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Dear AADO Members,

I know, I know…it’s been a minute. The AADO Monthly Newsletters have been, well, not monthly this year. But trust me, there has been plenty going on behind the scenes. And change is just ahead! 

Get ready for AADO’s brand refresh. We are also reimagining our conference with an exciting new conference website, new conference format and content, and a brand-new logo.

And our exciting new organizational members program is about to be unveiled featuring our inaugural partners!!!!! Woo Hoo!

The AADO board, along with an “angel” partner, and all of our AADO team members, have been working hard since January. Stay tuned! September marks AADO’s new beginning. 

(I’m so excited!!!!!)

Birgit
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The theme for 2023
“Love in Action.”

Dr. Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland founded Black Philanthropy Month in 2011. An award-winning innovator, she bridges diverse disciplines and communities to heal people, society, and the planet. She is founder and chief executive officer of The Women Invested to Save Earth Fund (WISE), the backbone organization for Black Philanthropy Month and Reunity. Her work has reached at least 20 million people, and she is recognized as a History Maker, included in The Congressional Record, for her significant civic contributions.
Giving Black 2023 Virtual Conference:
Advancing Belonging – Journeys Toward Social Change


August 10, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

This is a reminder that you are invited to AgentsC's
Third Annual Giving Black Conference!

We have another stellar roster of guests who will explore and celebrate the ways that Black people across the world create belonging and advance social change,
despite the forces of exclusion.

Join us to interact with global Black social change leaders contributing to everyday social transformation through leadership, governance, fundraising, philanthropy, volunteerism, consulting, and community engagement.

This year's celebration will continue our traditional format, featuring music, poetry, and lively discussion, as well as our ever popular story-telling “Griot Hour”.
 
Our phenomenal roster of confirmed speakers will shortly be announced. We look forward to celebrating Black philanthropists and Black Philanthropy Month with you!


Generosity, Philanthropy, Reciprocity, Ubuntu, Sankofa, የበጎ አድራጎት ሥራ, Abagiraneza, Stockvel, Harrambee, Uhisani, Ajo, Ara Eni, Chifundo, Kwabaswele
 
We look forward to seeing you there.
 

For more updates and links to past conference events check out the Giving Black Website. Also visit our Giving Black Podcast!
 
Giving Black Conference 2023 - Reminder to Register Now!



Congratulations to our amazing AADO members and scholarship recipients who were among the first cohort of the AFP Leadership Institute
"The AADO scholarship will allow me to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to further my passion, which I am very grateful for. The AFP Institute will help me move into the next level of fundraising knowledge and leadership development I seek."

Morgana Nieves, MBA
Resource Development & Member Services 
Leadership Florida 
"This is an absolute honor to be selected to take part in this inaugural Leadership Cohort with AFP. Also, being able to be among some of the country's top Development and Philanthropy professionals is, again, a total honor! Thanks to all who made this possible!"

Christopher Beck, CAP®
Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Principal Gifts/Inclusive Philanthropy/Southeast/Gift Planning
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Save the Date for the
2024 Conference

Embracing Diverse Voices, Maximizing Impact,
and Igniting Change:
The AADO Annual
Fundraising Conference.



June 10-12, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
Emory Conference Center Hotel

Click here to receive conference updates.
More information to come on:

  • Call for Session Proposals
  • Early Bird Registration
  • Keynote Speaker Announcement

You Don't Want to Miss a Thing!!
Prioritizing Your Well-Being:
The Power of Self-Care for African American Development Officers
Your Radical Self Love Coach

In the fast-paced world of fundraising and development, it's crucial to take a step back and prioritize your own well-being. As African American Development Officers, you face a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. It's essential that you engage in self-care practices in order to ensure your sustained success and make a lasting impact in your organization.
CASE and AADO Announce Transition in Hosting of Conference on
Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership
AADO Members Making Moves

New Organization: Gideon's Promise

New Title: Director of Advancement
Let us know about your career move for the September AADO Newsletter click here!
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Internship Opportunities at
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

AADO and Best Friends completed the 2022 internship partnership last month with two amazing interns, Gage and Hannah, who are off to a great start in the fundraising world. It was truly a pleasure to work with them both.

Animal care and remote internships at Best Friends are paid internships and are open to candidates seeking a career in animal welfare, as well as other candidates who have equivalent life and work experience.

Internships are full for 2023. Stay tuned to AADO for more information regarding 2024 internship opportunities.

Questions? Please email internships@bestfriends.org.


Your support enables AADO to promote and enhance diversity throughout the hiring process, provide professional development for fundraisers of color, and serve as a convening space for fundraisers advancing in their careers. AADO does not charge a membership fee to individual members.

Diverse fundraising teams bring greater understanding, experience, and perspectives to the table enabling them to reach more donors and engage those donors more deeply.

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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