Diversity Fellows

Every year, AFP honors chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range strategic plan. Chapters receive the Friends of Diversity Designation for performing specific activities designed to increase diversity and inclusion within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy. Of the 244 chapters in AFP, 96 chapters received the 2020 Friends of Diversity Designation.

AFP IDEA - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access

AFP is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) in the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector and through all of society. AFP is involved in numerous projects and partnerships related to IDEA. Visit afpidea.org to learn more.

Diversity Fellows & Mentor Program

The Fellows Program offers the opportunity to learn through interaction with peers that have significant fundraising experience (at least five years). Mentors may advise on career paths, share information on regional development conferences and seminars or provide more detailed information relating to specific aspects of development. The guidance and relationship overall will be guided primarily by the desires of the fellow. The Fellows Program is intended to further the career skills and objectives of beginning/early development professionals or members new to the area. It is not designated to provide long term or extensive organizational assistance.

2020 Diversity Program Participants

Fellows	Mentors
Amanda Bonilla	Iris Grant
Shelby Brown	Christy Eckoff, CFRE
Starr Davis	Randy Gorod
Alexandria Gary	Jennifer Williford
Aurreeshae Hines	Juanita Sheppard, CFRE
Rachael Floyd	Mary-Kate Starkel, CFRE
Kierra Johnson	Lindsay Miles
Aminata Solammon	Kate McNeely
Eden Kahssai	Cassandra Joseph
Kiana Lawrence	Trina Olidge
Sophie Leveille	Glenda Davis
Norma Nyhoff	Toni Paz, CFRE
Bre'Shae Pittman	Linda McNay
Kimberly Pritchett	Sarah Embro
Olha Seredyuk	Karl Jennings
Mirtha Vaca-Wilkens	Shelese Lane
Catherine Warren	Marissa Greider

For more information on the Diversity Fellows/Mentor program, please contact Mentoring Co-Chairs,
Terrica Ganzy and/or Toni Paz, CFRE