The AFP New Brunswick Chapter (AFPNB) is committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and anti-racism (IDEAA) within the fundraising profession, the philanthropic sector, and society as a whole.
Integral to AFPNB’s commitment is our work toward achieving the IDEA Champion Designation certificate in 2025–26. We view this milestone as both an opportunity to deepen inclusion and equity-driven impact within New Brunswick’s fundraising profession and the broader philanthropic sector, and as a meaningful leadership achievement within the province’s nonprofit community and beyond.
In doing so, AFPNB recognizes its vital role in advancing IDEAA principles within professional fundraising and nonprofit management, as our members serve as a bridge between donors and beneficiaries. By aligning our work with the Code of Ethical Standards, Guiding Principles, AFP Member Code of Conduct, AFP’s Statement of IDEA Principles, and our shared commitment to IDEAA, we are uniquely positioned to drive systemic change, foster equitable practices, and help transform the sector. This alignment strengthens the role of professional fundraisers and nonprofit leaders as champions of equity-driven impact and agents of progress in philanthropy.
Achieving this vision requires more than simply “checking boxes” — it demands a fundamental shift in how we approach philanthropy. AFPNB has identified the need to decolonize, rethink, and restructure traditional philanthropic practices to create meaningful, equity-driven outcomes across the fundraising profession and the broader sector.
The challenges of COVID-19, civil unrest, growing social inequality, and racial injustice have compelled the philanthropic sector to critically reassess its approach to better serve the communities it supports. In response, AFPNB views IDEAA as a driving force for holistically transforming traditional philanthropic practices. Advancing IDEAA goes beyond supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in principle — it requires actively co-creating solutions with those most affected. This work requires listening, learning, and reflecting with an open heart and mind, as well as following the leadership of marginalized communities rather than speaking on their behalf.
AFPNB’s commitment to IDEAA is also guided by the IDEAA Findings & Recommendations Report 2025, released this past June. In particular, experiences of racism within the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter compelled AFP Canada and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy — Canada to commission a national IDEAA audit. This work was undertaken to “understand the systemic issues at play across Canada and to address the inequities that have long existed in our sector.” The report’s findings have further deepened and strengthened our commitment.
Throughout 2025–26, we will offer IDEAA-themed sessions and workshops to help advance this important work. We recognize that everyone engages with IDEAA differently, and that our collective journey requires us to engage in ongoing learning, reflection, and action. Together, with open hearts and minds, accountability, and a shared vision, we remain committed to fostering a more inclusive and equity-driven philanthropic sector.
For more information, contact John Wong, AFPNB Board Member & Chair, IDEAA Committee at jewong2001@gmail.com. (tbc)
Posted: 03-Dec-25
NOTE: In defining inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and anti-racism (IDEAA), please refer to the Key Terminology section on page 7 in the IDEAA Findings & Recommendations Report 2025.