IDEA

ALL ARE WELCOME

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter (AFPKC) is committed to promoting an inclusive, equitable and accessible organization where every member, volunteer, staff and board member can realize their potential and have their contributions valued. Central to its mission, AFPKC created IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access) as a way to help current and potential members of AFPKC feel included and respected in all programming, socials and experiences.

IDEA DEFINED
Definitions are reviewed and approved annually by the IDEA Committee
and AFPKC Board of Directors.

Inclusion The ability of AFPKC to attract, retain, accommodate, and involve a range of diverse people who are valued, accepted, and welcomed as staff, volunteers, members, speakers, guests, and/or program patrons of AFPKC.

Diversity Diversity is an inclusive concept encompassing, without limitation, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity; religion, nationality, age, economic class, educational level, and language; physical, mobility and ability, geography, and relationship and parental status. The state of being diverse means having the broadest possible representation of individuals, experiences, and perspectives in all-encompassing terms.

Equity To address institutional racism and systemic disparities, actions in equity create a level playing field for individuals or groups according to their respective needs, which may include equal treatment or treatment that is different but is considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations and opportunities.

Access The commitment to foster attitudes, behaviors, and procedures to facilitate access that promotes equity and diversity, fosters inclusion, creates a sense of belonging, and allows people to maximize their contribution to our association and the greater Kansas City community that our members serve.

AFPKC has earned the 2022 IDEA Champion Designation from AFP Global. Learn more
about the IDEA Champion Designation at https://afpglobal.org/ideachampion.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Inclusivity Playbook This playbook was designed to help members and friends of AFPKC learn more about the initiatives IDEA is taking to ensure those engaged in our programs feel included,  represented and equal. The Playbook also houses a section to help individuals find resources personal to them that will help guide them on their DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) journey.

Juneteenth Resource Guide AFPKC has created some tools and support to help your organization respect and acknowledge Juneteenth - the federal holiday that observes the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom upon the arrival of federal troops on June 19, 1865.As you and your organization make plans for 2023, please use and share this guide - 3 Ways Your Team Can Celebrate Juneteenth.