October Members Luncheon

When:  Oct 6, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM (CT)
Monday, October 6, 2025
11:30am - 1:00pm

ACH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
3712 WICHITA STREET | FORT WORTH, TX  76119

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Program Topic:
Ethical Fundraising in a Changing World: Centering Equity, Accountability, and Community Voice

In today’s rapidly shifting philanthropic landscape, fundraising professionals face a critical challenge — and opportunity — to reimagine their practices through the lens of ethics, equity, and inclusion. As donor demographics shift, social movements reshape expectations, and communities demand greater transparency, traditional fundraising methods are no longer enough.

This interactive session invites participants to explore what ethical fundraising truly means in a world shaped by systemic inequities, cultural complexity, and shifting power dynamics. Through collaborative exercises, guided reflection, and a co-created toolkit, attendees will examine how fundraising can either reinforce or disrupt exclusion — and how to lead with integrity, authenticity, and impact.

Participants will leave with:
  • A deeper understanding of how DEI principles inform ethical decision-making in donor engagement
  • Tools to identify and address bias in fundraising strategy, storytelling, and stewardship
  • Strategies for balancing donor influence with mission alignment and community accountability
  • A framework for embedding transparency, reciprocity, and cultural responsiveness into fundraising culture

Whether you're cultivating major gifts, designing campaigns, or stewarding donor relationships, this session will challenge assumptions and equip you to lead fundraising efforts that are not only effective — but just.

    Presented By:
    Maiya Winston

    Maiya Winston of Be A Possibility is a Dallas, Texas based Culture & Inclusion Consultant, Global DEI Leader, and Executive Scholar.  With over 15 years of corporate experience, she has seen firsthand the difference that working with PURPOSE and PASSION can make on the lives and careers of employees.  

    Maiya’s consulting areas of focus include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within corporate and non-profit spaces, leadership development, and employee engagement.  She is a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity Fellow, Certified Career Coach and served as Executive Director of the DFW Collective of Black Employee Resource Groups (BERGs).   

    Maiya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Southern California and an Executive MBA at the University of Texas, Arlington. She is currently working on her first book and has a lifelong love of learning.

    Location

    ACH Child and Family Services
    3712 Wichita Street
    Hickman Center
    Fort Worth, TX 76119
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    Contact

    James Nicholson
    972-233-9107, 221
    afpfw@yahoo.com