Yolanda F. Johnson

President and Founder

About This Expert

Yolanda F. Johnson is a trailblazer in non-profit fundraising and philanthropy, specializing in inclusive and equitable giving. She provides expert training for boards and leaders on effective fundraising and DEI strategy and has launched numerous fundraising and marketing initiatives.

Yolanda founded Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC) and Allies in Action Membership Network, which deliver anti-racism training and transformative non-profit programming. She also served as the first African American President of Women In Development (WID), NY, and led its Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, producing a landmark report.

A sought-after speaker on DEI and women’s philanthropy, Yolanda has featured in the CASE guide, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Advancement, and has served on multiple DEI advisory boards, including with Salesforce. Through YFJ Philanthropies, she supports causes advancing racial and gender equity, the arts, and disability rights.