Social Justice & Frontline Fundraising-Social Justice and Frontline Fundraising

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The video is a webinar titled "Social Justice and Frontline Fundraising" presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The speaker, Erin Capone, is the Director of Development for Rutgers School of Social Work and an adjunct professor in the Graduate Social Work Program. The webinar explores the intersection of social work and philanthropy and how frontline fundraising can contribute to advancing social justice. Capone discusses various concepts and theories including anti-oppressive practice, ethical storytelling, asset-based practice, systems theory, empowerment theory, and critical race theory. She emphasizes the importance of being proximate to the people being served, changing the narrative, being hopeful, and being uncomfortable in order to effect change and advance social justice. Capone also encourages frontline fundraisers to challenge assumptions, engage in ethical storytelling, and facilitate partnerships between donors and communities to create systemic change. The webinar concludes with a reflection on the unique opportunity frontline fundraisers have to advance social justice and an invitation to continue the conversation and share resources. The webinar is copyrighted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Keywords

Social Justice

Frontline Fundraising

Erin Capone

Rutgers School of Social Work

Ethical Storytelling

Empowerment Theory

Critical Race Theory

Systemic Change