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: 121&navItemNumber= &navItemNumber=4262

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!