Dear AADO members,
The past two weeks AADO has received nearly 30 emails and phone calls from members who wanted to share their recent experience with a search firm. Some were concerend about who had provided their contact information.
As most of you know, AADO is not in the search business. And we have not provided your contact information to any search firms or organizations looking for talent. That's not what AADO is about. We have earned the trust of our members and will always keep contact information confidential.
On ocassion, AADO will partner with a search firm or organization to share an opportunity. Members are given the option to receive additional information if interested. AADO also created the "Executive Recruitment Pre-Screening Program" which has been successful in helping to place 8 members who were looking for specific opportunitites.
AADO does receive sponsorship dollars from some search firms. These firms are fully aware that their generosity supports professional development, education, employment support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for fundraisers of color and is not in exchange for member referrals for job opportunities.
AADO would like to know which search firms our members most enjoy working with. We are asking all AADO members (excluding allies, talent managers, and search firms) to complete a brief survey. Please rate your recent experience and in the May AADO Newsletter we will list the search firms that receive a 4 or 5 star rating. Thank you for participating.
Have a wonderful April!
Be well,
Birgit
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Thank You to our April Newsletter Sponsor |
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These talented professionals are this year's
Charlese R. Stephens AADO Scholars. Look for them and Scholar Coordinator, Brittini Lasseigne, at this week's Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership in Washington, D.C.
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DIVERSITY SCHOLAR
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Development Manager at Kingsley Association
"I'm truly honored that I was chosen as the recipient of the African American Development Officers Named Scholarship, and I want to thank you for your support! Representation matters, and being acknowledged by an organization that is invested in making space for people from diverse backgrounds (especially in this sector) is uplifting. "
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Chief Officer of External Affairs
4.0
"Years ago, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, advised “If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.”
While I’ve appreciated this quote, like many of you, I’ve silently wondered, how do I navigate race and gender biases in the fundraising profession? In a world in which Black women are significantly underrepresented in leadership roles, any opportunity to lift or elevate another woman of color should be acted on swiftly and without apology.
As an AFP/AADO Diversity Scholar, I am committed to creating more opportunities and seats at the table for other women who look like me. Thank you, Birgit and AADO for creating space and investing your resources in me. "
"Together we will create more seats! "
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We are so excited to announce that AADO and Best Friends Animal Society, a national non-profit focused on ending the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, have partnered to provide support and counsel as Best Friends rolls out their first-ever paid internship program! AADO will present to Best Friends staff and interns on topics including creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment and the principles of fundraising. AADO staff, led by Birgit Burton, Executive Director and Founder, will provide real-time counsel and mentorship to Best Friends' staff and interns participating in the Corporate Partnerships and Foundation Partnerships programs. The interns start this month and AADO will provide updates on the great work we're doing together - stay tuned! |
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R. Tony Penn
President and CEO
United Way of Tucson and
Southern Arizona
Interviewed by Birgit Burton
Written by Anne Stanford
Tony Penn is an inspiration to all he encounters. As the President and CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Penn successfully leads the organization that positively affected the lives of more than 230,000 children, families, and seniors this past year alone. A dynamic, visionary leader, he possesses a strong equity lens and guides organizations in achieving mission-focused goals and objectives. Among his many recognitions and accolades, Penn received the 2021 Man of the Year Award from Greater Tucson Leadership for contributing significant time, energy, spirit, and leadership, making a positive impact on the quality of life in the community.
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2022 African American Philanthropy Summit
Philanthropic Equity: Making an Impact
You’re invited to join the African American Philanthropy Committee of the Cleveland Foundation for a thought-provoking journey reflecting on how philanthropy can be inclusive, how equity influences philanthropy at multiple levels and how transformational philanthropy can be for individuals, families and communities. This hybrid event includes multiple tracks for participation online and in person and will be engaging and inspiring no matter which way you choose to join us!
Saturday, April 30
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Chief Executive Officer, EBONY and JET
Luncheon Keynote
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Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement,
Cleveland Cavaliers
Morning Featured Speaker
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April General Meeting
April 20, 2022 @ 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Networking Opportunity
at the AADO/CASE Conference
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Men of Color in Development & Rising Professionals of Color in Fundraising will co-host an informal networking gathering after the 2022 Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership in Washington, DC on April 11th @ 5:30 PM.
Meet us down at Union Pub @ 201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 for food, drinks, and networking.
If you are not attending the conference and would like to attend the event in DC email: [email protected]
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AADO Members Making Moves |
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Organization: Georgia Institute of
Technology
Title: Director, Reunion Giving Program
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Organization: OhioHealth Foundation
Title: Senior Philanthropy Advisor
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October 26-28 - Chicago, Illinois
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When Africans acknowledge the existence of their ancestors, they are celebrating a past that matters and is dear to them. Each family member is generally told about their ancestors through this oral tradition. This calling of the ancestors helps pass on important knowledge and values. When a child is told about their ancestors, this is often done by people who care about their family’s lineage and what is most important to them. Ancestors give Africans a sense of pride, purpose and appreciation of life as it was, as it is, and as it will forever be.
In the same way that Africans acknowledged the ancestors, AADO wants to call out the names of those who paved the way for us. To celebrate and remember them. They are important to where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.
Hakim Lucas
Alice Green Burnette
Joie Johnson-Walker
Nat White
Kathleen Johnson
Virginia Harvey
Clara E. Brown
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Are you interested in learning the many ways to engage with AADO? Click on the links below to learn more.
If you are interested in membership (which is free) email AADO and note "Membership Information" in the subject line.
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