Advancing Racial Equity In Philanthropy, Non-Profit, and Fundraising
Advancing Racial Equity In Philanthropy, Non-Profit, and Fundraising
The Breakin' It Down conference brings together seasoned and emerging professionals, thinkers, and experts in the nonprofit, fundraising, and philanthropy field as well as students and community for a day of learning, discourse, and expression about social impact.
This volunteer-organized event provides a forum for participants to engage in dialogue about key challenges in the field and to explore best practices and different revenue-generating and sustainability strategies, as well as how to meaningfully respond to the state of our society and shape it moving forward, inspired by a racial equity framework and the practice of healing.
It is our hope that the conference will ignite human potential and galvanize philanthropic and community leaders, educators, policymakers, and professionals to keep taking the steps to advance racial equity in the field. In particular, we hope to embolden BIPOC community members and students to pursue careers and leadership in the field of nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising.
The Breakin' It Down Planning Committee comprises diverse nonprofit, philanthropic, nonprofit, and fundraising professionals who serve diverse communities in the Chicago area.
The Breakin' It Down conference advocates a positive culture of inclusion and respect for the dignity of each individual. BID opposes all forms of discrimination against and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race, age, religion, creed, color, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, language preference, immigration status, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, social or socioeconomic status or condition, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to attendees, BID volunteers, staff, speakers, program mentors, facilitators, exhibitors, or event venue staff at any BID conference, event, activity, or meeting.
Chair
RHEA YAP
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Chair, Governance and FInance
JUAN CALIXTO, CFRE
Vice President, External Relations
Chicago Community Loan Fund
Speed Networking With Funders
SANGINI BRAHMBHATT
Director of Development
Asian American IAdvancing Justice Chicago
Awards and Registration
LEE ANN EILAND
Hope Excel
Community Leadership Fellow
Sponsorship
COURTNEY JUSTUS
Individual Giving & Fundraising Coordinator
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
Marketing and Registration
ELAINE LEHMAN
Filipinos for Change
Food & Beverage
ANA MENDEZ
Grans and Compliance Manager
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
Awards
TEKLA SYERS
Consultant
Syers TA Consulting
Ex-Officio
AMIRA TURNER
Grants Manager/ Data Analyst
Business Development Consultant
Sayeed Sanchez
Advocacy Coordinator
Mujeres Latinas En Accion
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