Women In Development Presents a Workshop in
Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his Dream for America
The Power of Equity in Fundraising
January 18, 2024
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
$45 for Members | $65 for Non-Members
Light refreshments and wine will be served
Registration Closes January 18 at 12:00 p.m.
Hosted By
WNET
Kellen Boardroom
825 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Featuring
Sonya Shields
Executive Director and President of Cause Effective
Emily Fascilla
Director of Client Strategy, The Giving Block
Join us for a transformative experience where we align personal and organizational fundraising strategies with the principles of equity in philanthropy, which is fundamental to the nonprofit sector’s social movements and the future of this country.
Dynamic presentations by industry experts will be followed by interactive discussions and group activities. Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and case studies.
Explore critical topics, including:
- · Overcoming victim identity and scarcity mindset in fundraising: transform your approach from scarcity to abundance.
- · Learning the pathway to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values in your communications and fundraising efforts.
- · Reframing fundraising through Cause Effective’s Nonprofit Thrivability approach that will strengthen the culture of organizations and deepen relationships with donors and funders.
Build Your Skills:
- · Enhance your confidence in equitable fundraising and ethical storytelling.
- · Strengthen your internal practices towards equity with tangible tools for action.
- · Gain an understanding of Thrivability’s role in nonprofit transformation and true societal change.
Join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. King and pave the way for a more equitable future in fundraising and philanthropy.
About Our Speakers
Sonya Shields is the new Executive Director and President of Cause Effective. Cause Effective partners with nonprofit organizations to provide strategic guidance, training, and coaching in the areas of fundraising, communications, board governance, leadership development and strategic planning. Cause Effective has a 40 year history in the nonprofit sector and has worked with over 7,000 nonprofit organizations.
Sonya is an accomplished nonprofit executive with over 25 years experience at the executive level with local, national, and international organizations in the social justice and human rights space.
Sonya’s special sauce is her deep experience in development, marketing and communications, along with program and organizational development. She has raised over $40 million dollars to help strengthen mission-driven organizations – taking organizations to another level of visibility and engagement to diversify their funding base. She has served as the Director of Development for the National LGBTQ Task Force, NYC Anti-Violence Project, Astraea Foundation and Keep a Child Alive. She held the position of Chief Officer for External Relations at Brooklyn Community Services and Chief Operating Officer at Getting Out Staying Out.
Sonya has worked as a consultant with many organizations and she is a sought-after speaker, coach, and trainer. She has been invited to speak and conduct workshops for institutions like Nonprofit Staten Island, Columbia University, Nonprofit Quarterly, Nonprofit Westchester, Westchester Fairfield County Community Foundation, Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association of Black Foundation Executives and many more.
Sonya currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the American LGBTQ Museum, and Board Member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals-New York. Sonya received a B.A. in Public Relations from Howard University in Washington, DC and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Emily Fascilla is an unwavering advocate for social justice, currently serving as the Director of Client Strategy at The Giving Block. With over a decade of diverse experience in the fundraising development field, Emily has worn many hats, from Development Director and Major Gifts Officer to Capital Campaign Manager, Corporate Program Leader, Grant Writer, and Event Planner. Her career has been dedicated to supporting direct service organizations like Pencils of Promise, Safe Horizon, and Getting Out and Staying Out, where her relentless commitment has resulted in the generation of millions of dollars in funding, driving tangible change in the communities she serves. Emily's passion for social justice fuels her drive to empower nonprofits globally, advising thousands of them on enhancing their digital fundraising strategies and expanding their donor networks. Emily believes in innovative, community-oriented, and cutting-edge approaches that enable nonprofits to thrive and brings them closer to their vision of a more just and equitable world.
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