Greetings AADO members,

I am excited, humbled, and honored to be given the opportunity to serve my profession as the chair of the AFP Global Board. My mentor, the late Charles Stephens, the first African American to serve as chair of the AFP Global Board, told me when I was 26 years old to always press forward and make a difference even if I find myself standing alone. But today I stand with so many of you who dare to follow Gandhi's charge to "...be the change you see in the world." I invite you to join me on this journey of change - whether or not you are a member of AFP. The fundraising profession needs us.

Although I am excited to be the first African American woman to serve in this role, it has taken nearly thirty years, since Charles Stephens, to get here. That's unacceptable. So my charge to all of our AADO members, allies, and friends is to be intentional about what you can do to make a difference in our profession today. As one of AFP's newest board members told me the other day, "Let's dream big!"

In February we celebrate Black History, but it is much more than just a month, right? So let's celebrate Black History every month this year. Let me know what you are doing to bring about change. Or you can be a champion for someone else. Send an email to AADO with a brief summary and we may feature you or your person in an upcoming AADO Newsletter. The celebration begins in the March AADO Newsletter so send your story now! Don't be shy - your accomplishment is our celebration and an example for others to follow.

Be well,
Birgit
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Why Super Bowl halftime star Rihanna is seen as a ‘trailblazing’ philanthropist
Last Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 5:24 p.m. ET
First Published: Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:44 a.m. ET


As fans await Rihanna’s next album, her foundation has been busy handing out grants across the Caribbean and the U.S.

This year’s Super Bowl halftime show star, Rihanna, hasn’t released a new album since 2016, but she’s been plenty busy putting some of her estimated $1.4 billion fortune to good use.

While fans have been waiting for new music, Rihanna has been building a reputation as a groundbreaking philanthropist with her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). Named for her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite, Rihanna launched the foundation in 2012. 



Article taken from MarketWatch by Leslie Albrecht - Last Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 5:24 p.m. ET


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