Dear AADO Members,
While working with the AADO Newsletter team and volunteers in preparation for this month's newsletter, I searched for articles that the AADO membership would find interesting and informative in the inclusion, diversity, equity, and access space as it relates to the fundraising profession. But I didn't find very many new and refreshing articles. There were hundreds of articles last summer and fall when I searched DEI, Black fundraisers, diversity in recruiting, hiring, and retaining fundraising professionals in the nonprofit sector. And I'm not including the many panel discussions, podcasts, conference sessions or webinars - which have been great. I mean articles with facts, statistics, surveys, stories of the lived experiences of people of color. I'm looking for more books like Gospel of Giving, Collecting Courage. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Advancement . So send me links to articles. Write your own. Let's do our best to keep the issues of diversity and racism in the fundraising profession front and center so our voices, stories, and experiences will continue to be amplified and the inequities addressed.
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -- Barack Obama
Be well,
Birgit
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Thank You to the March AADO Newsletter sponsor! |
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As part of that commitment, APC members Talem Consulting, Rylander & Associates, and M. Gale & Associates have compiled a resource for nonprofit organizations to help them build more inclusive boards.
We hope AADO members will find this free publication valuable. Email [email protected] today for your free copy, subject line “Building an Inclusive Board.”
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Our Moment?
Eldred Harris
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As we approach the one year anniversary of most public schools, colleges and universities, and major businesses across the country either shuttering, or significantly limiting the scope of their operations, perhaps now might be a good time for us as diverse fundraisers to take an aerial perspective of the state of our chosen profession. And although it may be obvious that some of our nation's giving priorities and patterns may have shifted over the last year, a more thorough discussion of our unique roles, experiences, and perspectives regarding how we may impact giving moving forward might be in order. |
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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 [email protected] subject: Contributing an opinion piece.
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Interviewed by Jessica Ford |
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Director of Grants and Sponsored Research
Office of Sponsored Research
Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. McMichael shares the lessons she learned as she has built her career, and provides practical advice for AADO members to achieve success in their careers.
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Dr. Shuna H. McMichael joined the Soka University of America (SUA) staff in 2016 to lead and develop their Office of Sponsored Research. For the past 18 years, she has passionately served in the areas of Research Administration, Compliance, Development, Management, and Grant Accounting while also serving in an informal capacity as a mentor and nurturer to student learners of all diverse backgrounds. Jessica Ford spent time with Dr. McMichael and shares with AADO their conversation around her research, changing the culture of organizations, and why she enjoys AADO.
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March 26, 2021
Noon - 1:00 PM EST
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Prospecting for Diverse Constituents
(all about Prospect Research)
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Men of Color in Development (MOCID) |
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Bringing together men of color professionally engaged in fundraising and philanthropy, the Men of Color In Development (MOCID), an initiative of the AADO (African American Development Officers), celebrated an outstandingly successful launch in February with over 100 participants from nonprofits and educational institutions across the United States.
The MOCID seeks to provide educational and professional offerings and continuous peer mentoring and support among its membership, while increasing inclusion, access, diversity, equity and successful careers within the profession itself.
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Screen shots of the participants who attended the second MOCID meeting on February 24, 2021 |
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There are nearly 3,000 members of AADO, and this is one of many stories.
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Scout Executive,
Boy Scouts of America
Atlanta Area Council
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AADO Members Making Moves
Congratulations!
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New Organization:
Bipartisan Policy Center
New Title:
Chief of Staff
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New Organization:
The Posse Foundation (Posse Atlanta)
New Title:
Senior Development Officer
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New Organization:
Georgia Tech
New Title:
Director of Development
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New Organization:
The National Academy of Public Administration
New Title:
Director of Development and Philanthropy
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New Organization:
Cenikor Foundation
New Title:
Director of Advancement
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AADO Members Want to Know... |
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Ayasha Benninghoven asks,
"How have you successfully established a relationship with a donor prospect virtually during Covid-19?"
