Welcome to the 2021 AADO and CASE Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership Conference. Join conference leadership as they kick off the 2021 Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership.
Opening Plenary Session - A Conversation with Edgar Villanueva, Author of Decolonizing Wealth
Join us for a conversation with Edgar Villanueva, author of the award-winning book, "Decolonizing Wealth" and founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project. Moderated by Condace Pressley, an award-winning journalist and a two-time Hall of Fame Member, we'll discuss with Edgar his book and the work he is doing with the Decolonizing Wealth Project.
1:30–2:00
Stretch Break and Exhibit Hall
Take this time to visit our exhibitors and sponsors in the virtual Exhibit Hall, check out resources in the library, and connect with fellow attendees though the live chat.
2:00–2:45
Elective Sessions (choose one)
Leadership Track:
Documenting Our Stories - Narratives Revealed
Stories and first-person narratives are valid and are primary source data. Collecting Courage; Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love is a book that represents the beginning of a process to systematically catalogue and archive our stories so our voices are the ones that shape the narrative about our experiences. The stories shared are undeniably ours, told by us and for us, publicly sharing and claiming our lived experiences as Black women and men working in the nonprofit and charitable space. The more we tell our stories the more indisputable it is. In Collecting Courage, we are active narrators writing our history by gathering and sharing our own stories. By giving voice to our lived experiences we express our truths through our joys, and pains, and freedom and love as Black fundraisers in the nonprofit and charitable spaces. For Black people in North America, historic erasure is a reality Collecting Courage is a gathering of our memories, in our voice and in our truth.
Speakers: Nneka Allen, Camila Pereira, and Nicole Salmon
Philanthropy Track:
Shifting the Approach to Philanthropy with People of Color
Philanthropy as a field is by design, focused on engaging white affluent people. These people not only have access and privilege, but also have the power to select where to put their dollars. How do we reconcile with our own personal relationship with wealth, the history of lack of inclusion in philanthropy, and create strategies to change our approach? Pillars for a Discussion/ & Questions to Consider I. Reflect on Ourselves “This means interrogating our own unconscious biases, cultivating humility in ourselves and our organizations, and more clearly understanding how others experience the institutions of philanthropy—how remote we can be, how insular, how difficult to navigate.” Darren Walker, Ford Foundation - What are some key components of your relationship with money? How do those frame your approach to a prospective or current donor? - What are some examples of inequity you have seen and/or participated in (even unknowingly) fundraising and philanthropy? - How do you determine which philanthropy initiatives at your organization are important to share with donors? When you think of them, how many are focused on POC versus all populations (non community or demographic focused)? - What and how do you feel about affirmative action? How do you think this may affect your approach to potential donor prospects? II. Understand Others - How have people of color's (POC) relationships with your organization been different from yours? - How do you think POC view your organization? - What do you think of others' relationships with money? Especially from backgrounds different than yours? Create Strategies & Systems - Transactional to Transformational - Internal systems to support POC, diversity, inclusion - Systems and communication to change the approach - How do we apply a racial equity lens on our daily work? - How do we begin even without the perfect tools?
Speakers: Kelly Adams and Katya Armistead
Research Track:
Intersectional Giving: Cultivating LGBTQ+ Alumni of Color for Higher Education Philanthropy
Alumni are aware of their multiple and intersecting identities, and their collegiate experiences may have been the space that catalyzed these journeys towards this awareness. Given that alumni giving relies on an alumnus’ affinity to campus, do development officers have the knowledge and tools to best serve the interest of alumni that may have multiple ways of identifying with their alma maters? Informed by current literature and promising practices, this session will offer participants a reflective and collective space to imagine and re-imagine ways on how university advancement may best engage, cultivate and steward LGBTQ+ alumni of color on their campuses.
Speaker: Patricia Nguyen
2:45–3:00
Stretch Break
Take this time to visit our exhibitors and sponsors in the virtual Exhibit Hall, check out resources in the library, and connect with fellow attendees though the live chat.
