The 2022 AADO/CASE Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership is sold out.  The dates and location for the 2023 conference will be announced shortly in the future.  

The Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership is co-presented by the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). 

 

This conference concentrates on growing philanthropic markets (i.e., ethnic, LGBTQ, young alumni) in development and strategies for effectively engaging with minority communities to help address misunderstandings and misrepresentations. In addition to sessions on philanthropy, we encourage submissions on enhancing management and leadership skills for professionals of diverse backgrounds.

Benefits of Attending 

• Understanding the impact of diverse philanthropy.
• Learn best practices for effective engaging diverse constituencies.
• How to create strategies to effectively engage community members and leaders as fundraising partners.
• Enhancing your leadership and management skills and being able to manage relations at all levels.
• Understanding the data and metrics behind minority giving.

Who Should Attend 

• Advancement professionals—at all levels—who want to effectively increase their contributions and resources to their organization 
• Diverse and majority advancement professionals serving and managing diverse constituencies 
• Senior management professionals looking to develop and enhance strategies to attract and retain diverse employees, while creating an inclusive culture 

This conference is designed for professionals with mid- to senior-level responsibility.