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Following is a listing of new job postings by name only since the last AADO Jobs Newsletter on February 17. 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
- St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation - President
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health System Advancement
- Caltech - Development Officer, Academic Divisions & Regions
- Phi Theta Kappa - Senior Director of Development
- Medical University of SC - Senior Director of Principal Gifts
- Come to Believe - Vice President for Advancement
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Principal Gifts
- Harvard Business School - Senior Development Officer
- Koya Leadership Partners
- Michigan Opera Theatre - Major Gifts Officer
- University of Missouri - Executive Director of Corporate Relations
- University of Rochester - Associate Director, George Eastman Circle
- NYU Langone Health - Senior Manager, Development (Fundraising & Communications Data Strategy)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Associate Vice President, Development and Principal Gifts
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Analyst, Prospect Identification, Prospect Research
- University of Michigan - Regional Director of Development, Law School
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Assistant Director, Recognition, Donor Relations
- University of Rochester - Executive Director of Advancement
- University of Rochester - Executive Director of Alumni and Advancement
- University of Michigan - Director of Development
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York - Director, Individual Giving
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York - Director of Institutional Funding
- America's Promise Alliance - Director of Development
- Indiana University Kokomo - Development Executive (Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Media & Marketing)
- St. Francis College - Major Gift Officer
- Center for Earth Energy and Democracy - Development Manager
- University of Chicago - Director of Development, Becker Friedman Institute
- Wissahickon Trails - Development Database Assistant (P/T)
- John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - Individual Giving and Membership Manager
- American Red Cross - Gift Planning Officer
- American Red Cross - Executive Director
- McMurry University - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- The Gabriella Foundation - External Relations Officer
- CASA - Annual Fund Manager
- Echoing Green - Senior Manager, Corporate & Foundation Giving
- Purdue for Life Foundation - Senior Director of Development
- Northwestern University - Associate Director of Development
- UW Medicine Advancement - Associate Director for Philanthropy (Cancer)
- KERA/KXT - Major Gifts Director of Planned Giving
- Southern California Public Radio - Major Gifts Manager
- Golden Gate University - VP of Institutional Advancement
- Northwestern University - Assistant Director, Major Gifts, New York Regional Office
- Bronx Charter Schools for Better Learning - Director of Advancement
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Senior Vice President of Development
- Teachers College - Assistant Vice President for Philanthropic Giving
- MN350 - Finance & Operations Director
- Michigan State University - Development Officer III/S
- Seattle Chamber Music Society - Executive Director
- Friends of the Earth - Digital Fundraising Specialist
- The Brookings Institution - Director of Development, Foundation
- Massachusetts General Brigham - Director of Development, Major Gifts, Mass General Cancer Center
- CalMatters - Donor Researcher
- CalMatters - Development Associate
- Western Center on Law & Poverty, Inc.
- Wisconsin Public Radio - Membership Director
- Mount Holyoke College - Associate Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
- University of Michigan - Associate Director, Communications
- Goucher College
- University of Michigan - Assistant/Associate Director of Development
- Earthjustice - Major Gifts Assistant
- Prevent Blindness - Director of Development
- Portland State University Foundation - Director of Annual Giving
- Virginia Tech - Assistant Director for Leadership Gifts, PCOB
- The New School - Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
- California State University, San Marcos - Vice President of University Advancement
- Trinity School - Alumni Relations Manager
- American Public Media Group - Director of Development, Communications, and Stewardship
- REST | Real Escape from the Sex Trade - Director of Marketing & Philanthropy
- Oregon Health & Science University Foundation - Senior Director of Gift Planning
- Goucher College - Director of Advancement (GPEP)
- Mayo Clinic - Chief Development Officer
- LSU Foundation - Senior Director of Development
- Hudson County Community College - Vice President for Advancement and Communications
- Grand Street Settlement - Senior Director of Development
- Kansas City Teacher Residency - Director of Development
- Campbell & Company - Associate Consultant, Seattle
- Campbell & Company - Associate Consultant, Chicago
- The Family Tree of Maryland - Chief Executive Officer
- United States Marshals Museum - Chief Development Officer and Foundation President
- Mayo Clinic - Chief Development Officer
- Roundabout Theatre Company - Individuals Giving Assistant
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - Major Gifts Officer, Southeast Region of the United States
- Free Speech TV - Associate Development Director
- Loyola Marymount University - Senior Director of Development, School of Education
- Gwynedd Mercy University - Vice President for University Advancement
- Ohio Wesleyan University - Major Gifts Officer
- Girls for a Change - Fundraising Fellow
- Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund
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Consultants Handling their Business |
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Firm:
Ankhacia Enterprises
Title:
Fundraising & Personal Development Coach
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Firm:
Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants
Title:
President
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If you are a small consulting firm, AADO will gladly post your information in an upcoming newsletter.
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AADO does not charge a membership fee.
Please make a donation today.
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Calling all Consultants!
If you lead a fundraising consulting firm or you are an independent fundraising consultant and would like to be recommended for potential consulting opportunities, please take a moment to register.
In 2021, AADO has made
17 successful matches to date.
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