Reflections: Outgoing AFP Canada Chair Jennifer Johnstone

‘Kindness continues to be most important in the way that we do our work’

Jennifer Johnstone has served as the chair of AFP Canada’s board of directors since January 2023. While she served in this role, a new code of ethics was introduced for AFP members globally. Significant progress was made on AFP’s work on Truth and Reconciliation including a partnership with The New School of Fundraising and Indspire, while efforts around inclusion, diversity, equity, access (IDEA) expanded to include an anti-racism audit which is currently underway. Additionally, AFP strengthened its work with the federal government, including its request for a secretariat, as the charitable sector continued to address the aftereffects of COVID-19.  As her term comes to an end, she was asked to reflect on her two years as chair. Read her thoughts here.