Fellows Program
Observations, Opinions and Outlooks (Part 2): Succeeding as a Diverse Fundraiser

Thursday, August 24, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Virtual

How can diverse fundraisers successfully navigate obstacles within their organizations and with donors? How can they achieve job satisfaction and professional advancement despite the difficulties? Building upon the conversation from last year’s AFP Fellows special session, panelists will discuss how to overcome internal and external challenges encountered as a diverse fundraising professional.

This program is available to Fellows and Peer Mentoring participants.

Please email Shawn Jezak at [email protected] to receive a registration link.

Moderator:

Kimberly Vann, CFRE
Director of Foundation Relations and Grants
Greater Chicago Food Depository
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Panelists:

Ishan Johnson, CFRE
Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer
Boston Lyric Opera
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Nate Downing
Director of Development/ Relationship Manager
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Genesis Watkins
Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Greater Chicago Food Depository
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Yashica Weeks, CFRE, CAP®
Director of Gift Planning
DuPage Foundation
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Tiffany Williams
Founder and Principal
TJ Marie Consulting
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