DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR CHAPTER

1. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR CHAPTER October 24, 2013

2. INTRODUCTIONS Travis Gray Lori Gusdorf, CAE Bentonne Snay, GPC

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. AFP DEMOGRAPHICS

9. AFP DEMOGRAPHICS

10. AFP DEMOGRAPHICS

11. RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS • AFP Website • http://www.afpnet.org/About/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3120&navItemNumber=4399 • Resource Center • Diversity Essays • Online Card Catalog • Kaleidoscope

12. RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS • Diverse Communities in Fundraising • List Serves • Community Specific Web Sub-sites • African American • GLBT • Scholarships to International Conference

13. RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS • International Conference • Diversity and Inclusion Workshop • Diversity Art Showcase • Affinity Networking Sessions

14. 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

15. 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

16. Friends of Diversity Designation

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. QUESTIONS COMMENTS IDEAS

21. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP! • tgrayvt@hotmail.com • bentonne@thesnaygroup.net • lgusdorf@afpnet.org