EVENTS
Symposium 2023 is a day full of virtual sessions for all participants, followed by an in-person keynote panel in NYC. We’ll end the day together with a beautiful networking reception.
Yolanda hosts the WOC Awards, honoring women of color in fundraising and philanthropy.
Views from the C-Suite brings trail-blazing women of color from a variety of industries together with WOC members for conversations designed to offer perspective and inspire you professionally and personally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resume Refresh is a members-only event, available to WOC members.
Being prepared is the best way to set yourself up for success and we never know when opportunity will come knocking. Having a current, impactful resumé on hand means you will be ready when it's time to take your next professional step. From October 13-16, WOC is pleased to offer members a one-on-one 15-minute complimentary resumé review with seasoned career development professionals. RSVP is now open. Members-only. Limited seating engagement.
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.
WOC Connections Workshops is a members-only event, available to WOC members.
WOC Connections Week returns this September in a workshop format. Yolanda F. Johnson and seasoned non-profit experts gather through out the week to host an array of topics from DEI in non-profits to year-end givings.
