4. Fundraising & the Next Gen
Worksheet
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5. Generational Mix
Generational Myths
Generational Characteristics
Impact on Philanthropy
WHO ARE THE GENERATIONS?
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6. What is the Generational Mix?
GENERATION TRADITIONALIST BOOMERS GEN XERS MILLENIALS
S (1900-1945) (1946-1964) (1965- (1981-1999)
1980)
ALSO KNOWN Veterans, Silent Baby Boomers Xers Gen Y, Nexters,
AS… Generation, WWII Nintendo
Generation Generation
INFLUENCERS World wars, The Television, Internet, Social media, iPods,
Depression Vietnam War, Madonna, Bill 9/11, American Idol
Civil Rights Gates, Friends,
Movements Rodney King
MARKETING Conservative imagery, Healthy lifestyle, Inclusive, straight Multi-ethnic, green,
legacy, family, well- hard work, team talk, sexier, celebrity
known brands work environment
images, multi-
channel
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8. Has this had
an impact on
your
organization?
If so how?
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9. Impact on Philanthropy
• Development office
• Prospecting
• Cultivation
• Stewardship
• Communication
• Retention
• Priorities
• Respect
• Trainings
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10. Multigenerational Nonprofits
GENERATION TRADITIONALISTS BOOMERS GEN XERS MILLENIALS
(1900-1945) (1946-1964) (1965- (1981-1999)
1980)
MGMT STYLE Top down, Hierarchy, earn Flexible, Mutual respect,
conformist your respect/ inclusive, self- shared leadership
ladder reliant
WORK STYLE Separate home & Flexibility, Collaborative & Multi-tasking,
work, hard-working, workaholic, independent, Collaborative/indepen
loyal, thrifty direct dent, question status
communication, quo
quick fix, virtual
office
MOTIVATORS Authority, value work Hierarchy, Healthy Relationships,
for work’s sake (less respect, self- work/life challenges, feedback,
personal meaning) improvement, balance, causes, environment,
work, materialism flexibility, $ $
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11. What Tenured Professionals Want
Next Gen Training
Acknowledgment
Engagement
Respect for legacy
Dialogue
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12. What the Next Gen Wants
Advice
Acknowledgment
Shared ownership
Opportunity to lead
Flexibility
Sector history
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13. Multi-Gen Development Department
• Develop a pipeline
• Integrate new leadership
ideas & shift roles
• Evaluate & redesign current
structures
• Recruit from within
• Welcome new leadership
• Peer coaching
• Prioritize inclusivity
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14. How do you
work with
multiple
generations?
What are some
successes and
challenges?
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15. Why engage the next gen
Next gen philanthropy style
Entry points and engagement
MULTI-GEN PHILANTHROPY
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16. Why Engage the Next Gen?
• Transfer of wealth
• Lifelong giving
• Time, talent, and
treasure
• Networks
• Enthusiastic
• Ambassadors
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17. Evolution of Communications
Every generation teaches us new technology… adapt or die!
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19. Fundraising from Traditionalists
• Direct mail & peer-to peer
fundraising is best
• Write checks
• Smaller group
• Lifelong giving began in their
30s
• Less opportunity for new
NPOs
• Protects privacy
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20. Fundraising from Boomers
• Mix both new & traditional
strategies
• Plan their giving
• Consider operational &
overhead costs
• Use mainstream media as an
entry point
• Lifelong giving begins in their
30s
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21. Fundraising from Gen X
• Friends/family/peers are
influencers
• Stories have a greater
impact than loyalty
• Consistently give largest gift
to the same charity annually
• Donate the most through
websites (30%)
• Hard to recruit to your
cause
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22. Fundraising from Millenials
• Philanthropy is time and
money
• Lower cost to recruit
(online participation)
• Multi-communications
approach
• Engaged in fundraising for
orgs
• Donate in a variety of ways
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23. Where are they?
