Discover Our Core Mission, Pillars, and Leadership
The Men of Color in Development (MOCID) group seeks to provide a safe and supportive space and to recognize the hard work and dedication of Men of Color in the industry.
MOCID is a program of the African American Development Officers Network (AADO), whose mission is to provide professional development, education, employment support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for fundraisers of color.
Our 3 Pillars
The group’s goal is to provide the necessary platform, network, and resources to assist men of color in successfully navigating this noble and impactful profession. We achieve these goals by providing programs across our Three Pillars:
Networking & Community
Driving impactful results through dedication and continuous improvement while enhancing the
Professional Development
Embracing forward-thinking strategies to contribute to achieving better outcomes in various situations and
Mentorship
Outlining strategic advantages and how teamwork adds meaningful improvements without focusing on specific use cases.
Our Esteemed Advisory Board
Meet our esteemed advisory board members whose expertise spans the industry and guides MOCID’s work.
Andre Ezeugwu
Committee Member
Dale Richardson
Co-Chair
Dale Richardson
Co-Chair
Frantz Williams
Recruitment
Joaklin Raphael
Education & Speaker Engagement
Ken Miller, CFRE
Mentorship
Kim Nyoni
Committee Member
Marcus Brewer
AFP Global Liaison
Reggie Thomas
Committee Member
Terrel White, CFRE
Comms/Marketing/Socials
William Green
Awareness & Advocacy
Birgit Smith Burton
Founder
Birgit is the Founder and Executive Director of AADO, the African American Development Officers Network, which she launched at Georgia Tech in 1998 to provide professional development, education, employment support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for African American fundraisers.
