DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR CHAPTER October 24, 2013

INTRODUCTIONS Travis Gray Lori Gusdorf, CAE Bentonne Snay, GPC

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

AFP DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE AFP Diversity Art Showcase & Workshop Task Force Diversity Scholarship Task Force Diversity and Inclusion Summit Task Force

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 AFP Diversity and Inclusion Philosophy Statement AFP believes that diversity and inclusion create a strong, vital and unified force for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission and achieving philanthropic success. AFP 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; intentionally creates a respectful and welcoming environment that is open to all; and appreciates the unique contributions of every member of the community.

Diversity & Inclusion Summit AFP, D5 Coalition, Joint Affinity Group (JAG) Plan for the Future Research Staffing, Operations/Administration Governance Education/Professional Development Terminology/definitions

AFP DEMOGRAPHICS

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 – 2013 Winners AFP Ohio, Cincinnati Chapter AFP Pennsylvania, Eastern Chapter AFP Florida, Miami Chapter AFP ON, Ottawa Chapter AFP ON, Toronto Chapter

AFP Miami Chapter Diversity Plan of Action Establish Board Diversity Committee – Create Diversity Plan for Board Adoption Establish Annual Diversity in Philanthropy Education Workshop – Collaborate w/multicultural NPOs Obtain & Publicize AFP Friends of Diversity Designation Establish Annual Diversity Networking Event Actively Seek Diverse Members

AFP Miami Chapter Keys to Success 1.Chapter Board Commitment to Diversity 2.Collaboration with Local Multicultural Organizations 3.Publication of AFPI Friends of Diversity Designation 4.Effective Planning & Execution of Impactful Workshops & Interesting Networking Events

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