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Empowering Diversity and Fundraising Success: A Conversation with Birgit Burton
FromAll About Capital Campaigns: Nonprofits, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Toolkit
Empowering Diversity and Fundraising Success: A Conversation with Birgit Burton
FromAll About Capital Campaigns: Nonprofits, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Toolkit
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of "All About Capital Campaigns," we are joined by a trailblazing leader in the world of fundraising, Birgit Burton. Birgit, the first African-American woman to chair the AFP Global Board, shares her insights and experiences on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession. She discusses the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive fundraising environment and addressing systemic barriers and biases.
Birgit also delves into her founding role at AADO (African American Development Officers Network) and its mission to provide professional development, education, mentorship, and networking opportunities for fundraisers of color. Learn about the remarkable growth of AADO and its impact on the fundraising community.
Discover key trends in fundraising, including the growing influence of donor-advised funds and the role of artificial intelligence. Birgit emphasizes the significance of mentors and advisors in successful fundraising campaigns and offers valuable advice for fundraisers embarking on a capital campaign.
Lastly, Birgit shares her exciting future plans, which include turning her family home into an Airbnb and researching and preserving the remarkable legacy of her grandmother, who had a profound impact on philanthropy and social justice.
Join us for an inspiring and informative conversation that highlights the importance of diversity, mentorship, and innovation in the fundraising sector.
Birgit also delves into her founding role at AADO (African American Development Officers Network) and its mission to provide professional development, education, mentorship, and networking opportunities for fundraisers of color. Learn about the remarkable growth of AADO and its impact on the fundraising community.
Discover key trends in fundraising, including the growing influence of donor-advised funds and the role of artificial intelligence. Birgit emphasizes the significance of mentors and advisors in successful fundraising campaigns and offers valuable advice for fundraisers embarking on a capital campaign.
Lastly, Birgit shares her exciting future plans, which include turning her family home into an Airbnb and researching and preserving the remarkable legacy of her grandmother, who had a profound impact on philanthropy and social justice.
Join us for an inspiring and informative conversation that highlights the importance of diversity, mentorship, and innovation in the fundraising sector.
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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