TOTAL $484,386 $1,057,583 $2,193,597 $3,492,176 $4,512,936
Total Revenue $590,000 $1,815,000 $3,832,500 $8,470,000 $9,385,000
Total Expenses $484,386 $1,057,583 $2,193,597 $3,492,176 $4,512,936

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix C
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Fundraising Projections
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The projections below represent what the Program believes that it can realistically raise based on the
current pipeline of donor and donor prospects that it has identified. While there are numerous external
factors that can influence the fundraising success of the Program, these numbers attempt to take into
account those factors. These numbers are based solely on the existing pipeline of prospects and does
not account for anticipated growth in the pool of prospects and the inevitable introduction of new
support from unforeseen sources.
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20
Annual Gifts $69,000 $119,000 $89,000 $99,000 $74,000
Major Gifts $215,000 $265,000 $415,000 $465,000 $580,000
Corporate & Foundation Gifts $50,000 $545,000 $540,000 $520,000 $525,000
Endowment Revenue $0 $9,000 $41,625 $92,250 $165,375
Consulting $0 $20,000 $80,000 $200,000 $250,000
Events $0 $35,000 $50,000 $65,000 $80,000
Other $5,000 $15,000 $30,000 $45,000 $60,000
SUBTOTAL $339,000 $1,008,000 $1,245,625 $1,486,250 $1,734,375
Endowment Gifts $200,000 $725,000 $1,125,000 $1,625,000 $1,625,000
Total Raised $539,000 $1,733,000 $2,370,625 $3,111,250 $3,359,375

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix D
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Personnel Explanations
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Title Description
Executive Director
This position will be responsible for overseeing all activities
within the Program and directly supervises the Academic
Director, Managing Director, and Administrative Support.
They will be a shared line with CTR for the first three years of
the Program with shared responsibility for other CTR
initiatives.
Academic Director
This position will be responsible for overseeing all curriculum
development, research, and scholarly activities associated
with the Program. They will directly supervise the Academic
Coordinator, Distinguished Scholars, Scholars
Managing Director
This position will be akin to the Chief of Staff for the Program.
They will be responsible for daily operations of the Program
as well as all financial oversight. They will directly supervise
the Manager of University Affairs/Development position,
Communications staff, International Program Managers and
Coordinators.
Manager of University Affairs/Development
This position will be responsible for coordinating all Program
activities within the larger Johns Hopkins institution,
coordinate all grant reports, donor stewardship, and solicit
new financial support for the Program.
Academic Coordinator
This position will be responsible for coordinating all the
activities of the interns, and will support the scholarly activity
of the scholars participating in the Program. They will directly
supervise the interns.
Distinguished Scholars
These scholars will come from a global community of
accomplished scholars and practitioners who have significant
experience in the field and will be primary contributors to the
scholarly work produced by the Program.

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix D
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Personnel Explanations
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Scholars
These scholars will be rising stars within their fields who have
significant interest in the subject matter expertise of the
Program and wish to contribute to the scholarly work
produced by the Program. Each year there will be at least one
resident scholar. After the first year of the Program non-
resident scholars will also be added to the staff. These
scholars will spend a partial year in Washington, DC at the
Program headquarters, and the remainder of their year
conducting research and executing program priorities in their
home countries.
Admin. Support This position will manage the office, provide clerical support
to the Executive Director, Academic Director, Managing
Director, and support the scholars program.
Communications/Media Manager
This position, in collaboration with SAIS and JHU
communications departments, will interface with all media
outlets, coordinate all social media initiatives, manage the
Equality Blog, and develop and execute the communications
strategy for the Program. They will directly supervise the
Communications Coordinators.
Communications Coordinator This position will support the Communications/Media
Manager in their work to promote the Program.
International Program Manager
This position will develop and execute all non-scholarly
programming that is produced by the Program. When
relevant, this position will have specific regional expertise.
Program Coordinator
This position will support the Program manager(s) in their
work to produce meaning programming that align with the
priorities of the Program.
Intern
This position will be filled by a SAIS student interested in
getting practical experience and exposure to international
LGBTI strategy and policy making. They will support the
scholars and program staff in promoting the priorities of the
Program.

