NEW
YORK, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy
(WOC)®, the organization dedicated to community building and
designed for women of color of all backgrounds in the nonprofit
space, celebrates another year of championing women of color in
fundraising and philanthropy in New York
City, June 24–June 28 with WOC Week. The community
celebration will feature the presentation of the fourth
annual WOC Awards.
Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy
(WOC)® celebrates, inspires, and champions women of color in
fundraising, philanthropy, and related fields by building community
and providing unparalleled personal and professional development
resources. Based in the NYC metro area, WOC serves 5 regions, 38
states, and 4 countries. For more information, visit
www.woc-fp.com.
The WOC Awards NYC event will take place Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30
PM at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South. At the
event, WOC® will amplify and honor the achievements of women
of color leaders in the fundraising and philanthropy community with
the presentation of three WOC Awards. The WOC Award for
Excellence will be presented to Sara
Lomelin (CEO, Philanthropy Together). The Shine Award
will be presented to Hera
Javaid (Executive Director of Institutional Advancement,
City University of New York School of
Law). The Spotlight Award will be presented to Aditi Sharma
(Philanthropy Professional).
Sponsors of the WOC Awards include CCS Fundraising, Boyden,
Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund, Huron | GG+A Global, Howe-Lewis
International, and Lindauer.
Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® Founder
Yolanda F. Johnson is a leader in
fundraising, philanthropy and inclusive philanthropy. Her
philanthropic work includes advising philanthropists on where to
direct their resources, and through her own YFJ Philanthropies, she
personally gives back to causes supporting racial and gender
equity, those with disabilities and the arts. Yolanda has had an
outstanding career as a performing artist, composer, producer, and
educator. She has used her background as a performer to become a
sought-after fundraising and philanthropy expert. For more
information about Yolanda F.
Johnson, click here.
For more information and to register for the June 26 WOC Awards,
visit https://www.woc-fp.com/woc-awards and contact Linda to
RSVP at 379443@email4pr.com.
Media Contact:
Vera Martinoska
617-637-5627
379443@email4pr.com
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