Understanding & Relating to Diverse Donors & Communities

Do you worry that you unknowingly exhibit unconscious bias as a fundraiser? What challenges have you faced when cultivating diverse donors? Have you faced or witnessed prejudice or discrimination in your work? Do you feel you have a full understanding and can relate to the diverse communities you serve?
Join us to learn from our diverse panel of leaders and fundraisers how you can become a better fundraiser when cultivating donors from diverse communities.
Panelists:

• Theresa Carter, President, Synthomer Foundation (moderator)
• Amanda Cole, Executive Director, Plexus LGBT + Allied Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Cristina González Alcalá, Community Investment Officer, Akron Community Foundation
• Stephanie Koontz, Director of Alumni Relations, Walsh University
• Debra Valentine-Gray, Director of Regional Advancement, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Retired)