Board Engagement & Fundraising Through a DEIAB Lens

Nonprofit Workshop

Board Engagement & Fundraising
Through a DEIAB Lens

May 2, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Event Sponsors

Join Christal Cherry, Principal and CEO of The Board Pro, in this interactive workshop and get fired-up about fundraising!

Nonprofit staff and board members will learn how to increase their organization's philanthropic support, all while using a diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging lens. 

Session Learning Objectives:

1. Translate fundraising success in uncertain times

2. Understand the power of community-centered storytelling

3. Share the motivations for giving from diverse donors

4. Embrace stewardship and the value of trust-focused relationships with donors

5. Uncover how to center equity in fundraising in antiracist fundraising culture

Event Details:

Date/Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  A light breakfast buffet will be available by 8:00 a.m.

Location: D.J. Bordini Center, 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton

Who Should Attend: 

Nonprofit staff with development responsibilities
Nonprofit board members

Registration Fee: $20 - The registration fee is greatly subsidized thanks to event sponsors.  Fee is nonrefundable. 

CFRE Credit: Full participation in this program is applicable for 4.0 points in Category 1.B - Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. 

Registration Link: Link

Learn more about Christal:

Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. With over 22 years in the nonprofit sector, she has supported higher education institutions, human services organizations, and faith-based missions. Now as CEO of The Board Pro, a consulting firm designed to transform leaders through board service, she customizes training and support for each client’s unique needs.

She is contributing author in Collecting Courage, a documenting of racism and survival by 15 accomplished Black fundraisers working across the United States and Canada. She founded F3: Fabulous Female Fundraisers, and enjoys her membership in the African American Development Officers Network and Toastmasters. Read Christal's full bio here.