017- Leading 25,000 Fundraisers and the Future of Fundraising, with Art Taylor

Art Taylor, leads an organization of 25,000+ fundraising professionals globally as the CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

He joins host, Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv to discuss Black fundraising leadership, diversity in philanthropy, and equity in donor engagement.

He reflects on being one of the few Black men in the nonprofit fundraising sector, the isolation many fundraisers of color face, and why institutions often overlook Black donors despite long histories of Black philanthropic giving.

Art iterates the importance of relationship‑building, navigating fundraising "no's," and adapting fundraising strategies amid declining donor participation. Grounded in lessons from his mother, he shares how purpose, service, and everyday generosity sustain his hope in challenging times.

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Produced by: Simuel + Murray, MWBE Certified