February 2021 Update

Greetings AADO Members, This month I'm excited to share my recent contribution to the AFP President's Perspective Blog ..... "History Has Its Eyes on Us"

‌ Let's pause a moment to learn about the amazing nonprofit organizations founded by our ancestors in Canada and the US. Follow the link below to give them a shout out so we can acknowledge them in the AADO March Newsletter Click here

Hour-A-Day Study Club Established in 1934 in Canada

A Huge Thank You to the February AADO Newsletter sponsor!

"Graystone appreciates the opportunity to partner with AADO and sponsor this issue of the newsletter. Through client feedback, we have learned the value that AADO provides to those organizations that recognize the need to have diversity present in their development groups. We will continue to promote AADO to our college and university clients." George Bailey, President

The Way I See It

So, we have a new federal administration. Now what? April C. Walker On January 20, 2021, many of us sat glued to our television screens to witness the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden. Perhaps you, like me, allowed yourself a faint sigh of relief, a breath, when the threats of another siege on the Capitol building did not manifest. After President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn in, perhaps you also joined me in asking, now what? READ MORE

This addition to the AADO Newsletter invites members to submit an opinion piece that presents their view on a current topic with a focus on philanthropy. Interested members should send an email to aadevofficers@aol.com subject: Contributing an opinion piece.

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SEE ALL LEADERSHIP

AADO February Power Hour February 26, 2021 - 12:00 EST

"February Freestyle"

This month's Power Hour includes an interactive discussion among AADO Network members. Meet fellow AADO members in similar roles and responsibilities. Ask questions, share successes, and learn from each other. Registration for this Power Hour is required so that all participants will take the survey and the most popular topics and discussion areas can be selected for breakout groups. If you are interested in leading one of the breakout groups please send an email with your area of interest by 2/15 to aadevofficers@aol.com

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Meet the Disruptor Heather Infantry Interview by Birgit Burton Written by Anne Stanford AADO founder Birgit Smith Burton connected with arts advocate and nonprofit leader Heather Infantry to learn how her recent efforts led the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta to examine and alter their grantmaking practices. In partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission, she presented the arts giving history of 27 foundations from 2009-2018.  Click here to read more about Heather and her amazing work. READ MORE

The Advisory Committee for Men of Color in Development convened to discuss plans for the upcoming group meeting. To date over 70 professionals have registered!!

Men of Color in Development Second Meeting sponsored by AADO February 24, 2021, 2:30 PM EST Register

MEET THE MEMBERS AADO Members share advice and lessons learned while on their professional journey There are nearly 3,000 members of AADO, these are some of their stories......

MEET ADRIANA HIGGINS,Ed.D., CFRE

MEET VALERIE HARRIS

AADO Members Making Moves Congratulations!

Chardina Choate New Organization: Harvard Law School New Title: Associate Director, Leadership Gifts

Daniel Sims New Organization: University of Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association New Title: Sr. Director of Development, College of Engineering

Let Us Know About Your Recent Move

Seasoned AADO Members provide answers to the question: What one bit of advice would you offer a new fundraiser? Germaine Mitchell Roshonda Gainey Lakisha Spears McNair Biyaka Williams Aliguma Young Jamar Jeffers Kishshana Palmer Anna Barber Aquanetta Betts Maria Dautruche Quisa Foster       Juanita Sheppard Anthony Spearman-Leach Debra Valentine-Gray Niki Stupart E Nicole Shockley Danielle ChildoftheKing Juan A. McGruder Matt Brandon Wanda Trotter Phillip D. Adams Christal M. Cherry Rochelle Lindsey

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Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

Following is a listing of new job postings by name only since the last AADO Jobs Newsletter February 1st. You will find additional details including location, job description, and in some cases salary, by following the link at the bottom of this newsletter.  We remain grateful to all the organizations that recognize the value of seeking diverse candidates and posting their jobs with AADO. Please share with your networks

