DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR CHAPTER December 12, 2011

INTRODUCTIONS Sandra Renner, CFRE Lori Gusdorf, CAE

AGENDA 1.About AFP and the AFP Diversity Committee 2.AFP Resources Available to Members and Chapters 3.An Example 4.Open Discussion

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AFP Diversity and Inclusion Committee AFP Diversity Art Showcase & Workshop Task Force Resource Guide Subgroup Diversity Scholarship Subgroup Definition Subgroup

Advancing Diversity: Establishing a Diverse Profession Goal: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­AFP will create a community of inclusion by seeking, embracing and engaging diverse individuals, groups and organizations with a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, thoughts and cultures within the fundraising profession. Outcome: AFP will be viewed as a leader in engaging diverse organizations and as the member organization of choice for diverse fundraisers.

DEFINITION DIVERSITY in fundraising - Diversity is the seeking and achieving of a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures. Inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission.

PROPOSED DRAFT DEFINITION Diversity and Inclusion in Fundraising – seeks to achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, and cultures to ensure that the best possible thinking, ideas, opportunities and solutions are considered; creates a respectful and welcoming environment that is open to all; and appreciates the unique contributions of every member of the community. We believe that diversity and inclusion create a strong, vital and unified force for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission and achieving philanthropic success.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AFP Website – umber=3120&navItemNumber= umber=3120&navItemNumber=4399 Resource Center – Diversity Essays – Online Card Catalog Kaleidoscope

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS Diverse Communities in Fundraising – List Serves – Community Specific Web Sub-sites » African American » GLBT – Scholarships to International Conference

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS International Conference – Diversity and Inclusion Workshop – Diversity Art Showcase – Affinity Networking Sessions

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS Online Diversity Resource Guide – Sample Programs – Sample Diversity Chair Job Description – Sample goals and objectives – Blueprint for Building an Highly Diverse AFP Chapter

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS Friends of Diversity Designation – 5 Required Goals » Definition of diversity in your chapter » Chapter Diversity Chair and/or Committee » Chapters communication policy incorporates diversity » Chapter Board Resolution » Written Chapter Diversity Plan – 1 Optional Goal » Many to choose from

Friends of Diversity Designation

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR CHAPTERS Charles R. Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award

QUESTIONS COMMENTS IDEAS

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