3:00–4:00
The Value and Impact of Minority Serving Organizations
Minority serving institutions and organizations (MSIs/MSOs), enroll and serve over 4.8 million students and account for 28 percent of all undergraduates enrolled in post-secondary education. They educate a disproportionate number of traditionally underrepresented and low-income students, doing so both efficiently and effectively. This session will assemble a panel of leaders serving various segments of MSOs to discuss the value and impact of MSOs and the opportunities/challenges to enhance capacity and sustainability among these institutions and organizations.
Moderator:Jorge Ancona, University of California, Riverside
Panelists: Leandra Hayes-Burgess, Benedict College, David Iyall, University of Washington, Bill Moses, Kresge, Mariam Lam, University of California, Riverside, Deborah A. Santiago, Excelencia
4:00–5:00
Roundtable Discussions and Networking
Connect with peers to share best practices, ideas and support. These are interactive small group conversations based on curated topics.
5:00
Conference Adjourns for the Day
11:00–11:45 AM
Open Networking - Gatherly
11:45 AM–Noon
Stretch and Exhibit Hall Break
Take this time to visit our exhibitors and sponsors in the virtual Exhibit Hall, check out resources in the library, and connect with fellow attendees though the live chat.
Noon–1:00 PM
Kellogg Foundation's $90 Million Bold Effort for Racial Equity
In honor of the foundation’s 90th anniversary, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) recently announced the Racial Equity 2030 Challenge. The challenge will award $90 million for scalable, actionable ideas for transformative change in the systems and institutions that uphold inequities. “Racial Equity 2030 is an opportunity to advance equity,” according to Carla Thompson Payton, Vice President for Program strategy at WKKF. Hear directly from Dr. Carla Thompson Payton about how WKKF works with communities to improve conditions for vulnerable children and specifically how WKKF is planning to fuel creative and actionable solutions to achieve racial equity through their Racial Equity 2030 Challenge. WKKF founded by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States.
Speaker: Carla Thompson Payton, Vice President for Program Strategy
1:00–1:30
Stretch Break and Exhibit Hall
Take this time to visit our exhibitors and sponsors in the virtual Exhibit Hall, check out resources in the library, and connect with fellow attendees though the live chat.
Let’s be real: Finding a new job during an economic downturn and pandemic is hard. It is daunting to keep sending out résumés and searching the online career section when opportunities are fewer and farther between. Basic steps such as scheduling an informational interview or networking with people are even different. The good news is that with the new year, more positions are being posted. Whether you have recently graduated and are looking for your first role, or you have been laid off mid-career, the speakers will offer insights and ideas for those who are seeking a new role during the pandemic. Your will learn about modernizing your resume and becoming a LinkedIn pro. We will share insights about networking in the new normal and showcasing your personal brand. Best practices for virtual interviews will be reviewed, and we will end with ideas on self-care during the job search process.
Speakers: Shabina Bahl, Tamika Barnes, Jason Levin, and Nancy Racette
Philanthropy Track:
Leveling the Playing Field: Investing in Traditions of Excellence at Institutions of Color
Due to the COVID-19 crisis and the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, many minority-led institutions rapidly expanded their work to meet increased need. Some received unprecedented philanthropic support, while others developed ambitious plans requiring greater funding. In both instances, building the development infrastructure to cultivate, solicit, and sustain this type of transformational philanthropy will be critical for these organizations futures and the communities they serve.
In this panel, Anna Barber of Barber & Associates will facilitate a conversation with Maria Dautruche, Senior Advisor and former Vice President, Partnerships and Advancement at the National Urban League; Monique Dozier, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Morehouse College; Patrice H. Kunesh, Senior Major Gift Officer at the Native American Rights Fund; and Anita B. Walton, Vice Chancellor of Advancement at Elizabeth City State University. They will discuss the power of transformational philanthropy, the challenges and opportunities that have emerged as a result, and strategies for achieving the next stage of their organizational and philanthropic growth.
