30 min

Ep. 5: The role advancement leaders play in equitable recruitment, feat. Floyd Akins, Vice President at University of Toledo Mentorship Matters

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So, let's say you are an advancement leader. You lead a team. You have influence at your institution and in the profession. What are actionable things you can do as an advancement leader to promote Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in your fundraising shop?

Kim chats with Floyd Akins, Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations at the University of Toledo, about steps every advancement leader can take to improve DEI&B, from recruitment through hiring, onboarding, and training.

Here are some tips from Floyd:
1. Create intentional DEI programs to build a talent pipeline within your organization that have clear measurable goals. This includes internship programs that focus on recruiting underrepresented talent, guaranteed entry level positions upon graduation, career mentorship for mid level professionals and sourcing talent from organizations that serve diverse populations.
2. Hire a DEI team within advancement that is empowered to implement DEI principles in all aspects of the organization.
3. Create intentional onboarding and retention programs with clear pathways for growth within the organization.

Tune in for some helpful insights for advancement leaders.

So, let's say you are an advancement leader. You lead a team. You have influence at your institution and in the profession. What are actionable things you can do as an advancement leader to promote Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in your fundraising shop?

Kim chats with Floyd Akins, Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations at the University of Toledo, about steps every advancement leader can take to improve DEI&B, from recruitment through hiring, onboarding, and training.

Here are some tips from Floyd:
1. Create intentional DEI programs to build a talent pipeline within your organization that have clear measurable goals. This includes internship programs that focus on recruiting underrepresented talent, guaranteed entry level positions upon graduation, career mentorship for mid level professionals and sourcing talent from organizations that serve diverse populations.
2. Hire a DEI team within advancement that is empowered to implement DEI principles in all aspects of the organization.
3. Create intentional onboarding and retention programs with clear pathways for growth within the organization.

Tune in for some helpful insights for advancement leaders.

30 min