NAADD is now accepting applications for the 2023 Diversity Initiative Stipend Program.

In its 16^th year, the NAADD Diversity Initiative awards Convention stipends to minority and female fundraisers involved in NAADD. Our organization is committed to creating and enforcing an inclusive environment in which opportunities for networking and professional development are fostered and nurtured.

CLICK HERE to apply for the NAADD Diversity Initiative Stipend.

To be eligible for the Diversity Initiative Stipend, applicants must be a current NAADD member and employed full-time at an institution. To be considered for this NAADD Diversity Initiative Stipend, applications must be submitted by Monday, January 9.

Additional criteria:

• Applicants cannot be selected more than twice for the program
• No more than one staff member per institution can be selected annually
• Applicants cannot be undergraduate students

Recipients will receive a $1,500 stipend, which is designated for Convention related expenses (hotel, Convention registration and travel). Acceptance of the stipend also requires that the applicant commit to participating in the Fundamentals of Athletics Development (FOAD) and the mentoring breakfast and luncheon on the front end of the Convention.

Applicants are evaluated through essay responses. Important factors include career goals, NAADD involvement and institutional financial need. Specifically, this stipend is designed for underrepresented administrators who are interested in advancing their career in athletics development.

Questions regarding this program can be directed to Jason Galaska (jgalaska@nacda.com) in the NACDA Office.

About NAADD: NAADD is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities, enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics, and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of athletics development and fund raising. For more information about NAADD, please visit www.naadd.com. NAADD is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 58^th year. For more information on NACDA and the 18 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.