Community-Centric Fundraising stands with activists who uphold justice and equity within the nonprofit sector. As per CCF Principle #1: Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
In February 2023, Nneka Allen courageously published her testimony of anti-Black racism from the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Toronto Chapter. With the support of fundraisers across the world, Nneka, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí, called to action:
- An unreserved apology from AFP Global for the harm caused to Nneka, Mide, and Múthoní
- Removal of AFP-GTC’s 10-Star Designation by AFP Global
- Revocation/Return of the AFP-GTC Fundraising Award Given to the 2017 AFP-GTC Board Chair
- Acknowledgment from Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni that the above indeed forms satisfactory restitution and reconciliation for the harm caused.
Following the publication, their tireless advocacy has resulted in achieving their goals, setting a precedent for AFP institutional accountability for anti-Black racism.
Mission success comes with risk of progress retrenchment and a return to the status quo. So we remember.
Nneka, Muthoni, and Mide’s commitment to holding AFP accountable has continued since February 2023. With the support of Birgit Smith Burton, the first Black woman to hold the chair position of AFP Global, they have done critical work to hold this sector accountable. CCF stands in solidarity with them.
We at CCF stand with activists changing systems and creating a culture of true belonging for all. We recognize this historic achievement and the commitment of Nneka, Muthoni, Mide, and their allies to addressing racism and exclusion in the sector. We support their work in making it a more just and equitable philanthropic sector for all of us.