oSTEM@Illinois strives to provide its members with events aimed at fulfilling the mission of promoting LGBT success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields. Events include: networking, professional development, and outreach with the cooperation of students, alumni, and corporate partners. A significant amount of funding is needed to maintain a strong chapter representation at national and regional conferences and for the expansion of programs that encourage involvement and mentorship. The chapter has been able to finance all of its programs and events through corporate sponsorships, departmental donations, the University’s Engineering Council, membership dues, member contributions and money from oSTEM National.