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Speaking Engagements Featuring Yolanda F. Johnson

Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership 2019

CO-PRESENTED BY AADO AND CASE


 

Overview

The 2019 Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership was co-presented by the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and the Council for Advancement And Support Of Education (CASE) in partnership with the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

 
 

Panel

KEYNOTE

The Past, Present and Future of Black Generosity

SPEAKERS

  • Anna Barber, President and Principal Consultant, Barber & Associates

  • Yolanda F. Johnson, President and Founder, YFJ Consulting, LLC.

  • Rose Mays, Philanthropist

  • Roderick Wheeler, Executive Director, Grassroots Grantmakers

 

 

Yolanda spoke to a sold-out crowd, regarding the work of the Women in Development Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and how it is strengthening the pipeline and dialogue of diversity in the field.

“We must remember the importance of letting qualified development professionals from all backgrounds know that there is a seat for them at the leadership table,” Johnson said during her remarks.

Yolanda F. Johnson with fellow keynote panelists, renowned philanthropist, Rose Mays and Roderick Wheeler, Executive Director of Grassroots Grantmakers.Photo Credit: AADO Network

Yolanda F. Johnson with fellow keynote panelists, renowned philanthropist, Rose Mays and Roderick Wheeler, Executive Director of Grassroots Grantmakers.

Photo Credit: AADO Network