Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership concentrates on the vital role of growing diverse philanthropic markets in advancement, through building strategies for effectively engaging with diverse communities (i.e., ethnic, LGBTQ, young alumni) to reduce misunderstandings and misrepresentations and build community.
The Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership will empower both professionals from different lived experiences and advocates to become changemakers in their organization. Attendees will leave with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to navigate the complex challenges of achieving inclusivity and reducing bias in advancement.
Learning Objectives
Measure the impact of diverse philanthropy.
Identify best practices for effective diverse constituency engagement.
Effectively engage community members and leaders as fundraising partners.
Explore leadership strategies that drive organizational success.
Develop strategies that leverage fundraising relationships to enhance engagement with funding partners.
Who Should Attend
Advancement professionals – at all levels – looking to increase their knowledge and skills in serving diverse populations.
Advancement staff serving and managing diverse constituencies (alumni relations, communications and marketing, advancement services, and educational fundraising.)
Talent managers responsible for recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent in the advancement sector.
Share your expertise!
CASE is accepting session proposals for the 2025 Conference on Diverse Philanthropy & Leadership through November 16, 2024
The CASE Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership Conference is seeking session proposals that drive positive change and advance inclusion across the core disciplines of the advancement profession. This year’s theme “Embracing the In-Visible Identities” explores the identities that are often out of sight but not out of mind. (Accessibility, Neurodivergent, Age, Intersectionality etc.)
Consider these topics for your session proposal:
Accessibility and supporting individuals with disabilities
Amplifying diverse voices through storytelling and organizational narratives of Asian and Indigenous communities
Empowering emerging leaders in advancement initiatives with international alumni engagement
Fostering innovative and intentional strategies for elevating affinity groups and networks
Leadership development and strategies in diverse environments
Leveraging technology for communication, relationship building, and programming for diverse audiences
Promoting diversity and inclusion for Asian and Indigenous communities
Supporting LGBTQ+ communities in the advancement profession
Understanding and accommodating neurodivergent communities
Register for a conference in US/CAN and apply the cost toward your first year of CASE membership in US/CAN. This offer is open to most in-person conferences or trainings scheduled through June 30, 2025. Some restrictions apply. Offer does not include cost of pre-conference registration. One offer per institution.
