One of the primary roles of a fundraiser is to connect community resources to community needs. Although we’ve connected the two in some ways, a schism persists when we “other” those in need and glorify those who have the resources. Collaboration within the community continues to change as program participants, funders, fundraisers, and community partners come together to address issues that impact everyone, like the pandemic and racial /social justice. Join co-hosts Ali Schneider & Kristi Ackley as they explore how we can focus on fundraising for the collective community with guest Michelle Edgerton, founder of The Edgerton Group - an innovative, strategic fundraising and organizational development consulting firm. Michelle shares how the three R’s of being relatable, reciprocal and relational can lead to a respectful unification and recognition that we fundraise for us, not them.