Strategic Conversations

AFP’s Next Generation October 2, 2014

Welcome

What is AFP’s Next Generation?

- Young Professionals- Collegiate Chapters

- Youth in Philanthropy

Why is Next Gen Important to AFP?

- To provide a continuum for the future of our profession:

YIP Collegiates Young Professionals

- Part of AFP’s Strategic Plan

Why is Next Gen Important to Chapters?

- The future of philanthropy - The future of ethical fundraising - The future of our nonprofit

organizations - The future of our membership

How to Start?

- Discuss Next Gen on the board - Commit to a Next Gen program - Make Next Gen a strategic goal - Create a Next Gen board position - Ask a Next Gen Committee member for help & ideas

Resources

- Next Gen Committee Members - AFP Next Gen Website: http://www.afpnet.org/About/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3121&navItemNumber=4262

- Email: nextgen@afpnet.org

Young Professionals

Young Professionals

- Fastest growing segment of AFP’s membership - Want to change the world - Have incredible ideas & talent - Want to volunteer & be engaged - Are our future leadership

Questions to Consider

- How are you inviting/welcoming Young Professionals?

- How are you supporting/engaging YPs? - What do your YPs need from your chapter? - How are you leveraging your YP’s networks and expertise?

Resources

- “Tips for AFP Chapters to Engage Young Professionals”

- “Tips for Young Professionals” - New AFP Online Mentoring Program - AFP YP Linked-In site

Questions About Young Professionals?

Collegiate Chapters

Collegiate Chapters

- Encourage those who want to make a difference to consider the fundraising profession - Offer learning, hands-on experience,

networking and mentoring - Provide career opportunities

Why Sponsor a Collegiate Chapter?

- Provide future chapter members - Provide volunteer opportunities for

chapter members - Create a source for interns - Build relationships with nonprofit/

philanthropy programs

Resources

- Forming a Collegiate Chapter - A Survival Guide

- AFP Collegiate Chapter Toolkit - Job descriptions for Faculty &

Professional Chapter Advisor - In 2015: Professional Chapter

Sponsor Toolkit - Collegiate Certificate in Fundraising - Collegiate Subcommittee members

Questions About Collegiate Chapters?

Youth in Philanthropy

Youth in Philanthropy

- Introduce youth to philanthropy & making a personal difference

- Introduce youth to careers in thenonprofit & fundraising fields - Ensure that youth have an experience that will positively influence their adult behavior

Why a YIP Program?

- Guarantee future donors & volunteers - Engage more members to increase retention - Make your chapter more visible - Provide additional volunteers for chapter programs - Create new funding opportunities

Resources

- YIP powerpoint for board discussion - Local & national YIP Awards program - Careers in Fundraising Toolkit - Complete High School Curriculum - AFP/JAF Students in Action Program

Partnership - YIP Subcommittee members

Questions About Youth in

Philanthropy?

IHQ Discussion Question

How can IHQ provide chapters & members with meaningful information about Next Gen issues?

IHQ Discussion Questions

- How can IHQ encourage chapters to make Next Gen a strategic chapter initiative?

- How can IHQ help overcome barriers to board/chapter involvement in Next Gen activities?

Open Discussion

Thank you for your time and involvement!