1. With Kathleen Kelley, CFRE
Diversity
With Kathleen Kelley, CFRE
Not just multicultural differences, but also age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, background and position of power differences.

2. Maine slowly gaining cultural diversity, but 3 largest cities still some of the whitest in the US, reports Bangor Daily News
Diversity issues get mixed up with politics, views of government, religion, and history
100’s if not 1000’s of 9-figure donations last year were from immigrants
1 in 7 in the US were born elsewhere
Maine, VT, NH need people: growth rate over the past decade was .38%, .1%, .16% respectively per year
30.9% of U.S. residents in identify themselves as non- white: Maine,3.5% , VT,3.9% and NH 6.3%

3. Agenda Why does awareness of diversity matter?
How do we change assumptions?
How do we deal with conflict?
Diversity trends in the US
What does diversity mean for philanthropy
Questions

4. Philanthropy Trends Women - give more through networks
Black - give to specific fundraising campaigns
Appalachia- give in-kind and volunteer
Native American – give in Sacred Circle
Muslim - give to building projects
Jewish- giving in denominations of $18
LBGTQ – 25% rise in giving due to recent events
Latino and Hispanic- public display of charity is crass

5. Diverse businesses deliver 35% better results
One in four people moving to Burlington, VT is a person of color. VT has embraced immigrants. Diverse workforce prevents harassment and reduces law suits. The white older male’s giving is less important than it has been. Fundraising talent must be developed from the pool of non-white candidates.
Diverse businesses deliver 35% better results

6. Quick Poll Does your fundraising team reflect the community you serve?
Or do they have access to the community served?
Do you know the diversity of your donors?
Have you had disagreements in the fundraising committee about who or how to approach a segment?
Do you feel safe in your environment?

7. Steps to Diversity Create a diverse executive team
Collaborate with diverse vendors, service providers, business partners
Seek reciprocity for licensing agreements
Address transportation issues
Accommodate veterans, disabled persons, nursing mothers, religious practices, workers in recovery, paid family leave
Train staff and volunteers about embracing people of diverse backgrounds
Ensure that all meetings are safe for all employees, volunteers and board members. Have a policy that allows people to address differences without being reprimanded and to allow personal reflection on behavior.
Look at your donation data, look for trends missed due to diversity