1. Hot Topic Session Diversity – Don’t Know Where to Start? Friday, October 2, 2009 11:00 – 12:30 p.m.

2. Diversity Hot Topic Session Alice Ferris, CFRE James Phelps, CFRE Juan Calixto, CFRE Travis Gray Michelle Gollapalli, CFRE Judy Whittier, CFRE

3. Diversity Hot Topic Session Definition of Diversity in Fundraising Group Exercise

4. Diversity Hot Topic Session 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.

5. Diversity Hot Topic Session AFP Diversity Committee –Personal Guidance –Chapter Diversity Resource Guide http://www.afpnet.org/Audiences/ChapterNewsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1040 –List Serves http://www.afpnet.org/subscribe/index.cfm

6. Diversity Hot Topic Session AFP Diversity Committee –Resource Papers http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=3134 –Information Exchange http://www.afpnet.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2937

7. Diversity Hot Topic Session AFP Diversity Committee –Programming at International Conference Affinity Networking Sessions Diversity Workshop Targeted Fundraising Track Art Diversity Showcase

9. Diversity Hot Topic Session Friends of Diversity Designation –Five Required Criteria define the definition of diversity in fundraising establish a diversity chair and/or committee chapter’s communication plan insures that all chapter material use inclusive language Chapter’s Board passed or reaffirmed a Board resolution chapter created OR worked on implementation of a previously-created written diversity plan in 2009

10. Diversity Hot Topic Session Friends of Diversity Designation –Optional Criteria Chapter held an organized event or activity in 2009 that either focused on or incorporated the importance of diversity. Chapter submitted a nomination for the Charles R. Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award Chapter has received the Charles R. Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award within the last five years Chapter created OR worked on implementation of a mentoring program for fundraising professionals with diverse backgrounds.

11. Diversity Hot Topic Session Friends of Diversity Designation –Optional Criteria Chapter sponsored or co-sponsored a joint program/workshop in conjunction with an organization that has a diverse staff or constituency. Chapter has allocated a budget specifically for increasing the diversity within the chapter’s membership and/or programming.

12. 2008 Friends of Diversity Designation Winners AFP Alaska Chapter AFP AZ, Greater Arizona Chapter AFP CA, San Diego Chapter AFP CA, Silicon Valley Chapter AFP CA, Yosemite Chapter AFP Washington DC Metro Area Chapter AFP FL, Palm Beach County Chapter AFP FL, Suncoast Chapter AFP GA, Atlanta Chapter AFP HI, Aloha Chapter AFP IL, Chicago Chapter AFP IL, Central Chapter AFP MI, Detroit Chapter AFP NC, Charlotte Chapter AFP New Jersey Chapter AFP New Mexico Chapter AFP Oregon and SW Washington Chapter AFP PA, Eastern Chapter AFP Puerto Rico Chapter AFP Washington Chapter

13. 2008 Friends of Diversity Designation Winners

14. Diversity Hot Topic Session AFP HI, Aloha Chapter 2008 Charles Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award Winner 2008 Friends of Diversity Designation –Chapter Mentoring Program

15. Diversity Hot Topic Session Po`aha Fellows Program Goal: encourage greater numbers of persons from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds to become active members of the AFP Aloha Chapter, AFP International and the fundraising profession Objective: offer educational resources and collective expertise to assist individuals in building nonprofit communities and developing personal fundraising skills Results: greater collaborative and supportive work between nonprofits without respect to size, need, location, training of background of staff, operational funding or experience

16. Diversity Hot Topic Session Po`aha Fellows Program Program: –Up to 5 fellows will be selected –Each fellow will receive a complimentary membership for AFP International & Aloha Chapter –Fellow shall participate in chapter educational opportunities (no cost) –Fellow shall attend National Philanthropy Day Conference & Awards Luncheon (no cost) –Senior development professional from AFP Aloha Chapter assigned as mentor

17. Diversity Hot Topic Session Po`aha Fellows Program Qualifications: –Responsible for fundraising at a 501(c)3 organization in Hawaii –Reflects or embraces diversity and/or works for such an organization –Financial need to support membership in AFP and attend programs –Has never been a member of AFP

18. Diversity Hot Topic Session Po`aha Fellows Program Fellow’s Responsibility: –Submit current job description, resume and letter of support from his/her CEO –Offer $50 per year to assist in covering non-membership or registration expenses –Make time to attend at least 75% of opportunities offered –Volunteer for at least 1 board committee –Attend, as a guest, 2 AFP Aloha Chapter board meetings per year

19. Diversity Hot Topic Session AFP Greater Philadelphia Chapter – The Color of Money Conference

20. Programs Philanthropy Day Membership Professional Development Marketing Education Initiatives 1. Pre-2004 Structure Every committee attempts to carry out the Chapter’s diversity goals with no central leadership for diversity An evolution of diversity Chapter’s goals (with diversity as a subset)

21. Diversity Committee 10 meetings a year, with focus on: Recruitment, retention Mixers, networking Luncheon Scholarships 10 diversity moments E-news articles Diversity Committee 10 meetings a year, with focus on: Recruitment, retention Mixers, networking Luncheon Scholarships 10 diversity moments E-news articles Programs Philanthropy Day Membership Professional Development Marketing Education Initiatives 2. Current Structure Chapter’s diversity goals are accomplished by the Diversity Committee, separate from overall goals, with minor collaboration Chapter’s diversity goals Chapter’s other goals An evolution of diversity

22. Diversity Council 2-fold purpose: coordination and training of council members Launching pad for diversity recruits Programs -2 DC members -Lead diversity luncheon Programs -2 DC members -Lead diversity luncheon Philanthropy Day -1 DC member -Look for opps to incorporate diversity Philanthropy Day -1 DC member -Look for opps to incorporate diversity Membership -2 DC members -Lead diversity mixer, recruitment & retention Membership -2 DC members -Lead diversity mixer, recruitment & retention Professional Development -1 DC member -Lead diversity scholarships Professional Development -1 DC member -Lead diversity scholarships Marketing -1 DC member -Lead diversity outreach and promotion Marketing -1 DC member -Lead diversity outreach and promotion Education -1 DC member -Look for opps to incorporate diversity Education -1 DC member -Look for opps to incorporate diversity Initiatives -1 DC member -Ensure collaboration w/ other diversity efforts Initiatives -1 DC member -Ensure collaboration w/ other diversity efforts 3. Proposed Structure Chapter’s diversity goals are a part of overall goals, with diversity Integrated into every committee An evolution of diversity

23. Diversity Hot Topic Session Open Discussion