DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR CHAPTER March 6, 2012

INTRODUCTIONS Sandra Renner, CFRE Beverly Herbert, CFRE Lori Gusdorf, CAE

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

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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.

PROPOSED DRAFT 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; creates a respectful and welcoming environment that is open to all; and appreciates the unique contributions of every member of the community.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AFP Website – About AFP – Diversity 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 Session » Monday, April 2 nd, 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Room 306 » Corporate and Foundation Funders are Looking for Diversity, are you? – Diversity Art Showcase » Booth 409 in the Exhibit Hall – Affinity Networking Sessions » Sunday, April 1 st, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. West Ballroom B – Diversity Reception » Sunday, April 1 st, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fairmont Hotel, Waddington Room

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

AFP MA, Western Chapter Diversity Plan – How’s How we got started How we comprised the Committee How we defined diversity How we address challenges How we developed our Work Plan

AFP MA, Western Chapter Diversity Plan Educate the Board and Chapter Committees on the AFP International Diversity Goals and Programming Adopt a definition of diversity for chapter Increase membership of Chapter Diversity Committee

AFP MA, Western Chapter Diversity Plan Communicate Chapter’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Identify annual activities to expand the implementation of diversity throughout chapter.

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