JOB POSTINGS AND SALARY EQUITY

In order to promote gender and racial pay equity, AFP is leading the way and will be requiring salary ranges for all new positions posted on the AFP Global Job Board effective immediately.

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About AFP IDEA

AFP is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector and throughout all of society.

Latest Developments

New Study: Speaking Truth To Power In Fundraising: A Toolkit (Released May 16, 2022)

This new study, by Dr. Megan LePere-Schloop and Dr. Erynn Beaton, Professors at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, expands our understanding not just of harassment in the fundraising profession, but also of bias, bullying and discrimination. It is a call to action that provides the steps that individuals and organizations need to take to protect and empower fundraisers in the field.

New Toolkit: Accessible Fundraising Toolkit: A guide to becoming an inclusive fundraiser

As disabled fundraisers in Canada, authors Liz Chornenki and Alison Hughes developed this toolkit based on their personal and professional experiences.

The tips, tools and resources shared in this document are not exhaustive and generally relate to their experiences in Canada and North America. We encourage you to look for resources local to you as well.

Please use this guide as a place to start making your fundraising more inclusive to disabled people.

Latest Education Recordings

Complimentary Webinar Recording - Speaking Truth to Power: How to Prevent and Deal with Sexual Harassment in Fundraising (July 28, 2022)

Presenters: Dr. Megan LePere-Schloop and Dr. Erynn Beaton, Professors at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University
This session provides AFP members with training from Drs. Megan LePere-Schloop and Erynn Beaton, the authors of the recently released report Speaking Truth to Power in Fundraising: A Toolkit. The authors will provide a brief summary of the research findings and overview of the practical tools and resources available. The majority of the session will be spent engaging in a case scenario discussion for training purposes. Participants can expect to leave the session with a better understanding of sexual harassment in fundraising, action steps to address these issues, and the ability to facilitate one of the case scenarios included in the toolkit.

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Accessibility and Inclusion: An Interview with Suzie Richard

LGBTQ Fundraising Panel
(Recorded June 16, 2021)

A Conversation With LGBTQ Fundraising Professionals (Recording: June 16, 2021)

Join us for a conversation with LGBTQ fundraisers as AFP continues its commitment to the values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in all its forms. Find out from our diverse panel of fundraisers what it’s like to be LGBTQ in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors. How do you negotiate being fully your authentic self with co-workers and donors who might be intentionally or unintentionally homophobic or transphobic? How are LGBTQ fundraisers especially adept at reading signals, risk assessment and building community? What are steps you can take as an LGBTQ fundraiser or ally to create a safer and more equitable workplace for LGBTQ colleagues not just during Pride Month but all year.

Panelists: Kelsey DeForest, Joshua Tobing, Penelope Poppers and Sunil Oommen.

AFP LEAD Emerging Leaders of Impact!

AFP members were invited to nominate emerging leaders of impact, with one selected to attend AFP LEAD VIRTUAL 2020 for free. AFP received so many incredible nominations, and ended up choosing Suhailah Waheed as our Emerging Leader of Impact awardee!

AFP LEAD Emerging Leaders of Impact! from AFP on Vimeo.

Our Goal for Fundraisers

AFP now has an opportunity—and a responsibility to not only invest in the areas of equity and access, but also to be leading the charge for all fundraisers to ensure AFP and the sector stay relevant not only to fundraisers, but to donors as well. We must take a comprehensive look at the barriers to professional equity and create resources to help tackle these issues.

One Program, Many Initiatives

The AFP IDEA Impact program will use a phased, multiyear approach to create initiatives focused on different diverse communities. Each initiative will have four components; research, education and training, support, and awareness geared towards effectively preparing the next generation of diverse fundraisers to lead the profession. The program and its initiatives will work to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse, but inclusive and equitable.

The first initiative is the Women's Impact Initiative

Women's Impact Initiative

The Women’s Impact Initiative (WII) addresses and highlights specific issues and challenges that women in the fundraising profession face.

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