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Hello AADO Members,

Happy spring almost summer. I hope you all are taking care of yourselves. I have fallen off the wagon of “self-care” and find myself working around the clock, on back-to-back virtual calls, working over weekends, and not eating well. Basically, stretching myself a bit too thin. And here I am working on the newsletter at 3:00 AM. I share this not for a pat on the back but because you all are so important that I will do anything to make sure you are supported and have what you need to be successful - even if that means sacrificing a little sleep.

However, can I count on you all a little more going forward? Think about what you would like to read in the newsletter in the coming months. Consider writing an opinion piece or sharing articles that you have read and think other AADO members would find interesting, send information on upcoming conferences, announcements about new jobs, interviews with leaders in the sector. And why not consider telling us about your own journey in the profession? As always new ideas are encouraged!!!
I look forward to hearing from you. I'm confident the June Newsletter will be loaded with interesting, exciting and thought-provoking content. I can't wait!!

Be well my friends,
Birgit
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When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat
First your boss loves you, then they dislike you. Here’s how Black women can manage the icy transition. ----- Erica Stallings
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The Real Kishshana Palmer Uncensored (well mostly)
             Part One
By Birgit Burton
Kishshana Palmer, CEO Kishshana & CO.
Recently, I jumped on a Zoom call and chatted with my good friend and sister warrior, Ms. Kishshana Palmer. We laughed – like holding our stomachs and screaming - laughed. Raised our eyebrows and pressed our eyeballs against our cameras. We got off track a million times and the conversation ended up being nearly two hours long. I decided to share the entire transcript in two parts. Part two will be in the June AADO Newsletter. This is a must read no matter where you are in your fundraising career. Kishshana's candor, vulnerability, brilliance, authenticity and humor are on full display. You will want to read every word.

Kishshana’s beautiful “The Rooted” community provided the words to describe her creating the amazing Word Cloud tribute below.  
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Congratulations to longtime AADO member, AADO volunteer, AADO Advisory Board Member, AADO Founding Board Member and now she is to be called Dr. Reshunda Mahone! Please join me when you can in sending a special thank you to Dr. Mahone for organizing the monthly AADO Power Hour for 15 years!!!! We could not do them without her!!!
AADO - AFP International Conference (ICON) Scholarship Recipient
AADO Scholarship recipient Laura Hayes will attend the AFP International Conference (ICON) in June.

