Young professionals are an incredible, untapped resource for organizations. Giving back can be fun as well as help support your professional growth. Learn about various opportunities for charitable engagement from volunteer opportunities to board leadership to philanthropy. Join in this session to identify the options for you by learning what questions to ask and how to select the ideal fit for your time, skills, and interests.
5. WHAT’S ON DECK
ü Defining the sectors
ü Donating time and
expertise
ü Navigating offices
ü Networking tips
ü Donating money
ü Creating a plan
ü Resources
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6. QUICK POLL
How many of you…
q Are a staff member at a
nonprofit?
q Donate money to a nonprofit?
q Volunteer for a nonprofit?
q Serve on a committee for a
nonprofit?
q Serve on a board of a
nonprofit?
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7. WHAT ARE THE SECTORS?
Private (For-profit)
• Corporations
• Small Business
• Social Entrepreneurs
Not-for-profit
• 501c3
• 501c4
• 501c6
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Public (Gov’t)
• Local
• State
• Federal
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8. DONATION OF TIME, EXPERTISE
Unskilled
volunteerism
Skilled
volunteerism
Committees
Board
Service
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9. “UNSKILLED” VOLUNTEER OPPS
Community service projects
One time projects
No previous training needed
Volunteer banks, community
groups
• Hands On Network
• Entry point for engagement
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10. “SKILLED” VOLUNTEER OPPS
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Specific knowledge
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Internship
Training
Project management
IT support
Planning
Might be considered pro bono
– Legal
– Technology
– Consulting
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Great for developing & practicing
skills
Expand knowledge
Entry point for engagement
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11. NAVIGATING THE OFFICE
• Under promise & over deliver
• Stay ahead of deadlines, on top
of your work
• Make org’s priorities yours
• Never be late, always be early
• Keep it clean
• Provide solutions, not
complaints
• Know (and play) office politics
• Review your job and
responsibilities regularly
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12. COMMITTEES
• Types: Standing, ad
hoc, task forces
• Fundraising, finance,
program, marketing,
etc.
• Deeper engagement
• Pipeline to boards
• Be clear on value
exchange
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14. BOARD SERVICE
• Types: Governing,
Advisory, Honorary
• Financial & legal oversight
• Recruitment process is as
important as retention
• Know the expectations &
responsibilities
• Talk with other board
members
• Avoid “young person
tokenism”
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15. THE ART OF NETWORKING
• In person & online
• Start with your inner
circle
• Identify connectors,
events
• Research contacts
• Make yourself visible
• Show up early
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• Ask open-ended
questions
• Listen!
• Never burn bridges
• Keep track
• Follow up
appropriately
– Thank you
– Provide resources
– Offer to be of service
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16. BE SURE!
• Be proactive
• Deadlines
• Investment of your
time & resources
• Feedback process
• Receive orientation
• Ask questions!
• Record mileage
• Research
• Clear expectations
• Be gracious
• Goals, outcomes
• Take the work
seriously
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17. YOUR EXPERIENCE…
1. What experiences have you had in these
roles?
2. What worked and what didn’t?
3. What would you do differently next time?
4. What advice do you have for others?
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18. RESOURCES
BoardSource
Hands On Network
Volunteer Match
Center for Nonprofit
Excellence
• Colorado Nonprofit
Association
• Young Nonprofit
Professionals Network
• Volunteer worksheet
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20. DONATING MONEY:
WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
• Why do people
give?
• Why do you give?
• Why would you NOT
give?
• How do you pick the
organization?
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22. A FEW TIPS…
• Nonprofits
• Donations
charities
investment
• All businesses need
money to be effective
• Nonprofits do what
gov’t & business
doesn’t
• Impact is hard to
measure
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• Trust the
organizations
• Public orgs – do due
diligence
• Don’t restrict gifts
• Get creative!
• Always have
limitations (i.e. staff)
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23. WAYS TO GIVE $$
Individual
Corporate
Goods
Unrestricted
Sponsorship
Equipment
Restricted
Employee giving
Furniture
Peer fundraising
Matching
challenge
Space
Matching gifts
In-kind (office
space)
Food
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24. HAVE A PLAN
• Know your personal
budget
• Make unrestricted gifts
• Monthly, annual,
campaigns, events
• Fundraising
• What’s the impact?
• Track for taxes
• Review and revise
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26. NON-TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS
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Gifts to 501c4 organizations
Raffle tickets
Donations to individuals
Pro-bono time
Property
Value of ticket for events (i.e. food)
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27. RESOURCES
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Inspired Philanthropy
Art of Giving
Guidestar
Association of
Fundraising Professionals
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Council on Foundations
Center for Family
Philanthropy
Giving plan worksheet
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