Toward Donor Diversity: A Prospect Researcher’s Call for Stronger Organizational Readiness
Prospect researchers are often asked about how to cultivate a diverse donor pool. This is a worthy question, but first examining your nonprofit’s organizational structures, especially by those of us with white access, and privilege, is needed. You see, before we can address where to find diverse donors, we need to assess if our institution is creating an environment in which diverse donors would not only feel welcomed, valued, and heard, but in which they feel safe and engaged to invest their capital. To have a stronger organizational readiness, consider these questions: • What do we offer to diverse donors?