Supporting Black & Brown Fundraisers in the Non-Profit Sector

When people of color are not allowed to speak for themselves or their voices are not heard, there’s a psychological toll that often leads to burnout. Black and Brown fundraisers are leaving their organizations because they feel isolated and unwelcome. So, what’s the role of the non-profit sector in fighting systemic racism? How can leaders support Black and Brown staff?

This is an important conversation all leaders need to be a part of, which is why we invited a special guest to join us for this episode. Kia Croom is a fundraising executive with over 20 years of experience. To date, she’s raised close to $400 million dollars for non-profits of all sizes and varieties. She’s worked in a host of development roles and is very passionate about racial justice in philanthropy.

If you want to be a force for racial justice, but are still learning, like so many of us, this episode is for you. We’re glad you’re here.

Show Highlights: In this episode, you’ll learn about…

• Recognizing barriers and bias in yourself and in your organization
• Burnout in Black and Brown employees
• What it means to be an accomplice, not just an ally, in support of racial equity
• How non-profit leaders can normalize inclusion
• How to give voice to and amplify the contributions of people of color
• How to create a workplace where black and brown staff feel welcome to show up as their authentic selves

Veritus Group is passionate about partnering with you and your organization throughout your fundraising journey. We believe that the key to transformative fundraising is a disciplined system and structure, trusted accountability, persistence, and a bit of fun. We specialize in mid-level fundraising, major gifts, planned giving, developing compelling donor offers, and strategic leadership and organizational development. You can learn more about we can partner with you at www.VeritusGroup.com.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about Kia Croom
• What Makes a Good Non-Profit Leader
• The Confidence to Have Tough Conversations (featuring DEI consultant Brandyn Campbell)