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034 - Feeling Alone as a Fundraiser? How You Can Find Community and Advance in Nonprofit Work, with Birgit Smith-Burton

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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When no one around you gets it, everything feels harder. Birgit Smith Burton founded the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) in 1999 to change that, growing from 25 members to nearly 7,000 fundraising professionals of color. No matter how you identify, there's a place for you at AADO. In this episode, learn how building a strong fundraising network can reduce isolation and help you keep going. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories & @michelle.renee.jackson (host)

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