2020 NeXt! Project Information Session June 12, 2019

Agenda Introductions What is the NeXt! Consulting Project? Application & Project Selection Timeline Attendance Expectations Q&A Session

Introductions Fund for the Arts NeXtGen Board Members Kat Abner, VP of Community Impact Nicole Humphrey, Development Manager NeXtGen Board Members Jacqueline Brill, President Monique McFarland, Committee Chair Brad Keeton Kaet Barron

Program Overview NeXt! provides an outlet for local, emerging leaders to share their talents with the arts community. Participants are broken into teams of 5-7 individuals. Each team will partner with a non-profit organization to tackle a pre- approved project.

Common Areas of Focus Collaborative Initiatives Audience Development Event Management Program Implementation Business Operations Marketing & Communications Fundraising/Development Common Areas of Focus

Project Requirements Have an achievable outcome within a 9-month timeframe Create sustainable change and/or build capacity of the art-based organization Non art-based organization projects should have a significant impact on the arts & culture community in Greater Louisville Provide regular support to the NeXt! Consulting Team throughout the project timeframe

Application & Selection Process Phase I Online Application Submit an application to the Fund for the Arts https://fundforthearts.org/next-consulting-projects/ All submission are due by July 15, 2019 Phase II NeXtGen Board - Committee Review All submissions reviewed by Support & Recruitment Committee Up to 10 projects will be selected to participate in the final phase All applicants will be contacted the week of August 12th Phase III Final Pitch Selected applicants will have 5-10 minutes to “pitch” project to the NeXt! Teams NeXt! Teams will rank top three project choices Final matches will be determined by the NeXtGen Committee Please note that an invitation to “pitch” does not guarantee your project will be assigned a NeXt! Team

Attendance Requirements First NeXt! Meeting - Project Pitch Day – September 2019 date/location TBD Second NeXt! Meeting – Project Orientation Day – October 2019 date/location TBD Mid-Year Presentations – 2020 date/location TBD Final Presentation & Graduation Reception – June 2020 date/location TBD

Frequently Asked Questions Does my nonprofit organization have to be located in Jefferson County to apply? No – all nonprofit organizations located within Greater Louisville are encouraged to apply. Great Louisville is defined as Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby & Spencer counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd & Harrison counties in Indiana. Is my nonprofit organization required to be art-based? No – those organizations that are not art-based should propose a project that will significantly impact arts & culture in Greater Louisville. If my project is selected, will I receive any funds to support the project? No monetary funding will be provided for selected projects. Project proposals that come with associated costs should include a funding plan in the application. Cultivating sponsorships or raising funds for an event is considered a project in and of itself. How much involvement should I have in the project? Organizations should provide a primary point of contact to work directly with the NeXt! Consulting Team. While interaction varies with each project, you should plan to meet or be in contact with your Team at least once a month.

Thank you!