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Yolanda F. Johnson

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Yolanda F. Johnson is a sought-after philanthropy, fundraising, and Women's Philanthropy expert. A trailblazing figure on the national landscape, she has developed strategies to raise more than $1billion for nonprofits while also advising philanthropists and grantmakers. With her faith as her guide, she is a champion of equity for women in the sectors of fundraising, philanthropy and DEI. In addition to leading YFJ Consulting, LLC, Yolanda is the Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy® and of Allies in Action Membership Network. Yolanda has also had an outstanding career as a performing artist and she has used her background as a performer to view fundraising and philanthropy through a creative lens. She is thrilled to be a founding member of the Women's Philanthropy Alliance, a member of the Women's Philanthropy Institute National Council and the Amplify Her Charitable Foundation Leadership Network.

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