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Transcript of Strategic Conversations AFP’s Next Generation October 2, 2014.
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: [email protected]
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!