Diversity and equity aren’t optional topics anymore — they’re essential to meaningful donor conversations. Liz Cheney joins Carl Newbanks⁠ and ⁠Marie Ruzek⁠ to share her experience navigating DEI discussions with donors in Greater Minnesota.

✨ Inside this episode:

• How to initiate sensitive conversations about equity with donors
• Practical tools for fostering inclusive giving practices
• Resources to build board and organizational understanding of DEI

🎧 Press play to strengthen your donor relationships while advancing a more just and inclusive mission.

Key Topics/Themes: DEI in fundraising, donor conversations, nonprofit leadership, inclusive giving, community impact

Links/Additional Resources:

• Southwest Initiative Foundation⁠
• To increase your own understanding and competency: Bridging_Differences_Playbook-Final.pdf (berkeley.edu)⁠
• For taking action on board diversity: ⁠5-Questions-for-board-diversity-2.pdf (boardsource.org)