Navigating Difficult Conversations with Donors: Addressing Racism and Sexism

When:  Apr 10, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM (ET)

Join us for a panel discussion centered around strategies for engaging in difficult but necessary conversations with donors who have exhibited racist or sexist behaviors. Local fundraising professionals will share their experience and how they have overcome these types of challenging situations. In addition to the panel there will be time for conversation with the audience. Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided. 

Moderator
MiVida Burrus photo
MiVida Burrus, MBA 
Senior Director of Development, Avalon Healing Center
 

Panelists
Shai James Boyd photo
Shai James Boyd, Ed.D., MPA, CFRE (more about Shai)
Assistant Director, Institutional Advancement & Alumni Relations, Henry Ford College Foundation
 
Regina Sharma photoRegina Sharma
Development Director, Detroit Justice Center
 
Douglas Manigault photoDouglas Manigault III, DSW, MSW, CFRE (more about Douglas)
IHN at Alpha House
 
Cheryl Czach photoCheryl Czach
Executive Director, Affirmations

 

Registration Fees*
AFP Member: $35
Non-Member: $50
Fisher Fellow: Free
 
*Additional pricing options available. Please visit registration link for more details.

 
 CFRE CE logoApproved for 1 CFRE CE credit hour.
 

REGISTER HERE
 
Registration deadline is 11:55 pm on April 9, 2025.

 

 

Location

Starfish Family Services Marygrove Early Education Center
8251 W. McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221