The Suncoast Chapter represents the diverse Tampa Bay area. Diversity is defined by member ages, sizes of organizations, culture and race as well as organizational mission.
DATE: May 11, 2017 FOR RELEASE: Immediate CONTACT: CHANDRA TRACY, CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR AFP SUNCOAST CHAPTER HONORED AS A FRIENDS OF DIVERSITY DESIGNATION CHAPTER (Arlington, Va.) – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Suncoast Chapter, has been named a 2016 Friends of Diversity Designation Chapter. Every year, AFP, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world, 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, 76 chapters received the 2016 Friends of Diversity Designation. Friends of Diversity Chapters are recognized at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. Chapters also earn the privilege of displaying the Friends of Diversity logo on their website, newsletters and stationary. “Congratulations to the AFP Suncoast Chapter for its outstanding work in promoting diversity and inclusion in fundraising and philanthropy,” said AFP Interim President & CEO Jason Lee. “It’s clear, now more than ever, that diversity and inclusion are essential not only to fundraising, but also to the communities that we serve. We need new ideas and perspectives to keep philanthropy strong and relevant, and reaching out to different populations ensures we bring everyone together and create a charitable mosaic reflective of our communities. I commend the AFP Suncoast Chapter for taking a leadership role in this critical area and educating the public about the importance of diversity, fundraising and philanthropy.” Criteria for the award are determined by AFP International Headquarters. A list of several goals is published annually, and chapters must accomplish 7 of these goals during the year and submit a nomination form for verification to be honored. For more information on the Friends of Diversity Designation process, please visit http://www.afpnet.org/About/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4365. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents over 33,000 members in 244 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information, visit www.afpnet.org. 2016 AFP Friends of Diversity Designation Recipients AFP AB, Calgary & Area Chapter AFP AB, Edmonton & Area Chapter AFP AK, Alaska Chapter AFP AL, Alabama Chapter AFP AL, North Chapter AFP AR, Northwest Chapter AFP AZ, Southern Chapter AFP BC, Vancouver Chapter AFP BC, Vancouver Island Chapter AFP CA, Desert Communities Chapter AFP CA, Golden Gate Chapter AFP CA, Greater Los Angeles Chapter AFP CA, Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter AFP CA, Orange County Chapter AFP CA, Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter AFP CA, Silicon Valley Chapter AFP CA, Yosemite Chapter AFP DC, Washington DC Metro Area Chapter AFP FL, Central Chapter AFP FL, First Coast Chapter AFP FL, Nature Coast AFP FL, Palm Beach County Chapter AFP FL, Suncoast Chapter AFP GA, Atlanta Chapter AFP HI, Aloha Chapter AFP IL, Central Chapter AFP IL, Chicago Chapter AFP IL, East Central Chapter AFP IL, Rockford Area Chapter AFP KS, Greater Wichita Chapter AFP KY, Greater Louisville Chapter AFP LA, Baton Rouge Chapter AFP LA, Greater New Orleans Chapter AFP MA, Massachusetts Chapter AFP MA, Western Chapter AFP MB, Manitoba Chapter AFP MD, Maryland Chapter AFP MD, Western Maryland Chapter AFP MI, Greater Detroit Chapter AFP MI, West Michigan Chapter AFP MN, Minnesota Chapter AFP MN, Southern Minnesota Chapter AFP MO, Mid-America Chapter AFP NC, Triad Chapter AFP NC, Triangle Chapter AFP NJ, Southern Chapter AFP NM, New Mexico Chapter AFP NV, Las Vegas Chapter AFP NY, Genesee Valley Chapter AFP OH, Central Chapter AFP OH, Cincinnati Chapter AFP OH, Greater Cleveland Chapter AFP OH, Greater Dayton Region Chapter AFP OH, Northeast Ohio Chapter AFP OH, Northwest Chapter AFP OK, Eastern Oklahoma Chapter AFP ON, Canada South Chapter AFP ON, Greater Toronto Chapter AFP ON, Ottawa Chapter AFP PA, Eastern Chapter AFP PA, Greater Philadelphia Chapter AFP PA, Western Chapter AFP SC, Central Carolina Chapter AFP SC, Lowcountry Chapter AFP SK, Saskatoon Chapter AFP TX, Dallas Chapter AFP TX, Fort Worth Metro Chapter AFP TX, Greater Austin Chapter AFP TX, Lubbock Area Chapter AFP TX, San Antonio Chapter AFP TX, Texas Plains Chapter AFP VA, Hampton Roads Chapter AFP VA, Shenandoah Chapter AFP WA, Advancement Northwest Chapter AFP WI, Greater Madison Chapter AFP WI, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter |