Resources for Chapter Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Chairs

1. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Chair

• IDEA Chair Job Description
• IDEA Goals for Chapters
• AFP Connect Community for IDEA Chairs
• Chapter Leader Orientation Calls & Other Zoom Sessions

2. AFP GLOBAL RESOURCES

• Getting Started
• Best Practices
• Case for IDEA
• Research
• Blueprint for Building a Highly Diverse Chapter
• Suggested AFP Chapter Programs
• Tips for Chapters to Engage Young Professionals
• Demographics Request Sample Template for Chapters to Use
• WII Virtual Speaker Request Form and WII Speaker Topic Options
• AFP Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access (IDEA) Definitions
• AFP Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access (IDEA) Statement of Principles
• AFP Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access (IDEA) Board Policy

3. AFP GLOBAL INITIATIVES

• AFP IDEA Initiatives
• IDEA Champion Chapter Designation - due January 31 annually
• AFP Job Postings and Equity in the Profession
• Diverse Communities Scholarship (to attend ICON)
• Charles R. Stephens Excellence in Diversity Chapter Award
• AFP Diversity and Inclusion Summit Report

4. SAMPLES FROM CHAPTERS

• Sample Board Resolution - AFP Chicago Chapter
• IDEA Plan Samples:
  • BC, Okanagan Chapter IDEA Plan
  • LA, Baton Rouge Chapter IDEA Plan
  • NJ, Southern New Jersey Chapter IDEA Plan

5. NEGOTIATION BROWN BAG LUNCH SESSION IDEAS
Women are still paid and promoted at lower rates than men. Help your members close the salary gap by providing tools to negotiate better. The below are the resources to host a brown bag lunch session including a video and facilitation guide.

• Negotiation Primer One Pager
• Negotiation Part 1: It Pays to Negotiate  Video | Discussion Guide
• Negotiation Part 2: Making the First Offer  Video | Discussion Guide
• Negotiation Part 3: Using Positive Emotions  Video | Discussion Guide
• Negotiation Part 4: Thinking Communally  Video | Discussion Guide

6. NEGOTIATION BOOTCAMP (60-90 minutes)
The Negotiation Boot Camp guide will help your chapter host session providing the opportunity for members prepare a script and use role-playing activities to practice.
Discussion Guide

Questions? Please contact Chapter Engagement.