What are some of the emerging trends related to diversity within the philanthropic sector? The session will first highlight strategic areas of focus of the newly formed Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Second, the presentation will discuss the emerging data surrounding the rising influence of diverse donors. Demographic shifts related to these groups require a deeper focus on diverse donors and highlights the urgency to address issues of inclusion and awareness within the philanthropic and nonprofit sector. The session will conclude by providing practical insights and implications for the field of fundraising.
Dr. Kim Williams-Pulfer serves as the Postdoctoral Research Appointee for the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. A recent PhD graduate of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Kim was awarded the Indiana University President's Diversity Dissertation Fellowship in 2017. Her ongoing research agenda focuses on diversity within the philanthropic sector and the role of arts and civic engagement within the African diaspora.