Why Color-Blind Philanthropy Leads to More Blind Spots
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Committee of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Lowcountry Chapter, in conjunction with Together SC, is hosting a meeting of the minds to continue the discussion of last year’s webinar- Why Color-Blind Philanthropy Creates More Blind Spots. The panel discussion will encourage a candid dialogue about the blind spots that exist in fundraising and what has changed since last year. In addition, the conversation will unpack the required steps needed to navigate a new and improved path forward. Panelists will share their varied experiences as a donor, board member, and as innovators within small grass-roots nonprofit organizations.
Participants will gain a new perspective for fundraising that promotes inclusion and diversity while recognizing the gaps that currently exist in fundraising.
PANEL
Moderator:
Quinetha Frasier, Funding Strategist and Deal Maker for Good
Panelists:
Herbert L. Drayton, III
General Partner, HI Mark Capital
Chair, Coastal Community Foundation
Herbert Drayton is the Chair of the Coastal Community Foundation Board of Directors. He has served on the board since 2016 and has served as a member of the Investment Committee and Chair of the Grantmaking & Community Leadership Committee.
Professionally, Herbert is the managing partner of HI Mark Capital. Based in North Charleston, HI Mark Capital invests in Black-owned, women-owned and other minority-owned businesses in the Southeast, seeking both a financial return as well as a social impact. He has enjoyed 20 years of experience establishing, buying, and managing businesses in a variety of industries including healthcare, IT, SaaS, and corporate training. Herbert served honorably in the US Air Force and the US Marine Corps Reserves. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree from the University of Phoenix and an Associate of Applied Sciences degree from the Community College of the Air Force.
As a Charleston native, Herbert is passionate about community service and civic leadership in this region. He serves on the Board of Directors of Roper St Francis Hospital Foundation, Palmetto Goodwill, the Social Justice Racial Equity Collaborative, St. Francis Hospital, Association of Black Foundation Executives, and Fresh Start Visions. He is an Advisory Board member for the School of Business at Charleston Southern University and Past Chair of the Board of One80 Place.
AJ Davis
CSC Strategist
AFP Lowcountry Chapter IDEA Fellow
Anjene Davis creates and drives strategies for programs that improve equity, community engagement, citizen values, and organizational effectiveness establish strong external partnerships for the promotion of racial and social equity and inclusion, advance equity through thoughtful community engagement, strategic partnerships, and innovative
program development, assist community partners during all phases of their projects to build healthier communities, support clients in promoting positive social change
through coalitions, partnerships, and collaborations.
Attendees (61)
Nancy Appel
Coastal Conservation League
Tatjana Beylotte
Executive Director
Charleston Jazz
LaTonya Boyd
Executive Director
Chester County First Steps
Tia Brewer-Footman
Executive Director
Community FaithWorks
Benjamin Bullock
Vice President & COO
Together SC
Kim Clark
Americorps VISTA member
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative
Theresa Counts-Davis
James M. Hinton Foundation
Maddi Currier
Director of Development
Hope Center for Children
Simone Davis
Annual Giving Coordinator
One80 Place
Beth De Santis
CEO
Fact Forward
Kaky Grant
Principal
Grant Philanthropic Advisors
Abby Harwell
Director of Communications
United Way of the Piedmont
Frances Hefka
Resource Specialist
Palmetto Project, Inc.
Jane Horetsky
Director of Philanthropy
Trident Literacy Association
Elizabeth Houck
Strategic Initiatives Associate
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Kayla Huff
Volunteer Manager
Charleston Parks Conservancy
Kimberly Humphrey
GCS Relations Associate
Richland County Government and Community Services
Mariah Johnson
Operations Administrator
Greenville Housing Fund
Alana Jordan
Development & Marketing Director
Together SC
Audrey Lane - Customer
Executive Director
Lane Equity Enterprises
Phyllis Martin
Executive Director
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative
Britney Mazyck
Operations Manager
Community Initiatives, Inc.
Ryann McCall
Donor Engagement Associate
United Way of the Piedmont
Alyssa McKenzie
Development Officer
Chapman Cultural Center
Jamie Moon
President
Institute for Child Success
Debbie Nelson
Chief Learning Officer
Together SC
Joyce Nesmith
Executive Director
Beyond Our Walls at BOWs Meeting Place
Karen Quadrio
Chief Development Officer
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Amanda Richardson
VP for Brand Experience and Resource Development
United Way of the Piedmont
Brooke Robertson
Director of Strategic Communication & Member Experience
Neue South Collective
Alexandria Russell
Development Manager
Charleston Legal Access
Tiffany Santagati
VP. Operations
Greenville Housing Fund
Kendra Snipe
YWCA Greater Charleston
Sherrie Snipes-Williams
CEO
Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Paige Stephenson
President & CEO
United Way of the Piedmont
Brett Wadford
Chief Partnerships Officer
Center for Heirs' Property Preservation
Donna Waites
President & CEO
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
Heather Witt
Executive Director
United Way of the Piedmont