Speakers: Anna Barber, Maria Dautruche, Monique Dozier, Patrice H. Kunesh, and Anita Walton
Research Track:
Creating Opportunity: CASE Research on MSI Advancement and Engagement of Diverse Constituents
For the past three years CASE has been engaged in an exploration of institutional advancement among minority serving institutions (MSIs). As part of this work, CASE conducted two surveys of advancement practitioners at MSI’s, several in-depth analyses of data from MSI’s participating in CASE’s Voluntary Support of Education Survey (VSE), and conducted multiple focus groups and meetings with MSI leaders. This session will share research findings then engage a leading scholar on philanthropy in communities of color and a visionary MSI leader in an exploration of the ways advancement professionals are adapting programs to more effectively engage diverse constituents and align advancement work with institutions’ mission of service to diverse students and communicates.
Speakers: David Bass, Tyrone Freeman, Anna Koranteng, and Robert Nava
2:15–2:30
Stretch Break and Exhibit Hall
Take this time to visit our exhibitors and sponsors in the virtual Exhibit Hall, check out resources in the library, and connect with fellow attendees though the live chat.
2:30–3:15
Elective Sessions
Leadership Track:
Organizational Milestones: Addressing institutional histories while building a culture of inclusion
How did you thread that needle? Confronting institutional histories while trying to celebrate organizational milestones can pose to be a challenge. Join this interactive session as John Monahan and Peter Wambera from the University of Toronto shares with participants how their beloved Hart House, a centre for students and the community addressed their exclusionary past while embracing their 100th anniversary.
***Discussion alert- during this session participants will have an opportunity to share with each other their experience and examples of how their organizations or institutions are addressing complex histories while celebrating milestones.***
Speaker: John Monahan and Peter Wambera
Philanthropy Track:
Major Gift Fundraising and Engagement Strategies for People of Color
The weekly headlines from companies, foundations and individuals about major and principal level gifts in support of diversity have become common for more than a year now. This increased focus on racial equity and social justice has raised awareness among colleges, universities and non-profits of opportunities to deepen the engagement and investment from people of color. The lack of diversity among advancement leaders and fundraisers has contributed to a lack of major gift level donors of color despite increased wealth and philanthropic awareness among diverse constituents. Ultimately, how much money are we leaving on the table by not consistently and strategically engaging people of color. So, in order to get different results, you must do things differently, but what and how?
Higher education and the non-profit sector has often struggled to figure this out because it seems complicated, but progress can be made. This session will focus on examining key questions and discussing answers that will help address the following: How to adjust traditional strategies to engage diverse constituents? What are major gift opportunities that are likely to appeal to diverse donors? How does the changing national demographics on race and socio-economic status influence our views on affinity groups, funding priorities and overall alumni and constituent programming? Acknowledging the different experiences of its changing alumni body, this session will highlight Stanford University’s efforts through new diversity initiatives in fundraising and alumni engagement to enhance the success in building lifelong friends and increasing the investment of major gift donors of color. A candid and thoughtful discussion about diversity and fundraising with practical advice to help you make progress that impacts your philanthropy for today and tomorrow.
Speaker: Henry Taylor
Research Track:
The Reality about Equity in Arts Funding
Heather Infantry and Josh Phillipson share data on how arts supporting Atlanta foundations have excluded Black organizations from funding. They'll discuss findings from a 10-year giving report of 27 funders as well as the community's response and thoughts on what funding should look like in the future.
Speaker: Heather Infantry and Josh Phillipson
3:15–3:30
Stretch Break and Exhibit Hall
Take this time to visit our exhibitors and sponsors in the virtual Exhibit Hall, check out resources in the library, and connect with fellow attendees though the live chat.
3:30–4:30
Closing Session: At the Intersection of Fundraising, Healthcare, and Race
Healthcare affects all people, so why is it that the medical fundraising sometimes reflects a more limited demographic? This session will offer the opportunity to hear from senior fundraising and health care practitioners and executives sharing their professional experiences and will address questions such as: How do issues of race impact fundraising? Does being a person of color impact relationship-building with people of wealth and privilege? Do issues of race impact professional advancement for people of color? How have you experienced and navigated these issues in your career? And, how can we create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for professionals of diverse backgrounds?
Introduction: Shabina N. Bahl, Co-Chair, Fundraiser
Moderator: Alice Ayres, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
Panelists: Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, School of Medicine, UCLA, Kevin J. Foyle, University of Texas Health Science Center, Harvey Green, Medstar Washington Hospital, and Monica Taylor-Lotty, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
