Board Engagement & Fundraising Through a DEIAB Lens
Tue, May 02
|D.J. Bordini Center
Nonprofit staff and board members will learn how to increase their organization's philanthropic support, all while using a diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging lens.
Time & Location
May 02, 2023, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
D.J. Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
About the event
Join Christal Cherry, Principal and CEO of The Board Pro, in this interactive workshop and get fired-up about fundraising!
Nonprofit staff and board members will learn how to increase their organization's philanthropic support, all while using a diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging lens.
Session Learning Objectives:
1. Translate fundraising success in uncertain times
2. Understand the power of community-centered storytelling
3. Share the motivations for giving from diverse donors
4. Embrace stewardship and the value of trust-focused relationships with donors
5. Uncover how to center equity in fundraising in antiracist fundraising culture
Event Details:
Date/Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A light breakfast buffet will be available by 8:00 a.m.
Location: D.J. Bordini Center, 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton
Continuing Education Credits: Full participation in this workshop is applicable for 4.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Learn more at cfre.org.
Who Should Attend:
Nonprofit staff with development responsibilities Nonprofit board members
Registration Fee: $20 - The registration fee is greatly subsidized thanks to event sponsors. Fee is nonrefundable.
Learn more about Christal:
Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. With over 22 years in the nonprofit sector, she has supported higher education institutions, human services organizations, and faith-based missions. Now as CEO of The Board Pro, a consulting firm designed to transform leaders through board service, she customizes training and support for each client’s unique needs.
She is contributing author in Collecting Courage, a documenting of racism and survival by 15 accomplished Black fundraisers working across the United States and Canada. She founded F3: Fabulous Female Fundraisers, and enjoys her membership in the African American Development Officers Network and Toastmasters. Read Christal's full bio here.