72. Inspiring a New Culture of Inclusivity + The Power of Higher Ed Philanthropy - Kim Nyoni

Meet Kim. He's spent his career in university development from University of Arizona and Berkley to today at UNLV. He's talking about the future of philanthropy in higher education and trends for the sector - including efforts to encourage universities to embrace the Diversity & Inclusivity in Advancement Pledge. It's not just a pledge; it's a call to action. There's a lot to discuss even as he talks through 2021 strategic planning. Tune in!

• Kim’s career journey (2:03)
• The future of philanthropy in higher education and what trends Kim is paying attention to (5:37)
• Power of Philanthropy in higher education & a powerful story of the impact (13:32)
• The Pledge: Diversity and Inclusiveness in Advancement (19:41)
• Less than 11% of professionals in higher education advancement are diverse
• The vision and goal for The Pledge Diversity and Inclusiveness in Advancement (26:20)
• Examine the culture of your organizations. Are you treating everybody the same, and are you providing the same opportunities for everyone?
• Kim’s One Good Thing: People make great organizations, organizations don’t make people. (31:03)
• Becky’s One Good Challenge: if you are someone of privilege, find someone in your organizations or circles and give people a voice. See how you can partner with them. (32:20)

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