Interview with Tycely Williams CFRE (USA) - Chief Development Officer at America’s Promise Alliance and the Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access Chair at AFP Global.

For 20+ years, Tycely Williams has negotiated investments of more than $100 million dollars for social good and is currently the Chief Development Officer at America’s Promise Alliance. Prior to this role, Tycely advanced philanthropy as Vice President of Development for YWCA USA, as the Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross National Capital Region, and as an Association Director of Major Gifts for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.

Sections included in this episode:

Section 1: The beginning of Tycely's fundraising career - successes, mistakes made and key lessons learnt

Section 2: The role of Chief Development Office at America’s Promise Alliance

Section 3: Common mistakes fundraisers and fundraising teams make

Section 4: Fundraising leadership and creating a positive team culture

Section 5: Ageism, sexism and racism within nonprofits

Section 6: Professional development for aspiring fundraising leaders

Section 7: Tycely's final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers and nonprofits