A Powerful Day of Learning.
Real Connections. Real Impact.
AADO Appreciates the Support and Commitment of Our Host Partners.
AADO Appreciates the Support and Commitment of Our Host Partners.
Los Angeles, CA
Old Westbury, NY
Carbondale, IL
Atlanta, GA
Introducing our new regional, focused one-day conference series designed to meet funders where they are. These powerful regional gatherings will offer practical sessions, real talk, peer problem solving and actionable strategies you can use the next day. Curated by and for development professionals of color and our allies, AADO Connect 2026 is where you want to be this fall!
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Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
We are grateful for their partnership and continued investment in AADO.
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Registration Is Now Open
Join us for AADO Connect 2026, a powerful one day experience of learning, connection, and inspiration as the AADO community comes together across the country.
Secure your seat and be part of the conversations shaping the future of fundraising professionals of color.
Investment:$499
Seats are limited.
Danielle Baldwin, Director of Development and Membership Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Elanna Bradley, Major Donor Engagement Officer Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
Candiss Cornwell, Development Manager MORTAR Cincinnati
Candace Elliott, University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)
Mack Graham, CFRE, Vice President of Development HeartShare (currently listed as Hearth)
Sheryl Gray, Fund Development Manager Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Charrise Hart, Vice President of Advancement Better Housing Coalition
El Cabrel Lee, Director of Philanthropy, Hampton University
Eugene Manley, Founder and CEO STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation
Yolanda Meikle, Development Officer Brown University
Jilisa Milton, GASP
Morgana Nieves, Founder & CEO Spotlight
Amechi Okoh, Executive Director Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation
Michael Patterson, Senior Major Gifts Manager Atlanta Community Food Bank
Jeremiah. Pickett, Manager, Governing Member Gifts Chicago Symphony Orchestra
LaKeisha Randle, Director of Programs / Fundraising Strategist Square Inch Houston / RAM In The Bush (Reviving Arts Ministry)
Dr. Yusef Shakur, Executive Director Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities
Martina Stanley, The WildRoot Collective
Geoffrey Streat, Allen Ivory Consulting, LLC
Frank Velásquez Jr., 4 Da Hood
Christal Cherry
Martha H. Schumacher
Adonis Lewis
Torre White-Garrison
Lakisha McNair
Erica Douglas
Ashley Robert
Thomas Rivera-Patterson
Brittany Tuggle
Ronesha Jackson
Aaron DillKelvin Martin
DeJane Thompson
Glenda Davis
Erica Williams
Brooke Berry
Cheri Hardge
Preston Scott
Jessica Toussaint
Laurette Mathews
Alafia Thompson
Katrina CousinsThank You to Our AADO Community Champions
We are grateful to our AADO Community Champions for their continued support, partnership, and commitment to advancing our community and mission.
