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Symposium 2024 will be a day full of virtual sessions for all participants around the world, followed by an in-person keynote conversation and a beautiful networking reception in NYC.

Join us for an inspiring, enlightening day of powerful sessions, led by experts  in their fields, on an array of subjects essential to our success as women of color in fundraising and philanthropy.

We don’t just impart knowledge; we give you real tools that help you soar!

 
Left to right: Pinky Vincent, Yolanda F. Johnson, Shauwea Hamilton, Bely Luu, and Rosann Santos

2024 Symposium Recap

Yolanda F. Johnson and Deborah Koenigsberger

The 2024 Symposium has come and gone! Check out our reception and Keynote Conversation with Deborah Koenigsberger.

 

Location

Yolanda F. Johnson
Deborah Koenigsberger

Join us in-person for a powerful keynote conversation with our founder, Yolanda F. Johnson and our special guest, Deborah Koenigsberger, fashion trailblazer and philanthropist.

AIANY | Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10012

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reception begins at 6:00 PM, followed by the program.

 

Our Speakers Include

LEARN FROM THIS YEAR’S LUMINARIES

Chantal Bonitto

Chantal Bonitto

Christal M. Cherry

Christal M. Cherry

Sara Lomelin

Sara Lomelin

Yolanda F. Johnson

Yolanda F. Johnson

Zena Lum

Zena Lum

Bely Luu

Bely Luu

Tricia Snyder

Tricia Snyder

Crystal Thompkins

Crystal Thompkins

Three Powerful Session Tracks

The Symposium offers something for everyone—featuring tracks in:

  • Fundraising

  • Philanthropy

  • Inclusive Values

Attendees listening during keynote panel.

Register

The WOC Symposium 2024 is a day of virtual sessions. The closing keynote conversation will be held in-person* in NYC with a reception to follow.

Thank you for your interest! Registration for the 2024 WOC Symposium is now closed.

Registrants will receive event details prior to the event.


*In-person keynote attendees are asked to adhere to WOC’s Covid safety policies. Read our full policy.

Vaccination and face masks may be required for entrance to event.

 

Past Symposia Recap

 

What did past attendees enjoy most about the Symposium?

 

“The entire day. Taking the time to be intentional to pour into myself in the ways that I have today.”

—Symposium Attendee

“Connecting with this amazing community of women!”

—Symposium Attendee

“Hearing the voices of women of color allllll day long. It was so uplifting!”

—Symposium Attendee

Our Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

SPONSORS

CCS Fundraising
Boyden
Development Guild DDI
 
Daylight Advisors
Philanthropy Together