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, 98 chapters received the 2021 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.
2021 Diversity Program Participants
| Fellows |
Mentors |
| Susan Beckett Mitchell |
Sarah Embro |
| Abby Bullard |
Randy Gorod |
| Cozy Brents |
Rachel Stanley |
| Kelli Colter |
Liz Loreti, CFRE |
| Jabir Donaldson |
Jason Keene |
| Katy Gardner |
Linda McNay |
| Kelly Harper |
Beth Keller, CFRE |
| Keisha Lacy |
Juanita Sheppard, CFRE |
| Adrienne Miller |
Toni Paz, CFRE |
| Amanda Phillips |
Kate McNeely |
| Makini Slaughter |
Greg Cole, CFRE |
| Brenda Solis |
Ben Minor |
| Precious West |
Collins Desselle |
| Shanequa Williams |
Steven Miller, CFRE |
For more information on the Diversity Fellows/Mentor program, please contact Mentoring Co-Chairs,
Terrica Ganzy and/or Toni Paz, CFRE