Moderator: Thais Carter
Panelists: Dilnaz Wairich, Kim Richardson, Aimée Laramore

Religion can often draw attention to our differences. However, when it comes to matters of generosity, we can actually find similarities which can be a tie that brings us to more impactful dialogue.

Scripture tells us that where our treasures lay, so does the focus of our hearts. This is a common concept in life, but resonates even moreso when related to one's faith.

What does this mean for philanthropy and for the role women play in philanthropy in the often patriarchal environments of religion? How do we bring our whole selves and the pillars of our faith to how we give and encourage others to give? Join us for a poignant and powerful discussion on faith and philanthropy, new at the WOC Symposium.

Moderator: Bely Luu
Panelists: Christal Cherry, Jacqueline M. Ebanks, M.S.

A nonprofit’s board is its most effective fundraising vehicle and its greatest strength. However, the majority of boards do not reflect the national landscape; they reveal a palpable absence of women of color, people with disabilities, and younger professionals.

This informative session will illustrate how a lack of board diversity and inclusivity can have a negative effect on staff recruitment, diversity initiatives, and ultimately, fundraising.

Learn how you can use your influence to create more equitable board leadership. Creating a more balanced board could be your gateway to developing a wider network of expertise and untapped resources.

Moderator: Hera Javaid
Panelists: Leya Petrovani, Anjelica Garcia

How do you define a major gift at your organization? And how can you best go about determining the best way to steward and engage your donors to both maintain and increase their giving?

This session will dive deep into best and creative practices for building successful major gift and mid-level gift strategies, to both grow your donor base and your relationships with your donors.

Join physiologist and founder of the calm/cool collective, Shakeelah Sutton, for a lunchtime session on using movement and breathing as tools for well-being in our life and work.

Moderator: Dien Yuen
Panelists: Elaine Chu, Nicole Kyauk

Join our panel of experts, as they examine and discuss the very best practices in grantmaking and how to impact the sector for the better through institutional and foundation resources, seeing this work through an inclusive lens that can truly change the world.

This, in addition to giving insights on effective family philanthropy and continuing WOC's work to demystify Donor Advised Funds, one of the increasingly popular ways for donors to fund the nonprofit sector.

Panelist: Dr. Angelique Grant

More than 50% of relationship managers, ranging from fundraisers to special events staff, have reported experiencing inappropriate behavior from external constituents, according to client trends at The Inclusion Firm. These encounters encompass a range of issues like sexual harassment, discrimination and microaggressions.

Particularly in discussions related to inclusive philanthropy, relationship managers find themselves in the midst of complex triggering conversations and physical interactions. In light of these circumstances, how is your organization proactively equipping and supporting team members to be able to navigate such challenging interactions when they arise?

This session is designed to unpack relationship manager experiences, delve into the dynamics of power and privilege, and underscore the importance of engaging in courageous conversations.

This session will also touch on some key trends and insights on best operational inclusive fundraising practices for your fundraising department.