Yolanda teaches a four (4) session course on inclusive philanthropy at the Valdry Center for Philanthropy.

The WOC Symposium 2022 is back in a hybrid format this year!

We will talk about the most common challenges that #WOC experience in #fundraising, why it's important for more WOC to be in fundraising, strategies and tactics to persist in this profession, advice for younger WOC, and more.

We will talk about the most common challenges that #WOC experience in #fundraising, why it's important for more WOC to be in fundraising, strategies and tactics to persist in this profession, advice for younger WOC, and more.

Yolanda speaks with Pond in this session to “provide best practices for every step of your recruitment to ensure you’re reaching the best match for open roles in an inclusive and accessible manner.”

Designed to inspire and uplift women of color in the non-profit sector, the WOC Symposium a day of sessions to deepen your knowledge of fundraising and philanthropy with a mix of fun during our Lunch and Learn sessions.

In a joint session for members of WOC and Allies in Action, a panel of women of color who hold the CDO title will discuss their road to the top leadership seat. The panel will discuss the competencies that distinguish today's successful leader, how to prepare to take on the role of CDO, and what Board members and colleagues can do to support CDOs in their role.

Are you tired? Do you ever feel stuck? Unsure about the next steps in your allyship? Let’s have some real conversation about what our tiredness can teach us, and tools for persistence.

Save the Date for Allies in Action’s One-Year Anniversary.

As we transition into 2021, WOC takes a moment to assess what we've learned and address reflections on how we've coped to manage the personal and professional, what we learned about ourselves, and what best practices we can employ to ensure success in 2021 and beyond.

Tune into WOC's the Word with Cynthia Reddrick, Senior Associate, Cause Effective and Planned Giving expert to learn more about how you can most effectively incorporate a solid planned giving program into your development plan in 2021.

Join us for a virtual, jolly evening of mixing and mingling with your fellow WOC members.

Please mark your calendars for December 8th, when the annual WID Holiday Celebration will take place, this year via Zoom. We’ll be happily bidding 2020 adieu and looking ahead to a bright new year!

The November Deconstructing Development will take a deeper look at how we can embrace the contributions of people with disabilities to our sector.

Get ready for an amazing, full day of engagement, learning, self-care and community for women of color in both fundraising and philanthropy with presentations from Cause Effective, Impact 100, wellness experts and more!

MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT

Illuminating and dramatic, Madam C. J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving broadens our understanding of black women’s charitable giving and establishes Walker as a foremother of African American philanthropy. Join us to discuss the book with Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman.

Women In Development is proud to convene a panel of leaders from across different fields who are working to prepare their colleagues to address these ethical challenges in a constantly changing environment. Join us as they share their experiences and insights on this relevant topic and offer actionable ideas that will benefit all fundraisers at all stages of their career.

Views from the C-Suite is a conversation with women of color executives, to get their take on their careers, what has made them successful and bringing all of that home to the realms of fundraising and philanthropy.

WOC is excited to speak with Ruth C. Browne, SD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY), which provides temporary housing and support for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a caring and secure environment, close to the essential care and resources they need most.

WOC and AIA in partnership with the Association of Nonprofit Specialist to present Incorporating DEI into Your Consulting Practice: Exploring Points of Entry.

Save the Date

Deconstructing Development: Financial Predictions and Perspectives on How Election Outcomes May Impact You, Your Donors and Your Organization

How have donor expectations changed since the advent of virtual engagement with stakeholders? What practices have you adopted during the pandemic that will translate well when the crisis has passed and what practices are you eager to return to? Join WOC for a panel discussion about messaging and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you’re changing jobs, returning to work after a hiatus, or transitioning into development, WID’s Resume Reboot can help you put your best words forward.

Yolanda will appear in the webinar, Fundraising in a Crisis: Strategies & Tactics, hosted by Better Business Bureau.

Yolanda to appear on a Q&A panel at the Community Investment Network conference,

Join special events/event fundraising thought leaders, Shafcat Kassim-DaCosta and WOC Founder, Yolanda F. Johnson, for this in-depth discussion on events during the time of COVID-19 and strategies on how to maximize your success.

WOC's the WORD kicks off by honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM). The inaugural conversation will feature celebrated Mexican philanthropist and founder of Procura A.C., Marcela Orvañanos de Rovzar, and Elisa Charters, WOC Advisory Committee member and founder of Latina Surge, a nonprofit that educates and advocates for diversity, inclusion, and gender parity on executive boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a New Normal in many fields, including Major Gifts Fundraising. Join us as we interview our Major Gifts experts, Patricia Hill, who will discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by this key fundraising area.