Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership
April 15-17, 2019
Conrad Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Ind., United States

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and African American Development Officers Network (AADO) will conduct the sixth conference on diverse philanthropy and leadership to meet the great demand for professional development at all levels of advancement, not only in the area of diverse leadership but also in understanding philanthropic diversity.

The conference concentrates on emerging philanthropic markets (i.e., ethnic, LGBT, young alumni) in advancement while exploring minority wealth, philanthropic behaviors and diverse engagement strategies. The program also features sessions on enhancing management and leadership skills for advancement professionals of diverse backgrounds.

Benefits of Attending

• Understand the impact of diverse philanthropy.
• Create strategies to engage community members and leaders as fundraising partners.
• Enhance your leadership skills.
• Gain direct skills for managing relationships at all levels.
• Learn best practices for fundraising from diverse constituencies.

Who Should Attend

• Advancement professionals—at all levels—who want to effectively increase their contributions and resources to their organization
• Diverse and majority advancement professionals serving, managing and soliciting diverse constituencies
• Senior management professionals looking to develop and enhance strategies to attract and retain diverse employees, while creating an open culture.

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Individuals at CASE member institutions are eligible to apply. There is no application fee.

Applicants should have three or fewer years of experience in educational advancement or have changed advancement disciplines in the last three years. (For example: Changed from alumni relations to fundraising.)

Preference goes to professionals from under-represented populations and those who work in offices with demonstrably limited resources.

Please complete this application by March 8, 2019. Scholarship recipients will be announced no later than March 22, 2019. 

If you are not sure which District your institution view our district's page. 

For additional information, contact Jevon Walton, Senior Coordinator, Diversity and Talent Management, at +1-202-478-5551 or email jwalton@case.org.