Hot Topic Session Diversity – Don’t Know Where to Start? Friday, October 2, 2009 11:00 – 12:30 p.m

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


• Definition of Diversity in Fundraising

• Group Exercise


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.


• 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


• AFP Diversity Committee– Resource Papers

• http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=3134

– Information Exchange• http://www.afpnet.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2937


• AFP Diversity Committee– Programming at International Conference

• Affinity Networking Sessions• Diversity Workshop• Targeted Fundraising Track• Art Diversity Showcase


• 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


• 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.


• 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.

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

2008 Friends of Diversity Designation Winners


• AFP HI, Aloha Chapter

• 2008 Charles Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award Winner

• 2008 Friends of Diversity Designation

– Chapter Mentoring Program

Diversity Hot Topic SessionPo`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


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



• 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



• 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

Diversity Hot Topic SessionAFP Greater Philadelphia Chapter – The Color of Money Conference

ProgramsPrograms

Philanthropy DayPhilanthropy Day

MembershipMembership

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

MarketingMarketing

EducationEducation

InitiativesInitiatives

1. Pre-2004 StructureEvery committee attempts to carry out the Chapter’s diversity goals with no central leadership for diversity

An evolution of diversity

Chapter’s goals (with diversity as a subset)

Diversity Committee10 meetings a year, with focus on: •Recruitment, retention•Mixers, networking•Luncheon•Scholarships•10 diversity moments•E-news articles

Diversity Committee10 meetings a year, with focus on: •Recruitment, retention•Mixers, networking•Luncheon•Scholarships•10 diversity moments•E-news articles

ProgramsPrograms

Philanthropy DayPhilanthropy Day

MembershipMembership

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

MarketingMarketing

EducationEducation

InitiativesInitiatives

2. Current StructureChapter’s diversity goals are accomplished by the Diversity Committee, separate from overall goals, with minor collaboration

Chapter’s diversity goals

Chapter’s other goals


Diversity Council

2-fold purpose:• coordination and training of council members•Launching pad for diversity recruits

Programs-2 DC members-Lead diversity luncheon

Programs-2 DC members-Lead diversity luncheon

Philanthropy Day-1 DC member-Look for opps to incorporate diversity

Philanthropy Day-1 DC member-Look for opps to incorporate diversity

Membership-2 DC members-Lead diversity mixer, recruitment & retention

Membership-2 DC members-Lead diversity mixer, recruitment & retention

Professional Development-1 DC member-Lead diversity scholarships

Professional Development-1 DC member-Lead diversity scholarships

Marketing-1 DC member-Lead diversity outreach and promotion

Marketing-1 DC member-Lead diversity outreach and promotion

Education-1 DC member-Look for opps to incorporate diversity

Education-1 DC member-Look for opps to incorporate diversity

Initiatives-1 DC member-Ensure collaboration w/ other diversity efforts

Initiatives-1 DC member-Ensure collaboration w/ other diversity efforts

3. Proposed StructureChapter’s diversity goals are a part of overall goals, with diversityIntegrated into every committee



Open Discussion

Documents

Hot Topic Session Diversity – Don’t Know Where to Start? Friday, October 2, 2009 11:00 – 12:30 p.m