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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.

*new* 2012 Friends of Diversity Designation
The Friends of Diversity Designation recognizes those chapters who have accomplished many of the key objectives outlined in the Advancing Diversity goal.   
• 2011 Friends of Diversity Designation Recipients

Diversity Scholarships Campaign
AFP is launching the Diversity Scholarships Campaign, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy invites all AFP members to support diversity within the fundraising profession. Contributions to this campaign will fund scholarships for qualifying candidates to support registration and travel costs to attend the annual AFP International Conference on Fundraising. The first of these scholarships will be available in 2012.  Please click here to see the pledge form.

AFP Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) Page
Welcome to the AFP Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) Webpage. Here you will find information and resources of interest to GLBT fundraisers and about GLBT donors.

Kaleidoscope
Published four times a year, Kaleidoscope supports AFP’s strategic goal of connecting communities around the world by promoting diversity to donors, boards and fundraisers.

Diversity Discussion Lists
The AFP Diversity Discussion Lists are a benefit for AFP members only.  See the lists and other information here.   

Te Informa
Te Informa is AFP's Spanish-language e-newsletter covering issues of fundraising pertinent to Mexico and other Latin American countries. It is available to anyone who signs up for the mailing. 

Board Resolution on Diversity
Follow this link to read the Board of Directors' resolution.   

AFP Diverse Communities Program
A brief description of the AFP Diverse Communities Program.   

Forming a New Community
Here is how AFP membrs can create a new community.   

The AFP Diversity Summit
Follow this link for a summary of the AFP Diversity Summit of 2005.  This includes information on how to form a new Diverse Community in Fundraising.    

March is Diversity Month
Activities to highlight Diversity in Fundraising    

Resource Papers - Diversity Essays
Traditions of giving, philanthropic motives of America's diverse ethnic and culture groups.   

Charles Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award
The Charles R. Stephens Excellence in Diversity Award is named for the 1992-1993 AFP Chair Charles R. Stephens, CFRE, and recognizes his efforts in bringing AFP’s diversity programs to the forefront. This award honors the year’s most outstanding demonstration by AFP chapters of leadership, creativity and initiative in building diversity in membership or programming.   

Chapter Diversity Resource Guide
The Chapter Diversity Resource Guide is available in the members only section.  Follow this path:  Member Gateway > Log in > Chapter Resources > Resources for Committee Chairs > Diversity Chairs.   

Philanthropy Journal Offers Special Report on Engaging Diverse Donors
(Feb. 5, 2007) Identifying and cultivating diverse donors is both an internal and an external undertaking, according to a series of articles by the Philanthropy Journal that focus on diversity and fundraising.