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Hot Topic Session

Hot Topic Session. Diversity – Don’t Know Where to Start? Friday, October 2, 2009 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Diversity Hot Topic Session. Alice Ferris, CFRE James Phelps, CFRE Juan Calixto, CFRE Travis Gray Michelle Gollapalli, CFRE Judy Whittier, CFRE. Diversity Hot Topic Session.

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Hot Topic Session

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  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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 2008 Friends of Diversity Designation Winners

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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

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

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

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

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

  22. Diversity Hot Topic Session Open Discussion

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