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.
Drawing from personal experiences and a deep commitment to social justice, Kia sheds light on the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work with fundraising efforts in today's conversation. With unwavering passion, Kia highlights the need for organizations to prioritize racial equity and justice, challenging listeners to confront systemic inequities head-on.

Throughout the episode, Kia delivers powerful insights into the detrimental effects of overwork and martyrdom, particularly for marginalized communities. With candor and conviction, Kia encourages listeners to establish boundaries and prioritize their well-being, asserting that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for success.
Kia's resilience and determination will inspire listeners as she advocates for a culture of self-preservation and empowerment in the fundraising industry. Also, prepare to be motivated and empowered as Kia shares practical advice and powerful reflections, allowing listeners to navigate fundraising challenges gracefully and authentically.


EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Intro
00:50 Journey of Impact
02:29 Bridging the Gap: DEI and Fundraising
06:53 Unpacking Equity
14:45 Fostering Anti-Racist Organizational Cultures
17:42 The Deadly Implications of Backsliding on DEI Efforts
23:21 Prioritizing Wellness for Black and Brown Leaders in Fundraising
28:10 Boundaries: The Key to Self-Preservation and Success in Fundraising
31:19 Embracing Self-Care

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✨ ABOUT MALLORY✨

Recognized in read-write, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Inc. for her energizing and innovative fundraising strategy and training, Mallory Erickson will revolutionize the way you show up as a nonprofit leader and fundraiser. She is a certified executive coach and fundraising consultant that specializes in helping social impact fundraisers apply life-changing scientific research and personal development frameworks to their fundraising work. Mallory Erickson’s brave, bold, and innovative framework (the Power Partners Formula™️) teaches nonprofit fundraisers to raise more from the right funders so they can stop hounding people for money. Fundraising doesn’t have to be uncomfortable when it is built around a mutually beneficial framework and authentic partnership.

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