diversity and inclusion in your chapter march 6, 2012
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR
CHAPTER
March 6, 2012
INTRODUCTIONS
Sandra Renner, CFREBeverly Herbert, CFRE
Lori Gusdorf, CAE
AGENDA
1. About AFP and the AFP Diversity & InclusionCommittee
2. AFP Resources Available to Members and Chapters
3. An Example4. 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 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; creates a respectful and welcoming environment that is open to all; and appreciates the unique contributions of every member of the community.
AFP DEMOGRAPHICS
89.54%
3.49%
2.30%
1.79%
1.61%
0.78%
0.46%
0.03%
Caucasian
African American
Hispanic
Pacific Islander
Other
Multi-Ethnic
Native American
Alaskan Native Ethnic Background
AFP DEMOGRAPHICS
19.79%
18.33%
11.02%
10.68%
5.71%
5.56%
3.77%
1.37%
0.34%
0.27%
Education
Human Services
Health
Other
Consultants
Arts
Public Society Benefit
Religion
Not Currently Employed
Collegiate
Retired Type of OrganizationAFP DEMOGRAPHICS
23.17%
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 2nd, 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 1st, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. West Ballroom B
–Diversity Reception
»Sunday, April 1st, 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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THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP!