Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA)
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) are central to our mission
AFP is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) within our AFP community, the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector, and throughout society. As such, AFP offers resources for fundraisers to more effectively and respectfully connect with donors from marginalized groups.
We also provide opportunities for fundraisers of all identities and cultures to connect with one another, and experience belonging by seeing themselves recognized and accepted in their professional community. For more information on AFP’s IDEA efforts, please visit the AFP IDEA website.
In this micro-learning video, Matthew Easterwood, CFRE, CAP shares a preview of his AFP LEAD session, Queer for Hire: Engage the LGBTQIA+ Community to Grow Your Organization & Advance Your Mission. We discuss how to first do the work internally within your own organization, as well as how to engage...
One in every four Gen Z-ers and 1 in every 10 Millennials identify as LGBTQIA+. How can you reach, engage, and elevate this community, without generalizing these donors and volunteers into one category? There are at least 24 characters in the full LGBTQIA+ acronym. One in every four Gen Z-ers and 1...
If your nonprofit organization fundraises within the disability community, you might be wondering how to best connect with a person living with a chronic disabling condition. Chances are that you interact in your personal or professional life somewhat regularly with the disability community. How...
Just as with American history, Black philanthropists have largely been forgotten throughout the history of fundraising. Victoria Fresh, Adrienne Taylor, CFRE, MBA, and Lauren Tudor, CAP share what Black philanthropy means to them in this preview of their AFP ICON session, Philanthropy is Black...
Building a more inclusive board is not a performative gesture. It’s integral to the success of your mission, leading to more innovative outcomes that deliver impact for your organization and the communities it serves. The nonprofit sector faces a diversity gap in board composition, with 71%...
Many people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their professional lives; however, BIPOC fundraisers may experience it differently and for longer periods This article is part of an ongoing series on self-care and mental health support for BIPOC fundraisers. Most people experience thoughts...
Last week, members of the fundraising community gathered in Philadelphia for AFP LEAD, AFP’s annual leadership conference. Looking at this year’s sessions, I’m inspired by the prevalence of words like “empathy”, “inclusion”, “authentic”, “ethical”, and “belonging” in the titles. These are values...
An unwelcome reencounter led me to these critical insights essential for recruiters committed to confronting and dismantling the unconscious biases embedded in the recruitment process In the January 2023 issue of Advancing Philanthropy, I penned an article sharing my decision to step away from my...
Fundraisers are well positioned to step into leadership roles that help advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in our organizations and communities Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to change the world. I was passionate about community change and making a difference in my community...
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