The NAADD Diversity Initiative Awards provide convention stipends to minority (ethnic, gender, etc.) fundraisers involved in our organization. NAADD is committed to creating and reinforcing an inclusive environment in which opportunities for networking and professional development are fostered and nurtured.
To be eligible for the Diversity Initiative, applicants must be current NAADD members and employed full-time. To be considered for the NAADD Diversity Initiative, applications deadline has passed.Â
Additional criteria for the Diversity Initiative are;
- 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 (increased this year from $1,000 in the past), 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 lunch 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.
Â