College of Sciences, NC State University - Director of Alumni & Donor Relations Lyric Opera of Chicago - Marketing Creative Project Associate Lyric Opera of Chicago - Senior Director of the Boards and Special Events East Bay Community Foundation - Senior Development Officer University of San Diego - Director of Foundation Relations Columbus State Community College - Vice President for Advancement American Public Media Group - Individual Giving Manager The Children’s Trust - Development Associate Dartmouth College - Senior Associate Director, Gift Planning University of Miami and University of Miami Health System - Associate Vice President, Development, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and University of Miami Health System Dartmouth College - Director, Dartmouth West Coast Advancement Mount Holyoke College - Social Media Coordinator Mount Holyoke College - Production Coordinator University of Massachusetts Amherst - Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering JDRF - Regional Director The Catholic University of America - Director, Relationship Management Children’s Health Fund - Senior Director for Individual Giving & Development Operations FOCUS: HOPE - Corporate Philanthropy Officer FOCUS: HOPE - Grants Manager Michigan State University - Assistant Director of Development Northwestern University - Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts - Pritzer School of Law The University of Alabama - Major Gifts Officer III - Senior Director of Development - Arts & Sciences Rhode Island School of Design - Executive Director, RISD Fund Vocel - Development Director The Center for Cultural Power - Director of Institutional Giving Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health - Assistant Director, Engagement Communications Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health - Director, Gift Administration Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health - Associate Director, Campaign Communications The Center for Cultural Power - Director of Institutional Giving University of Washington - Associate Dean for Advancement Emory University - Assistant Director of Advancement and Alumni Services - Goizueta Business School Emory University - Director of Development I – Goizueta Business School Emory University - Director of Development I – Regional Advancement - (San Francisco) Emory University - Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement - Goizueta Business School Albion College - Vice President for Institutional Advancement The Jewish Museum - Development Officer, Education Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Assistant Director, Speechwriting & Executive Communications, Donor Relations Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Senior Assistant, Planned Giving Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Associate Director, Annual Giving Treehouse - Director of Philanthropy Services Special Olympics Illinois - Chief Development Officer Drexel University - Assistant Director of Development The Putney School - Gift Officer Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Senior Associate, Operations & Strategic Planning Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Assistant, Corporate & Foundation Relations RepresentUs - Vice President of Development Cal Alumni Association - Senior Director, Alumni Engagement The Network - Chief Development Officer Earthjustice - Mid-Level Giving Officer Mudlark Theater - Development Director Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Account Manager/Writer, Philanthropy Communications Fair Chance - Director of Individual Giving Foster Love Project - Manager of Development and Programming Stony Brook Foundation - Vice President for Advancement/Executive Director AHLA Foundation - Foundation Development Manager Framingham State University - Development Officer (Associate Director) Breast Cancer Research Foundation - Chief Development Officer Carnegie Mellon University - Assistant or Associate Director of Industry Partnerships Collaboratory - Chief Collaboration Officer Collaboratory - Senior Philanthropic Advisor Code Nation - Director of Development Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health - Assistant Director, Engagement Communications KERA - Major Gifts Director of Planned Giving United Way of Miami-Dade INC - Sr. Director, Major Gifts Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation - Executive Director Brandeis University, Institutional Advancement Division - Director of Gift Administration & Recording Secretary University of Washington Alumni Association - Director of Engagement EducationWorks - Chief Advancement Officer Girls Who Code - Manager, Digital giving Maimonides Medical Center - Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer Bowdoin College - Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vice President for University Advancement Bryn Mawr College - Senior Development Officer (Major Gifts) The Nature Conservancy - Director of Development Yale University - Associate Director of Development - Clinical & Healthcare STL Youth Jobs - Director of Development Compassion & Choices - Philanthropy Gift Officer - Northeast Global Grassroots - Director of Development and US Operations University of Michigan - Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations Valley Water - Senior Management Analyst (Grants Senior Analyst) Bread for the World - Vice President of Development The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - Senior Director of Development, National Academy of Sciences  inewsource - Director of Philanthropy Drexel University - Associate Director, Diverse Alumni Engagement Conservation Minnesota - Bookkeeping and Data Specialist Conservation Minnesota - Policy Associate Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Senior Assistant, Principal & Major Gifts Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas - Development Manager - Corporate and Community Engagement League of Conservation Voters (LCV) - Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs Boston University - Vice President, Alumni Engagement Catholic Extension - Director of Development, Midwest Region National Network to End Domestic Violence - Grants and Development Specialist Bowdoin College - Assistant/Associate Director of Annual Giving St. Augustine Preparatory Academy - Development and Events Coordinator Harriet Beecher Stowe Center - Director of Philanthropy Radio Milwaukee - Development Manager The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - Senior Director of Development, National Academy of Medicine AMIkids - Vice President of Resource Development City Harvest - Director, Institutional Partnerships Treehouse - Chief Development Officer Horizons National - Associate Manager, Development University of Maryland, College Park - Executive Director, Principal Gifts Athlete Ally - Director of Development Opportunity Fund - Chief Development Officer Skidmore College - Collyer Vice President for Advancement Fenway Health - Vice President, Communications Fenway Health - Vice President of Resource Development and Donor Engagement Fenway Health - Executive Vice President of Racial Equity and Social Justice The National Gallery of Art - Director of Development The California Academy of Sciences - Associate Director, Major Gifts The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Donor Relations Officer Queens Public Library Foundation - Executive Director Connecticut College - Director of Annual Giving Boston College High School - Assistant Director of Alumni Programs  Michigan State University - Senior Director of Development Intercollegiate Athletics Community First Foundation - VP of Business Development and Community Engagement Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - Director Corporate and Foundation Relations

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Consultants Handling their Business

Aliguma Young New Firm: The Super Fundraiser New Title: CEO www.thesuperfundraiser.com

Christal Cherry New Firm: The Board Pro New Title: CEO www.theboardpro.com  

If you are a newly established small consulting firm, AADO will gladly post your information in an upcoming newsletter.

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A special and heartfelt thank you to Jill G. who for 10 years has worked behind the scenes with AADO on our website, newsletter, job postings, and hundreds of random things, often at the last minute. Jill offered to help when she was just graduating from high school and has stayed with AADO through graduations, her marriage, a mission to South America, and most recently the birth of her precious little boy, Aiden. AADO would never have been able to have the presence we've had over the past decade without Jill's commitment, talent and the "friends and family discount"!! Now Jill is leaving AADO to focus fulltime on motherhood. And she will be an awesome mother!! We will miss her more than words can say. Take care Jill. You will always be an important part of AADO's history. We wish you, Gilberto and baby Aiden God's blessings. --------Birgit and the entire AADO Family.

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