Holding the Door: The Impact of Cultural Shifts Around DEI – Palo Alto, CA

Holding the Door: The Impact of Cultural Shifts Around DEI – Palo Alto, CA

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Don’t miss this upcoming 2024 Local Event in Palo Alto, CA. Happening on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Palo Alto Art Center. Doors open at 11:00 AM.

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We invite you to join us for an engaging conversation with Lavere Foster, Maria Garcia and other local nonprofit leaders about the challenges fundraising poses for people representing historically excluded populations, and how one might break through barriers in philanthropy. Our visionary speakers will share their triumphs and lessons learned.

Lavere Foster, a graduate of Buffalo State University with a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, is the Associate Director of the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) in San José, California. He oversees the development and expansion of programs that support the African American community, including STEAM education, leadership academies, and cultural festivals. Previously, Foster served as AACSA’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator and gained valuable experience as a legislative aide in Miami, working with Mayor Oliver Gilbert III and the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.

Maria Garcia, Director of Grantmaking, The Health Trust
Maria Garcia is responsible for the strategic planning and management of the agency’s Grantmaking department. In her role, she communicates the agency’s grantmaking priorities to the community, provides technical assistance to prospective applicants, and supports grantee partners in meeting their project goals. Maria joined The Health Trust in February 2010 as the agency’s Grants Administrator. She possesses over 20 years of nonprofit experience that includes managing direct services, board relations, community engagement, and fundraising. Maria holds a B.A. in Communication from Santa Clara University and M.A. from San Jose State University in Speech Communication.

REGISTRATION FEES

$40 AFP members

$55 Non-members

*Day-of registration, add $10

DETAILS

Tuesday September 24, 2024 11:30a-1:30p

Location: Palo Alto Art Center

1313 Newell Road

Palo Alto, CA 94303

SCHEDULE

11:30 am – Noon: Check in, networking

Noon – 1:30 pm: Program

Exclusive viewing of GROW! exhibit at the Palo Alto Arts Center included with registration.

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Additional Details

Event ID - 989392157577

Event Venue - Palo Alto Art Center

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Date And Time

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 @ 01:28 PM
 

Venue

Palo Alto Art Center
 

Location

1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
 

Event Types

Class, Training, or Workshop
 

Event Category

California

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