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WID's 2022 Fall Kick-off Breakfast
Thursday, November 03, 2022, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Category: Special Events

REFRAMING GENEROSITY

Sponsored by

Featuring guest speaker

DR. MAKEEBA MCCREARY, President, New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF)

What does it mean to be a leader in Greater Boston? 

Join Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB) for a riveting, in-person program centered around resilient leadership and fundraising.  WIDGB’s Guest Speaker, Dr. Makeeba McCrearycurrently serves as president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF). NCF is a coalition founded by Black and Brown executives from Massachusetts’ leading corporations united to support Black and Brown communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in the wake of the brutal killing by police of George Floyd. 

Learn how, in just one year, the 19 founders led NCF to raise over $30 million toward its initial fundraising goal of $100 million, which will be used to support eligible nonprofit organizations and to build an ecosystem of area leaders and stakeholders committed to dismantling systemic racism in Boston and across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Beyond NCF, Dr. McCreary has served in various leadership positions for organizations such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) and Boston Public Schools (BPS).  She understands the complexity of addressing a diverse group of funders to meet the needs of organizations and the communities they serve.

 

Dr. Makeeba McCrearyserves as president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF)in September 2021. NCF is a coalition founded by Black and Brown executives from Massachusetts’ leading corporations united to support Black and Brown communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in the wake of the brutal killing by police of George Floyd. In its first year, NCF raised $30 million toward its initial fundraising goal of $100 million, which will be used to support eligible nonprofit organizations and to build an ecosystem of area leaders and stakeholders committed to dismantling systemic racism in Boston and across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Makeeba joins NCF after two and a half years with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). In her role she focused on audience development and integrating diverse perspectives through the lens of art.

Prior to joining the MFA, Makeeba served as the Managing Director and Senior Advisor of External Affairs for Boston Public Schools, reporting directly to the Mayor and Superintendent of Schools and held several positions in philanthropic focused non-profits and corporations before working for the City of Boston.


Thursday, November 3, 2022

Breakfast and Networking: 8:30 - 9:15am
Program: 9:15 - 10:30am

Westin Copley Place 
10 Huntington Avenue, Boston
   
Member Cost: $40 (before early member registration deadline of Friday, October 28, 2022)

Non-member and late member registrants (after October 28,  2022) - $60
Tables of 10 may be reserved/purchased for $400 

Discounted (Valet) Parking available at the Westin Hotel - $20

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON TUESDAY, November 1

Space is Limited
 

 No refunds within 7 days of program

REGISTER