This virtual support group is for Black, Latine´, Indigenous, and other incredible persons of color who serve in a resource development and/or fundraising capacity at their organization. Emerging as well as established fundraisers serving at direct-service, capacity-building, higher education, and intermediary organizations are welcome. 

The fundraisers of color group provides a peer-to-peer space for individuals belonging to a marginalized racial community to share experiences, stories, and advice as they have navigated fundraising and philanthropy as a profession. Challenging professional experiences will/do happen, and participants are welcome to share and learn within a supportive, affirming, encouraging, and confidential setting. 

This group is also meant to increase professional development capacities that will translate into growth opportunities within the field. As a result, we do work within a set curriculum led by the faciliator for the duration of the year. This curriculum remains flexible in nature as pain points can come up at any time. We want to be able to support participants in the present and will shift gears as needed. Guest speakers can and will be invited (at least twice throughout the year) to share expert knowledge in various areas of resource development, philanthropy, mission advancement, theory, and implementation. Agility is key to the group format; however, topic reminders along with supporting materials are shared with participants each month prior to the meeting.