IDEA in FundraisingThe IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) committee of the Greater Arizona Chapter of AFP focuses on engaging and involving members of underrepresented groups including the Latinx/Hispanic, Black and African-American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Indigenous/Native American, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The committee advances philanthropy by promoting a better appreciation of how culture and different values impact the way people give.To volunteer with the Diversity Committee, contact Diversity Committee Chair:
Ernesto Ortiz, CFRE
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Inclusion Calendar
According to a Harvard University study, diversity initiatives don't work unless awareness and inclusion is a daily practice. Being aware of ethnic holidays is key for respectful scheduling and creating inclusion for your staff and members. We've assembled some multicultural dates below to help.
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