This program is postponed and will be scheduled for a date later this year.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are significant and central issues all three sectors are focused on right now. And, it's about time! Structural and institutional racism is finally being acknowledged, talked about and addressed. Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) announced in 2019 a new mission and generational direction to dismantle systemic racism in our community. Come hear about its journey - from staff and board member learning to departmental and institutional changes. Three years of reflection and vulnerability, truth and reconciliation, and planning and promises have brought CICF local and national acknowledgement of its leadership role on this issue.
Learning Objectives
- Distinctions of diversity, equity, inclusion, opportunity, access, equality, bias, etc.
- Historical facts of systemic racism in the nor-for-profit sector
- CICF's learning journey - the intentions and the happenstance
- Ideas for you, personally, and your organization to begin your DEI learning journey
About the Presenter:
Rob MacPherson, CAP®
Rob serves as Vice President for Development & Strategy with the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). He directs the Foundation’s asset development. In addition to working with prospective donors to promote the ease and advantages of partnering with the community foundation to fulfill charitable wishes, Rob works closely with CICF’s current donors to keep them engaged with the Foundation’s work in the community and informed on current trends in central Indiana and with charitable giving.
Prior to joining CICF, Rob was on staff at the Arts Council of Indianapolis as Director of Special Projects. He led a citywide arts education study, as well as the agency’s strategic planning efforts and development activities. Additionally, as part of the Mayor’s Cultural Tourism Initiative, he coordinated the beginning of a public art master planning process. From 1994-2001 Rob served the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) as Director of Development. He was the senior staff member responsible for managing the annual operating fundraising strategies and directing a $16.5 million capital and endowment campaign, which successfully exceeded its goal. Rob also co-authored two, five-year strategic plans for the Theatre and participated in four years of historic renovation projects, led staff development, and created major programmatic initiatives through successful grant proposals at the IRT. Previous career experience at WFYI, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the Oakland Museum of California and as a consultant and advisor to many not-for-profits around the state and country serve as a strong foundation for Rob’s development responsibilities at CICF.
An active member of the community, Rob serves or has served as a board member of Leadership Indianapolis (formerly Lacy Leadership Association), Indiana Civil Liberties Union Foundation, VSA Arts of Indiana, Eastside Community Investments, and Dance Kaleidoscope. He is also one of the founders and the executive producer for Spotlight, an annual citywide performing arts benefit for the Indiana AIDS Fund, raising over $3 million in 15 years. Rob has volunteered in many capacities at Trinity Episcopal Church as a vestry member and in adult, youth, and fine arts programs.
Rob received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Michigan University. He earned his Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation from The American College in 2010 and has completed ongoing education at Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy in Indianapolis. Rob was a proud member of Class XXIV of the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series and continues on the SKL Advisory Committee. For seven years, Rob taught an arts administration course, “Securing Your Organization’s Future,” focused on capital campaigns, strategic planning and organizational development as an adjunct professor at Butler University.