What the Fundraising

177: Prioritizing Racial Equity, Boundaries and Self-Care in Fundraising with Kia Croom


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Are you ready to challenge the status quo and thrive against the odds in fundraising?

Join us for an eye-opening podcast episode featuring Kia Croom, a trailblazing fundraising expert with over two decades of experience. In this enlightening conversation, Kia fearlessly addresses the challenges facing black and brown leaders in the nonprofit sector while emphasizing the critical importance of boundaries and self-care.

Kia's extensive portfolio spans diverse causes such as STEM, housing, youth development, education, and HIV/AIDS. Kia excels in forging impactful corporate partnerships and is proficient in major gifts, grant writing, creative messaging, and digital marketing. Moreover, Kia ardently champions racial and philanthropic justice, focusing on combatting anti-Black racism by bolstering Black-led nonprofit organizations.

 

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Understand the challenges for black and brown leaders in nonprofits.
  • Learn the importance of setting boundaries and self-care in fundraising.
  • Explore DEI's role in fundraising.
  • Prioritize racial equity and justice in nonprofits.
  • Recognize the harms of overwork, especially for marginalized groups.
  • Discover strategies for self-preservation in fundraising.
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