In this episode Yolanda F. Johnson—president of YFJ Consulting and founder of Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy—brings her unique perspective to the world of philanthropy. As a leader in fundraising, philanthropy, and inclusion, equity and diversity (IED) and a sought-after classically-trained soprano and musician, Yolanda has successfully led fundraising operations for a wide range of nonprofit organizations, developing creative events, sponsorship and marketing initiatives that produce new streams of both contributed and earned income. Her expertise brings critical insight to this conversation about what inclusive philanthropy can look like.
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Speakers
Samantha Swaim
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Kristin Steele
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Yolanda F. Johnson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-f-johnson-5778097/
| RESOURCES |
Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting
Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/
Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book
Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/
Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com
YFJ Consulting: https://www.yfj-consulting.com/
Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy: https://www.woc-fp.com/
Yolanda’s Resources: https://www.yolandafjohnson.com/
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