End of the Rainbow, to which ILGA-Europe was a contributor, introduces social enterprise as an opportunity for some LGBT organizations to diversify their funding base, contribute to their financial sustainability and increase their social impact. The publication examines the growing interest in LGBT social enterprise around the world and the wide range of social enterprise models that LGBT organizations are undertaking. It also explores the experiences and lessons learned by LGBT organizations, as well as challenges they face, in developing and managing social enterprises. Finally, End of the Rainbow recommends some ways that LGBT social enterprise can be fostered and supported in order to realize its full potential.

End of the Rainbow is produced by Non-profit Enterprise and Self-sustainability Team (NESsT). A full description of the publication is available at: http://www.nesst.org/endoftherainbow_000.asp

The publication is available for download in PDF at: http://www.nesst.org/documents/EndoftheRainbow.pdf

It is also available on CD (for postage and packing cost only). Please contact nesst@nesst.org for the CD version.