The (Fe)male Fundraiser: A Discussion on the Impact of Gender in Fundraising & Advancement
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM GMT
Speaker(s): Cara McKeown, Philanthropy Officer, University Programmes, The University of Edinburgh, Jhumar Johnson, Chief of Staff & Director of Development, The Open University, Emily Robin, Associate Dean, London Business School, Greg Spencer, Deputy Director of Development & Head of Fundraising, Cardiff University
Plenary
Research from the Institute of Fundraising shows that over 75% of female fundraisers experience gender stereotyping at work. What does this mean for women (and men) working in higher education fundraising? How does our gender intersect with other aspects of identity to affect our work, and more importantly, how can we negate any harmful consequences?
During this session, a diverse panel of fundraisers will discuss these important questions. Taking an intersectional approach, topics will include:
-The fundraiser-donor relationship
- Imposter-syndrome
- Harassment and safety at work
- The leadership gap
- How we can change this space for the better.