diversity and inclusion in your chapter october 24, 2013
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR
CHAPTER
October 24, 2013
INTRODUCTIONS
Travis GrayLori Gusdorf, CAE
Bentonne Snay, GPC
AGENDA1. About AFP and the AFP
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
2. AFP Resources Available to Members and Chapters
3. An Example4. 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.
DEFINITIONAFP 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
AFP DEMOGRAPHICS
AFP DEMOGRAPHICS
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS
• AFP Website–http://www.afpnet.org/About/content.cfm?ItemN
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
QUESTIONS COMMENTS
IDEAS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP!