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THE COLOR OF MONEY: EXPLORING THE HISTORY, TRENDS and CULTURE OF GIVING |
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Thursday, April 26, 2007. New York City. The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) will host a dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Donna Walker-Kuhne, President of Walker International Communications Group, to explore the topic of how communities of color support cultural institutions on Monday, May 14th at 6:30pm at the Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI 408 W. 58th Street, New York City. Admission is free. The Center’s concern about the lack of financial support extended to cultural organizations of color evolved into the need for a comprehensive look at funding in communities of color. Philanthropic, charitable and entrepreneurial trends to promote understand and secure funding as well as identify stewardship in these communities will be addressed. Topics to be discussed include:
Emphasizing realities and disparities in the field of philanthropy, the results of this discussion can provide strategic direction and forums for ever-increasing substantive outcomes in understanding financial support and investment in organizations for communities of color. Dr. Marta M. Vega, founder of the Center, says that “the panel discussion will take a serious look at the impact on the lack of funding in communities of color.” What: The Color of Money: Exploring the History, trends and Culture of GivingWhen: Monday, May 14, 2007, 6:30pmWhere: The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI 408 W. 58th Street, New York City About the Panelists:Valerie Cole Davis, a veteran fundraiser, is part of a fundraising team that raises over $13million annually. She is responsible for special events including the UNCF Telethon. She focuses on the community campaigns and produces “Extraordinary Black Men” luncheon. David Lamb, A former Wall Street attorney and producer with a unique perspective on performing arts management. David is a sought after speaker on college campuses for his unique perspective on relationships between African Americans and Latinos Dwight Raiford, has served as financial advisor and banker to affluent entrepreneurs and business owners. He and his wife founded Harlem Little League and Harlem SoccerDonna Walker-Kuhne, has devoted over 25 years to building multicultural audiences for arts and culture and generated over $13 million in sales. She is a frequent lecturer on college campuses, and provides key note addresses and consults for a variety of cultural organizations. |
| About the Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCADI) |
| The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is a not-for-profit cultural organization based in mid-town Manhattan. Building upon thirty years of educational programs, lectures, workshops, visual art exhibitions, international forums and cutting edge concerts, CCADI continues its 30th Anniversary theme of Making the Invisible Visible: Connecting Global Cultures and creates multi-cultural programming that reflects the notion on which the organization was created, making visible the history, culture and welfare of peoples of African descent in the Caribbean, South America and throughout the Diaspora. www.CCCADI.org 212-307-7420, x3006. CCCADI members receive discounts on all ticketed events. |
For further Info: Monthina Williams,
Contact: Kevin Bradley WICG, 718-703-2660 kbradleywcg@yahoo.com
