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.
Session Description: Whether it’s what motivates individuals to give, or grounds the development of nonprofit organizations, religion plays a critical role in philanthropy. Philanthropy has the power to build communities and unite people across many diverse populations and religious backgrounds.
This facilitated panel will provide a variety of religious perspectives on engaging in philanthropy as a way of living out one’s faith to help build a just and peaceful world. The panel will feature a diverse group of individuals who are inspired by their faith to give in a variety of ways to impact positive change across the globe. In addition to the moderated discussion, time will also be reserved for audience questions.
Yolanda hosts the WOC Awards, honoring women of color in fundraising and philanthropy.
Together with Philanthropy Together, WOC is headed to Dallas.
Performance
Yolanda teaches a four (4) session course on inclusive philanthropy at the Valdry Center for Philanthropy.
The inner life and inspiration of African American spirituals, with Yolanda F. Johnson, Soprano
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.
Start the year off with goal setting, time management and overall self-care for women development professionals.
Yolanda F. Johnson performs at Juilliard with Laura Goldberg, Violin and ArtsAhimsa Ensemble: Kate Dillingham, Cello; Anna Royzman, Piano.
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.
The inner life and inspiration of African American spirituals, with Yolanda F. Johnson, Soprano
I to I is WID’s premier networking event, designed for making genuine contacts and discussing meaningful topics in a small group setting.
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.
Our guest, Janet Heit, will spotlight why an age-diverse office, which celebrates women of long experience, can serve to make the nonprofit sector more powerful and successful.
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.
This thought-provoking discussion and presentation featuring renowned leadership expert and coach Brianna Boggs will empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to both manage the leadership groups in your portfolio and to create your very own personal leadership plan.
Save the Date for Allies in Action’s One-Year Anniversary.
Uncover new talent and opportunities at WID’s virtual job fair.
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.
