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, 90 chapters received the 2019 Friends of Diversity Designation.
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.
2019 Mentors
Bryan Vinson
Randy Gorod
Christy Eckoff, CFRE
Toni Paz, CFRE
Linda McNay
Alisa Smallwood, CFRE
Juan McGruder, CFRE
Juanita Sheppard
Greg Cole, CFRE
Emily Williamson, CFRE
Upcoming Events
May 17, 2019
Lunch and Learn
12:00 - 1:15 pm
"Effective Fundraising With Your Board"
Speaker
Nancy Friauf
President & CEO
Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Location
The Atlanta Ballet
1695 Marietta Blvd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
July 11, 2019
Lunch and Learn
12:00 - 1:15 pm
"Ask the Expert"
Speaker
Group Discussion
Location
United Way of Greater Atlanta
40 Courtland Street NE, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303
August 27, 2019
Diversity Fellows Reunion
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Speaker
Alicia Philipp
Location
No Mas! Cantina
180 Walker Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
RSVP directly to Jenna Jones at jjones@asginfo.net
September 12, 2019
Lunch and Learn
12:00 - 1:15 pm
"Charting Your Development Future"
Speaker
Linda McNay
Our Fundraising Search
Location
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company
1192 North Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
November 14, 2019
Lunch and Learn
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Closing Session
Location TBD
December 10, 2019
AFP Chapter Meeting
8:00 - 9:00 am
Program Celebration
Location
The Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
For more information on the Diversity Fellows/Mentor program, please contact Christian Murphy