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=3
121&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 the nonprofit
& 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!