This conference is for Equality Federation state partners and organizations that partner with Equality Federation or our members. We welcome staff and board members from these organizations.
Early bird registration closed on April 12.
Member Pricing
Our member pricing tiers are designed to accommodate the diverse budgets of Equality Federation's state partners.
MEMBERS ONLY Budget under $500K: $350
This rate is for staff or board members of an Equality Federation member organization with an organizational budget of less than $500,000.
MEMBERS ONLY Budget $500K-$1M: $375
This rate is for staff or board members of an Equality Federation member organization with an organizational budget between $500,000 and $1 million.
MEMBERS ONLY Budget $1M-$2M: $425
This rate is for staff or board members of an Equality Federation member organization with an organizational budget between $1 million to $2 million.
MEMBERS ONLY Budget over $2M: $450
This rate is for staff or board members of an Equality Federation member organization with an organizational budget over $2 million.
Non-Member Pricing
For non-members, including small to large nonprofits, corporate partners, funders, and more, we have established separate tiers to cater to the varied capacities of different organizations.
Small Organization Discounted Rate: $450
The small organization discounted rate is for staff or board members of an organization with an organizational budget of less than $1 million.
Medium Organization Discounted Rate: $550
The medium organization discounted rate is for staff or board members of an organization with an organizational budget between $1 million and $2 million.
Sustaining Rate: $700
The sustaining rate is for staff or board members of an organization with an organizational budget between $2 million and $10 million. This is the true per-person cost to host this event. By registering at this level, you support the sustainability of Leadership Conference.
Supporting Rate: $850
The supporting rate for funders and staff or board members of an organization with an organizational budget over $10 million. Supporting our work at this level allows us to offset the cost of attendance for all-volunteer organizations and small organizations.
Equitable Pricing Statement
As we gear up for the annual Leadership Conference, we wanted to address the current economic situation and how it may have impacted you. With the significant impact that inflation has had on everyone, we understand that this can make the conference fees a challenge. We want to assure you that we are aware of this and are doing our best to keep the pricing low.
At the same time, we recognize that financial hardship may still hinder some individuals from participating in this important event. We are hopeful our tiered registration options will offer a wide enough range of pricing options. However, if you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Janeesha Jones (janeesha@equalityfederation.org) to discuss your situation. We understand that everyone's circumstances are different, and we will do our best to assist you. However, please note that we cannot guarantee financial assistance for everyone.
At Equality Federation, our mission is to promote equity and justice for the LGBTQ+ movement. We are committed to making our events accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. To support this goal, we have implemented a tiered pricing structure for both members and non-members. This will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from the programming and networking opportunities that the conference has to offer.
We are hopeful our tiered registration options will offer a wide enough range of pricing options. However, if you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Janeesha Jones (janeesha@equalityfederation.org) to discuss your situation. We understand that everyone's circumstances are different, and we will do our best to assist you. However, please note that we cannot guarantee financial assistance for everyone. Please note: All requests for financial assistance must be submitted in writing/via email before May 31st, 2024.
We are excited to be in downtown Portland, Oregon. The link to book a hotel will be provided in your registration confirmation email. Our room rate of $224 is available until July 4th or when sold out.
At Equality Federation, we are committed to promoting inclusivity and creating a supportive environment for all attendees. To achieve this, we have made several accessibility improvements, including providing all-gender restrooms, physical and emotional accessibility resources, fragrance-free spaces, and more. If you require additional accommodations, please let us know by indicating so on your registration form.
Our workshops will include topics like organizing skills, legislative trends, incorporating racial justice in our work, and more!
Come as you feel comfortable. For some folks, that is whatever gender expression of “smart casual” fits your style; others use the guide of “This is what I usually wear to work” or “This is what I usually wear for an important external meeting.” We have had the full range and welcome it!
We will be following CDC, state, and local guidelines for safe COVID practices. Attendees will be required to be up-to-date with COVID vaccinations as determined by the CDC.
If you’d like to pay for registration for those who need assistance, please select an additional amount to pay when registering.
Joellyn, Director of Development at Joellyn@equalityfederation.org
Yes, you can transfer an already purchased ticket to another person before July 15th, 2024. Please email our Data Manager, Skye, at skye@equalityfederation.org to request a ticket transfer. If a ticket transfer is not submitted in writing by the deadline, your ticket will be forfeited as a donation to the conference. If you have additional questions, please refer to our refund policy below.
If you can no longer attend the 2024 Equality Federation Leadership Conference, refunds are possible. Cancellations received in writing/via email before June 29th, 2024, will receive a full refund to the original payment method.
Please note: no refunds will be processed after June 29th, 2024.
If you are no longer able to attend, you can also request to transfer your registration to someone in your organization or network before July 15th, 2024, OR if you don’t request a transfer we will use your registration fee to support a person to attend.
Please contact Janeesha at janeesha@equalityfederation.org for more information on these options.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Janeesha, Events Manager at Janeesha@equalityfederation.org.
With your support, we'll be able to continue our work to build the leaders of today and tomorrow, strengthen state-based LGBTQ+ organizations, and make critical progress on the issues that matter most—like protecting transgender people, ending HIV criminalization and ensuring access to care, and banning conversion therapy across the country.