"I could not be more thrilled to be the recipient of the African American Development Officers Named Scholarship for the AFP ICON 2021. I am looking forward to the educational sessions, engaging speakers and networking opportunities. I intend to fully participate and avail myself to all the possibilities this conference affords me. African- Americans are sorely underrepresented in the develop world and the efforts of AADO will directly begin to address that issue. Thank you for the leadership of AADO in AFP and the foresight to launch this organization and this initiative."
Laura Hayes
National Executive Director, Urban Specialists
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The Mission Continues
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AADO Members Making Moves
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New Organization:
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Director, Major Gifts
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Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Following is a listing of new job postings since April 23rd. You will find additional details including location, job description, and in some cases salary, by following the link at the top of each section below. The links will take you to the top of each section divided by states.  You will scroll down until you reach the job you wish to learn more about.  AADO remains grateful to all of the organizations that recognize the value of seeking diverse candidates by posting their jobs in the AADO Newsletter and on the AADO website.  Currently there are over 3,100  members who receive the AADO Newsletter.
Alabama to Missouri
  • AZ - Northern Arizona University Advancement - Executive Assistant, Senior
  • AZ - Desert Botanical Garden - Chief Development Officer
  • AZ - Mayo Clinic - Development Officer
  • CA - California Institute of the Arts - Associate Director of Annual Giving
  • CA - California Institute of the Arts - Director of Annual Giving
  • CA - Best Friends Animal Society - Regional Gift Advisor, Los Angeles
  • CA - Pasadena Playhouse - Director of Development
  • CA - Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health - Associate Director, Major Gifts
  • CA - University of California Los Angeles - Senior Director of Development, Samueli School of Engineering
  • CA - California Institute of Technology - Associated Vice President of Advancement Services
  • CA - Earthjustice - Foundations Associate
  • CA - Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco - Executive Assistant
  • CA - inewsource - Philanthropy Officer
  • CO - University of Colorado Boulder - Director of Development, Parent Giving
  • CO - University of Colorado Boulder - Associate Director of Development, Engineering
  • CT - Yale University - Assistant Director, Yale College Annual Giving
  • CT - New England Science & Sailing Foundation - Development Officer
  • FL - Mayo Clinic - Division Chair, Development
  • FL - Miami City Ballet - Director of Corporate Giving
  • FL - Miami City Ballet - Major Gift Officer
  • FL - United Way of Miami-Dade, Inc. - Development Officer
  • FL - Miami City Ballet - Associate Director of Development Services
  • FL - Miami City Ballet - Director of Development
  • GA - University of Georgia - Regional Director of Development
  • GA - Public Broadcasting Atlanta - Senior Marketing Coordinator
  • GA - Public Broadcasting Atlanta - News Producer
  • GA - Public Broadcasting Atlanta - Senior Coordinator On-Air Pledge and Communications
  • GA - Public Broadcasting Atlanta - Director of On-Air Pledge and Strategic Initiatives
  • GA - Public Broadcasting Atlanta - Junior Account Executive
  • IL - Lyric Opera of Chicago - Coordinator, Boards (Guild Board, Chapters, and Lyric Young Professionals)
  • IL - Lyric Opera of Chicago - Coordinator, Boards (Women's Board and Ryan Opera Center Board)
  • IL - One World Surgery - Director of Communications and Fund Development
  • IL - Northwestern University - Associate Director of Development, McCormick
  • IL - Chinese American Service League - Director of Development and Communications
  • KY - Louisville Public Media - Digital Membership Manager
  • KY - Louisville Public Media - Director of Donor Relations
  • KY - Louisville Public Media - Grants Manager
  • KY - The Nature Conservancy - Director of Development
  • MA - Newton-Wellesley Hospital - Associate Director, Development Communications
  • MA - Massachusetts General Hospital - Associate Director, Development Marketing and Communications, Home Base
  • MA - Massachusetts General Hospital - Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts
  • MA - Mount Holyoke College - Web Content Specialist
  • MA - Amherst College - Director of Advancement Operations
  • MA - Amherst College - Director of Leadership Giving
  • MA - Amherst College - Associate Chief Advancement Officer
  • MA - Bridgewater State University - Assistant Director, Major Gifts Officer
  • MA - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Assistant, Annual Giving
  • MA - Associates of the Boston Public Library - Director of Development and External Affairs
  • MA - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Director, Financial Operations and Business Analysis, Fiscal & Regulatory Management
  • MA - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Senior Associate, Operations & Strategic Planning
  • MA - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Assistant Director, Annual Giving
  • MD - Parent Encouragement Program - Director of Development
  • MI - Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan - Special Events Manager
  • MO - Washington University in St. Louis - Associate Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement
  • MO - American Red Cross - Regional Director of Development
See all jobs from Alabama to Missouri
Nevada to Wisconsin
  • NC - NC State University - Assistant Dean of Advancement, College of Sciences
  • NJ - Visual Arts Center of New Jersey - Director of Development and Communications
  • NY - Roundabout Theatre Company - Foundation and Government Giving Manager
  • NY - Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
  • NY - Doctor Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières - Prospect Research Officer
  • NY - Services for the UnderServed - Director of Development
  • NY - Human Rights Watch - Managing Director, Direct Response and Marketing
  • NY - State University of New York at Purchase - Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Executive Director of the Purchase College Foundation & Charitable Entities
  • NY - Access Now - Director of Finance (NYC/DC)
  • NY - Syracuse University - Assistant Director of Development
  • NY - NYC Audubon - Director of Development
  • NY - B Lab - Head of Strategic Growth
  • OH - Greater Toledo Community Foundation - Philanthropic Services Officer
  • OH - Grants Plus - Engagement Strategist/Specialist
  • OR - University of Oregon - Associate Vice President, Portland Development and Alumni Engagement
  • PA - Pennsylvania State University - Gift Planning Officer
  • PA - Swarthmore College - Associate Director, Donor Relations
  • PA - Pennsylvania State University - Director of Corporate Engagement, Smeal College of Business
  • PA - McCormack & Kristel - Executive Director
  • PA - University of Pittsburgh - Senior Director, Content Strategy
  • PA - University of Pittsburgh - Director of Social Media
  • PA - University of Pittsburgh - Communications Director
  • PA - KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools - Grants & Development Manager
  • PA - Philadelphia Contemporary - Director of Development
  • TN - University of the South - Vice President, University Relations
  • VA - University of Virginia - Senior Director of Development
  • VA - University of Virginia - Assistant or Associate Director of Development, University Priorities
  • VA - University of Virginia - Director of Major Gifts, UVA School of Architecture
  • VA - University of Virginia - Assistant or Associate Director of Development, School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • VA - Virginia Commonwealth University - Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations
  • WA - KEES - Vice President of Development
  • WA - Yes Magazine - Development Director
  • DC - My Sister's Place - Development Director
  • DC - National Portrait Gallery - Director of Advancement
  • DC - National Park Foundation - Vice President, Foundation Relations
  • DC - Landscape Architecture Foundation - Development Associate
  • DC - National Park Foundation - Senior Vice President, Major Gifts and Foundation Relations
  • DC - Share Our Strength - Senior Manager, Gift Administration
  • DC - Foundation for Financial Planning - Development & Communications Manager
  • DC - Prosperity Now - Manager, Foundation Relations
  • DC - Prosperity Now - Corporate Relations Officer
  • WI - Sojourner - Vice President and Chief Development Officer
  • WI - Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association - Director of Development, UW Law School
See all jobs from Nevada to Wisconsin
Remote/Flexible Locations
  • REMOTE - Modern Classrooms Project - Development Manager
  • REMOTE - Veritus Project - Client Experience Leader
  • REMOTE - Project Drawdown - Director of Development
  • FLEX - National Forest Foundation - Individual Giving Officer
See all jobs with remote/flexible locations
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