Raising Money with an Anti-Racist Approach

Increasing your focus on diversity and inclusion and raising money aren’t mutually exclusive. In this webinar, we’ll help you assess and revitalize your development program to take an anti-racist approach that results in successful fundraising and a high return on investment. In addition to providing practical advice and anti-racist actions you can take in your fundraising, we’ll also consider the roles that culture and systems play in our fundraising. Two of the most burdensome traps that many nonprofits fall into are doing things as they’ve always been done and making assumptions. Participants will learn strategies that help you overcome these tendencies.
Learning Objectives:
– Understand that “Anti-racist” doesn’t mean a lower ROI
– Learn how to de-couple money from power and still raise lots of money
– Create anti-racist practices in your volunteer corps and board development
– Understand the importance of and how to build an anti-racist fundraising culture
Speakers
Robert C. Osborne, Jr.
Principal, The Osborne Group, Inc.
Robert was taught the power of philanthropy from an early age from both of his parents. With 25 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, Robert brings his expertise to his clients, the organizations whose boards he serves on, and the pro bono projects he assists with. He believes that civil society has a critical role to play in making the world a better place.
A well-known international speaker and workshop leader, Robert works with all types of organizations and all sizes. He has conducted well-received workshops and/or keynote addresses for the International Fundraising Congress, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, the International Fundraising Festival, AFP Congress, the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand, and many others.
Robert serves on the Board of the United Hospital Fund in New York. He also serves on the International Advisory Board of the Czech Fundraising Center in Czech Republic, the International Advisory Board of the Impact Hub Belgrade in Serbia, and the Advisory Board of the Impact Hub Metropolitan in New York. He is a studio partner and co-founder of Studio X Ventures, a venture studio for social impact startups in the Balkans with a focus on women founders. Robert serves as a mentor and advisor to a number of startups in the US and the Balkans.
Laurel McCombs
Senior Philanthropy Advisor, The Osborne Group, Inc.
Laurel brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to her role as consultant and trainer with The Osborne Group.  Laurel works closely with clients on topics including donor engagement, development operations, board fundraising and more. In addition to well-received workshops for national organizations, universities, and more, Laurel has presented at the AFP International Conference, CASE-NAIS, and AFP Congress.  Prior to joining TOG, Laurel worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America where she coordinated capacity-building support to agencies across the country.
Laurel has a degree from USC and lives in Portland, OR.
Additional Resources: 
For more information about The Osborne Group, go to https://www.theosbornegroup.com/
CFRE Credit:  1