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix E
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Biographies of Key Initial Leadership
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Biographies of Key Initial Leadership
András Simonyi, Ph. D.
András Simonyi is the Managing Director of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the School of
Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Washington. He is an economist by
training and holds a PhD. in political science. He has a long professional career in multilateral and
bilateral diplomacy, international non-governmental and governmental organizations, as well as in the
private sector.
Ambassador Simonyi was Hungary’s first Permanent Representative to the NATO Council, the highest
decision making body of the Alliance. He has also served as his country’s ambassador to the United
States. He is a proponent of a concept of “spectral-power” aiming to overcome the soft and hard
power dichotomy in international affairs. He advocates a strong transatlantic relationship to which he
does not see an alternative. He is a proponent of innovation in diplomatic activities, combining
tradition with new radical ideas.
Ambassador Simonyi is a passionate proponent of democracy and human rights, as a key pillar of the
resilience of modern societies. He views LGBT rights as the cutting edge of human rights and has
devoted his efforts to make this issue a mainstay of the Center. He has been promoting the idea that
LGBT rights need to be a part of the strategic considerations of our democracies.
Ambassador Simonyi is a frequent speaker on security, energy policy, human rights and democracy.
He is a regular writer for the Huffington Post, a commentator on Newsmax and other outlets. He has
also been a guest on the Colbert report.

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Stephen Bennett, Chairman of the Volunteer Advisory Board
Stephen Bennett leads the international non-profit United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) as President and CEO.
He has a 30-year history of success in business development, strategic planning, financial
management, marketing, event production, and local and national public policy, having started his
career as a Peace Corps/VISTA volunteer in South Central Los Angeles in the aftermath of the Watts
riots.
He currently serves on the Board of Trustee of the Arcus Foundation, a leading funder of LGBTQI rights
internationally and in the US, and of conservation of the great apes. He also serves on the Board of
Trustees of The California Endowment which supports access to health care and public health in
California.
Bennett was the CEO of AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) from 1989-1993, where he was credited with
saving one of the nation’s largest AIDS service organizations from bankruptcy.
In 1992, he created and headed a national consulting practice focused on health care enterprises. The
firm assisted for-profit and not-for-profit business through strategic consulting by developing business
strategies and directing projects in managed care, financing, regional strategy, market strategy, public
policy and e-health.
In 1999 he founded TransDecisions, a logistic management software company where he served as CEO
and Chairman. TransDecisions was sold to AtRoads in 2005.
Bennett has served as adjunct faculty at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and at Pepperdine
University. Throughout his career he has volunteered his talents to public service causes, LGBTQI, HIV
and AIDS, working in mental health, breast cancer and disabilities. He has served on various boards,
including ANGLE, Leadership 18, and the National Institute for the Severely Handicapped. He is a
founding board member of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and he currently chairs the Disability
PAC.
A lifelong champion for civil rights, Bennett uses his successful business experience to focus on the
mission driven business of non-profit organizations so they can succeed in a challenging business
climate.

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Mihai Pătru
Mihai Pătru is a Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, at the School of Advanced
International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. His research focuses on human
rights issues, particularly those of LGBTI people, and their political, economic, and social implications.
His other areas of interest include political leadership in the Arab world, Arab states' foreign policies,
rentier states' internal political and social dynamics, and foreign and security policies of the European
Union.
Mihai Pătru is a career diplomat with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania (currently on leave).
Prior to joining CTR he was a Transatlantic Diplomatic Fellow at the US Department of State (2013-
2014).
He is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Bucharest. He holds a MA
in International Relations and European Studies from the Central European University in Budapest and
a BA in Arabic Language from the University of Bucharest. He published in Huffington Post and other
publications.

The SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations Appendix F
The International LGBTI Strategies and Policies Program Listing of Current Leaders in the Field
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Prominent Organizations in the International LGBTI Space
OutRight International Action: (formerly the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission)
IGLHRC is a leading international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people
who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression.
Website: http://iglhrc.org/content/about-our-work
Founded: 1990
Headquartered: New York
Council for Global Equality:
The Council for Global Equality brings together international human rights activists, foreign policy
experts, LGBTI leaders, philanthropists and corporate officials to encourage a clearer and stronger
American voice on human rights concerns impacting LGBTI communities around the world.
Website: http://globalequality.org/world-regions
Founded: 2008
Headquartered: Washington, DC
Human Rights Campaign (HRC):
HRC Global strengthens the global equality movement through public education, advocacy,
fellowships, partnerships, and research. HRC is a proud member of the International Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), a partner of the Clinton Global Initiative, and a
founding member of the Council for Global Equality.
Website: http://www.hrc.org/topics/international
Founded: 1980
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice:
Astraea is often among the first—if not the first—funder of emerging, cutting-edge LGBTIQI
organizations and activists who are fueling a powerful grassroots movement across the globe. We
provide flexible, general support grants that enable our grantee partners to pursue their own visions,
and we commit to long-term partnerships because we know social change doesn’t happen overnight.
Our grants instigate change in a range of political climates using innovative, culturally appropriate
strategies, tools, networks, and technology. We prioritize support for those sectors of our movement
that have the least access to financial resources, including lesbian-led groups, groups led by trans* and
intersex activists, groups led by LGBTIQI people of color, and groups based in rural or other geographic
areas where isolation and safety issues present barriers to visibility and community organizing.
Astraea's focus is capacity-building and leadership development, as well as media training and
communications. 2014 grantmaking to 81 grantees in 35 countries totaled $3.1 million.
Website: http://www.astraeafoundation.org/what-we-do/grantmaking
Founded: 1977
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA):
IGLA is the world federation of 1,100 member organizations in six regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin
America and the Caribbean, North America and Oceania), dedicated to achieving equal rights for
LGBTII people. ILGA enjoys consultative status at the UN ECOSOC Council, publishes an annual world
report and a map on legislation criminalizing or protecting people on the basis of their sexual

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orientation or recognizing their relationships. Currently funded by several governments (Sweden,
Finland, Norway, the Netherlands) and private foundations (including Arcus, Hivos, OSF), ILGA focuses
public and government attention on cases of discrimination against LGBTII people by supporting
programs and protest actions, asserting diplomatic pressure, providing information and working with
international organizations and the international media.
Website: http://ilga.org/what-we-do/
Founded: 1978
Headquartered: Brussels and Geneva
ARC International:
ARC plays a unique role in facilitating strategic planning around LGBTI issues internationally,
strengthening global networks, and enhancing access to UN mechanisms. We are the only
organization with a full-time presence in Geneva committed to advancing LGBTI issues within the UN
human rights system, and have played a key role in the development of the Yogyakarta Principles on
the application of International Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender
Identity. We have been successful in engaging the support of the UN High Commissioner for Human
Rights, ensuring that the records of all UN States on LGBTI issues are subjected to international
scrutiny and bringing international support to the work of NGOs in countries around the world.
Website: http://arc-international.net/
Founded: 2003
Headquartered: Canada
All Out:
With the support of several of major international foundations, among them the Arcus Foundation, All
Out has a team of international, multilingual campaigners to develop and execute viral campaigns
aimed at growing a large-scale global constituency of millions that can be regularly engaged to support
LGBTI issues.
Website: https://allout.org/en/campaign-highlights/
Founded: 2010
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute: (Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund's 501c3 arm)
Globally, Victory trains international LGBTI leaders, collaborates with political parties for greater
inclusion of LGBTI people, raises public awareness around democratic governance, and conducts
research on LGBTI political participation in countries outside of the United States. Significant
international participation also exists within Victory’s domestic programs. For more than 30 years, our
annual International LGBTI Leadership Conference has convened LGBTI leaders from around the
world. Officials learn best practices to advance equality, share common challenges and build a
network of contacts and support. Victory has included international leaders in its Candidate &
Campaign Training, David Bohnett LGBTI Leadership Fellowship, Movement Leaders Fellowship, as
well as other capacity building and leadership development programs. We also deliver workshops for
international LGBTI leaders visiting the U.S.
Website: https://victoryinstitute.org/international
Founded: 1991

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Alturi:
Scheduled to be launched in fall 2015, Alturi seeks to be an online solution that enables individuals at
all levels to take a stand against the violence and oppression facing the international LGBTII
community and provide direct help for LGBTII advocates around the world. Alturi educates, engages
and promotes collaboration on global LGBTII issues in a way that currently does not exist. Currently
there is no comprehensive, one-stop clearinghouse for information about global LGBTII communities
and there are limited channels to facilitate giving to the organizations that advocate on their behalf.
Individual donors want to make a difference internationally, but they don’t know how. They don’t
know what the issues are, they don’t know what organizations are working on these issues, and they
don’t know if the money they donate will to be well spent. Alturi bridges the gap between interest and
action. Alturi draws supporters in with fresh, compelling, and frequently updated content
documenting the social justice issues facing LGBTII people around the world. Once engaged, Alturi
provides donors with a direct channel to support the work of advocates on the front lines of the global
LGBTII movement. It does this by directing individual donors to intermediary funding partners and
non-profits based in the U.S. that are either conducting their own work to improve the lives of LGBTII
people around the world or funding local organizations doing that work.
Website: http://www.alturi.org/
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Washington, DC
Prominent LGBTI Ally Organizations
Human Rights Watch:
Human Rights Watch works for LGBTI people’s rights, with activists representing a multiplicity of
identities and issues. We document and expose abuses based on sexual orientation and gender
identity worldwide – including torture, killing and executions, arrests under unjust laws, unequal
treatment, censorship, medical abuses, discrimination in health and jobs and housing, domestic
violence, abuses against children, and denial of family rights and recognition. We advocate for laws
and policies that will protect everyone’s dignity.
Website: https://www.hrw.org/topic/LGBTI-rights
Founded: 1978
Amnesty International:
Every day, across the globe, sexual orientation or gender identity leads to abuse in the form of
discrimination, violence, imprisonment, torture, or even execution. Persecution on the basis of sexual
orientation and gender identity can take a variety of forms and these contravene the basic tenets of
international human rights law. By highlighting instances of abuse against LGBTI individuals, Amnesty's
activists work to protect the basic dignity of LGBTI people.
Website: https://www.amnesty.org/en/search/?q=LGBTI
Founded: 1961
Headquartered: London
American Jewish World Service:
American Jewish World Service is committed to building movements to fight this injustice. We are the
fourth largest U.S.-based funder of LGBTI rights worldwide, according to a 2012 report by Funders for
LGBTIQ Issues. Since 2005, we have invested nearly $9.5 million in global LGBTI rights. In 2013 alone,
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LGBTI people in 14 countries and in regional movements for change. With this support, our grantees
are coming out, speaking out, collaborating and pursuing recognition, inclusion, security and equality.
We also mobilize supporters in the U.S. to advocate for laws and policies that advance the rights of
LGBTI people in the developing world.
Website: https://ajws.org/search/LGBTI
Founded: 1985
National Endowment for Democracy:
NED is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic
institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,200 grants to support the projects
of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries.
Website: http://76crimes.com/
Founded: 1983
Headquarters: Washington, DC
Note: The list in the appendix was compiled with the assistance of Valerie Ploumpis

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