Development Strat-talks: Driving University DEI Imperatives through Institutional Advancement, a How-to

ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 20-year nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy leader. To learn more about Kia’s work or to connect with her visit www.kiacroom.com. We encourage you to email the Black Fundraisers’ Podcast with suggestions for show topics, inquiries, advertising and sponsorship opportunities at [email protected]. Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available Connect with us on IG & YouTube @Blackfundraiserspodcast ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST Mark Gaines is the Chief Development Officer of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Purdue University. Since joining Purdue, Mark has served as a Director of Development for the Krannert School of Management. He has been instrumental in closing important investments for the School of Management, which includes The Business Opportunity Program that assists underrepresented minorities with their pursuit of a business school education. Mark has connected well with Krannert alumni, faculty, and students, and has assisted his team in raising a record number of dollars for FY2019. Prior to his tenure at Krannert, Mark served as a Major Gift Officer and Associate Director for the Center for Integrated Learning at Earlham College and Associate Director of Development at Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. During his time with Farmer, Mark solicited endowed scholarships, chairs, and faculty support. He also developed the university’s signature scholarship aimed at first generation and minority students. The latter scholarship became one of Farmers major components for their new college wide campaign. Mark holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business, an undergraduate degree from Earlham College, and the distinction of Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE). This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm