Forget "Fit": A Competency-Based Approach to Equitable Hiring
Association of Fundraising Professionals - New York City Chapter (AFP-NYC)
AFP-NYC is the founding chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Chapter Leadership Brief 12.13.24
By Carmel G. Napolitano Vice President, Lindauer Global
Much of the bias we face in the workforce and in life is expressed in subtle ways. In recruiting, we constantly check our biases and work to acknowledge how it affects our decisions (and our clients’ decisions) about candidates.
One way to avoid bias in the hiring process is to favor a structured, competency-based interview.
Often, organizations trust that their staff will prepare for candidate interviews on their own in advance. These interviews, however, tend to be added to what are already busy days for the interviewers. As a result, advance preparation can be difficult unless some structure and support is provided. When hiring organizations take a proactive, organized approach centered on competencies, they can prepare and align interviewers and promote better, more equitable assessments of candidates.
1. Owning Your Seat at the Table?
By Thomas E. Moore III, Executive Director, American Friends of the Louvre?
From Feb. 23:?It's been nearly four months since I began my tenure as the Executive Director of American Friends of the Louvre and, as my first executive director role, it has been an incredible period of learning and growing into a new kind of leadership.?
2. Tackling Food Insecurity: A Persistent Challenge with Deep Roots?
By Lamont Wray, Jr. Director, Individual Giving Food Bank for New York City?
From Feb. 9:?Food insecurity is not a fleeting problem reserved for the holiday season or a recent issue stemming from the pandemic. It's a longstanding challenge that has plagued communities for decades, and its impact intensifies. Factors such as the reduction of SNAP benefits, escalating rent costs, rising food prices, and the migrant crisis have exacerbated the situation, pushing many families and individuals into dire straits.?
3. Summery Strategy?
By Veronica Bainbridge Fundraising Executive?
From Aug. 9:?It's the height of summer, and — while I'm not sure there's ever truly a slow season these days (looking at you, August deadlines!) — perhaps with donors and colleagues out of town, you'll get a moment to take a step back from the daily churn and assess how your fundraising is positioned for success.?
4. Philanthropy in Action: How Nonprofit Boards are Meeting the Moment?
By Susan Madon, CFRECEO and Founder, Minerva Nonprofit Management Consulting?
From Nov. 1:?We've all been there. The board meeting where one trustee insists on reading every line item of the 27-page financial statement aloud while another trustee quietly plays Wordle on their phone. Or perhaps you've experienced the famous "strategic planning session" where the conversation somehow devolves into a 45-minute debate about the color scheme of next year's gala invitations. One of my personal favorites was the board chair who consistently referred to our "annual giving campaign" as our "annual giving champagne" — though in retrospect, maybe he was onto something about making fundraising more festive.?
5. From $10 to $10,000: Rethinking the Giving Pyramid for a New Age of Philanthropy?
By Anton Lipkanou, President and Partner, Delve Deeper?
From June 28:?The philanthropic landscape in the US is on the cusp of a major transformation.?By 2028, Millennials are poised to account for as much as 60% of philanthropic giving, challenging non-profits to devise innovative strategies to engage this burgeoning donor demographic.?
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6. Fundraising Day in New York — THE Day in New York?
By Craig Shelley, CFRE, President, Association of Fundraising Professionals New York City ChapterPartner + Chief Growth Officer, Orr Group?
From April 19:?Fundraising Day in New York is fast approaching! Since my earliest days in fundraising, this was one of my favorite experiences each year and that's only become truer over time. Fundraising Day in New York has always served as an energizing place where you can witness our community of nonprofit leaders come together, learn new skills, see friends, and make lots of new ones. This year’s conference promises to be no different.?
7. Video & Storytelling Techniques That Will Stop You Fumbling Millions?
By Jason Ellinger Co-Founder, Beard & Bowler Productions?
From Aug. 9:?Today, I'm going to be really honest with you all... I've been seeing so many non-profits fumble millions of dollars by saying these 5 words:? "Please donate to our non-profit!"? Now, you may be reading this & thinking..."What's wrong with that?"?
8. What do Event Planners Do in the Summer??
By David Langton, President, Langton Creative Group?
From July 26:?The summer — when you're not in the thick of things — is an opportunity to look at trends with clients and within the industry. It's a time for more strategic conversations. For example, you can consider what it means to honor a Board member. How did you tap into their network? What can we learn from that? What does it take to get someone to open their Rolodex??
MEMBER IN FOCUS HIGHLIGHTS
NYC Chapter Member-in-Focus: Fundraiser Toni Levi Shares Why Asking for Money is Only 10% of the Job.?
From Aug. 23:?Meet Toni Levi, a new Board Member for the AFP NYC chapter and the Director of Development at the ICSC Foundation. There, she raises funds to build the next generation of talent in the retail real estate industry. Toni says, "What I love most about my work is connecting with people. It ultimately led me to pursue a career in fundraising." Toni believes a career in fundraising is more rewarding than anything she could ever have imagined.?
Member Spotlight: An Angelic "Troublemaker" Uplifting the LGBTQIA+ Community?
From June 28:?Tay Hughes (she/her) has supported initiatives to raise more than $12 million to elevate The Trevor Project's life-saving mission to end suicide amongst LGBTQIA+ young people. In her role as the Grants Manager she focuses on researching, stewarding, and cultivating a supportive community of institutional foundations and government entities. As a Black, lesbian fundraiser — an identity not often represented in her profession — Tay takes pride in the unique perspective and lived experience she lends to securing funds that uplift her community. "Working at an organization whose mission I can relate to and connect with, has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in my professional life span," said Tay.?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chapter Annual Membership Meeting, 2025?
Non-Profit Partnerships: Collaborative Solutions for Complex Challenges This event promises to kick off 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose, encouraging us to discover how, together, we can make a meaningful difference. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and discover how, together, we can all contribute to a more equitable future.? February 12, 2025, 8:30-11 a.m. Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, F.I.T. 227 West 27th St, NYC Chapter Annual Meeting LEARN MORE and REGISTER HERE
Beyond the Buzzwords?
Centering Equity in Fundraising Practices Join us for this panel discussion to move beyond Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) as a checklist and into authentic action. Panelists will share strategies for hosting events that honor community integration, aligning development work with social justice, and advocating for meaningful shifts in leadership structures. Expect to leave with a renewed understanding of your role in creating a culture of care and equity.? February 27, 2025, 8:30 am- 10:30 am Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, NYC Panel Session LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE