Queerlective Inc

A nonprofit organization

$3,586 raised by 131 donors

36% complete

$10,000 Goal

We’re trying to beat last year’s total of 120 donors and compete for the Power of Many Prize, which includes a $5,000 award given to a small nonprofit with the most unique donors.

Plus there’s gifts!

  • ❤️ $5+ receives a handmade card

  • 📖 $20+ receives a handmade card and a copy of the State of Queer NH

We'll also be live on June 9th from 6 PM–8 PM making cards with local artists and sharing stories from our community.

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Why donate to us:

Queerlective was founded by 4 queer creatives in the summer of 2022. The team saw a need in the community for consistent and engaging gatherings throughout the year for the diverse community in New Hampshire.


Our Vision

  • We envision a society where queer expression is embraced and celebrated.

Our Mission

  • We celebrate and uplift our shared humanity through queer joy, art, and community connection.

Our Beliefs

  • Queerness is a radical reclamation of power in a world that expects sameness and status quo
  • Everyone has artistic potential and a right to self-expression; no art is bad art
  • Community is how we care for one another and catalyze transformative change
  • Everyone has the power to create change
  • Authenticity demands that we focus on what’s real, even if it’s hard
  • We are not afraid to fail; we embrace growth

Queerlective is building a future where art and community are the glue that holds us together. Through community-led events, creative programming, and collaborations with advocacy organizations, we create spaces for queer joy, connection, and empowerment.

Your donation helps sustain our work—supporting local artists, funding community-led initiatives, and expanding access to art as a tool for change. Whether it's providing materials for creative gatherings, funding stipends for facilitators, or strengthening our advocacy efforts, every contribution makes a difference.

CoLab: Where Art, Resilience, and Advocacy Come Together

Learn more about COLAB

  • CoLab is Queerlective’s community-powered creative space. A shared resource where art-making, mutual support, and collective action live side by side. CoLab is the cornerstone of our vision for a growing New Hampshire social change ecosystem.
  • Queerlective has always seen itself as a pioneer, laying the groundwork for a more just and joyful future. CoLab sits at the heart of that vision. From hosting vibrant community events like the Trans Resource Fair, Comic Jam, Zine Workshops, Yarn & Yap, and Paint Lab, to launching public art projects like the Queer Icon Trivia Scavenger Hunt (featured at Manchester Pride 2024), CoLab is where creativity meets purpose.
  • The space also features a Queer Little Library filled with zines and books by and for our community, and it serves as the home base for our online store supporting local queer artists.
  • Help us grow CoLab as a hub for community connection, creative leadership, and transformative joy.

State of Queer, NH

Learn more about State of Queer, NH

  • The State of Queer NH Resource Book is a living, community-powered guide to queer- and BIPOC-friendly resources across the Granite State. From affirming mutual aid groups to queer-owned businesses, local artists, and inclusive venues, this book is built to help our communities connect, survive, and thrive.

Join us in creating a stronger, more connected queer community. Donate today and be part of the movement!

Learn more about us at www.queerlective.com

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Queerlective Inc

Tax id (EIN)

88-3631771

Primary Cause(s)

LGBTQ+, Arts and Culture, Community Advocacy, Social Justice, Racial Equity

Address

72 Concord St
Manchester, NH 03101

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