• Existing donors
• Volunteers
• Young professional
events & groups
• Media (i.e. 40 under 40)
• Colleges & universities
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24. Entry Points
• Events – tiered fees • Giving Circles – tiered
• Partner with young fees
professionals’ groups • Volunteering
• A-thons • Board and committee
• Peer to peer networks participation
• Family • Planned Giving
• Philanthropic resources • Nonprofit Start Ups
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25. Family Philanthropy
• Major donors have
children &
grandchildren
• Family legacy
• Engage all generations
• Listen & learn from the
next gen
• Provide resources &
networks
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26. Next Gen Engagement
• Create ambassadors
• Provide trainings
• Offer networking &
resources
• Bring on as volunteers,
staff, board members
• Listen and learn
• Snowflakes
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27. 6 Steps to a Next
Gen Campaign or
Event
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28. • Donor recruitment,
cultivation,
STEWARDSHIP
• Build relationships
• Tell your story
• Bring people into your
organization
• Transparency
• Get feedback
• Cost effective & green
• Quick & easy!
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29. “This is not the first time that nonprofit
organizations and fundraisers have had to
adapt to new technologies. The radio,
television, newspapers, telephones, fax
machine, and direct mail have all affected
how we raise money. Some of the new
methods that have evolved are more
successful than others, and not all of
them have been used with equal success
by all nonprofits.”
- Ted Hart and Michael Johnston in
Fundraising on the Internet
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30. Relationships Don’t Change
• Cultivate, steward, and solicit
• Recognize
• Multi-channel communications
• Meet one-on-one
• Develop ambassadors
• Use social media as stewardship,
not for solicitation
• Effective database
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33. 5 Things To Do Today
1. Make a plan
2. Watch other orgs
3. Attend trainings & ask
for support
4. Invite participation
5. Support new ideas
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34. Resources
• Fundraising and the Next Generation
• Working Across Generations
• Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing
Philanthropy
• The Networked Nonprofit
• The Next Generation of American Giving
• Millenial Donors Report
• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN)
• 21/64
• Resource Generation
• Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP)
• National Center for Family Philanthropy
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How did I come into this conversation? What are your names, organizations, and what brings you here? (Popcorn style if there are a lot of people) Start with an overview of the generations – define the generations for our conversation, the generations affect everything we do start looking at where your org is right now Break down fundraising communications by generation Organizational assessment Specific strategies for working with next gen givers Second part to your planning for your organization Next steps emilydavisconsulting.com 2/12/13 Fundraising & the Next Generation
How did I come into this conversation? What are your names, organizations, and what brings you here? (Popcorn style if there are a lot of people) Start with an overview of the generations – define the generations for our conversation, the generations affect everything we do start looking at where your org is right now Break down fundraising communications by generation Organizational assessment Specific strategies for working with next gen givers Second part to your planning for your organization Next steps emilydavisconsulting.com 2/12/13 Fundraising & the Next Generation
Emily ’s Comments: Engaging Tomorrow ’s Donors Today provides a great assessment for your organization to determine where you are in working with the next generation of donors. But ultimately way to develop a plan. Mission appeal Resources & capacity Involvement Track donor giving & participation Ability to modify communications Current donors Culture shift Web presence Champions & ambassadors Campaigns for young donors 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
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We are influenced in these generations by key activities/shared reference points – world wars, 9/11, women ’s movement TRADITIONALISTS : This is the generation that really were responsible for creating the nonprofit sector and charitable giving in a formalized way in the US. Catalyst for NPOs Motivations: Leaving a legacy; Security defined as safety, money; Loyalty; Their health; God, duty and country; Education; Being useful; Pride; Fear Marketing: Conservative imagery; Legacy; Family; Healthy couples; Won ’t spend a lot; Well-known brands Management: Top down, respect for authority, separate home and work, conformist, value of work vs. personal meaning, hardworking, loyal, thrifty BOOMERS : Formalized sector, Appreciate hierarchy & inclusion, All about respect, Self-improvement, Strong work ethic, Optimistic & idealistic, Desire flexibility, Workaholic, Appreciate recognition Martin Luther King Jr., Gloria Steinam, The Beatles, TV, Vietnam War, War Protests appreciate hierarchy and inclusion; want to be recognized for their contributions to the sector both in the past and NOW. Want to be asked questions about their work in the sector, want the next generation to learn from them This generation was truly responsible for formalizing and implementing what the previous generation had created– learning by doing, improvisation – hasn ’t helped with transferring the knowledge and skills of the sector. Can be resentment from these folks who have worked SO hard for the sector and see the younger generations doing things in a more sustainable way. Motivations: Money; Status; Toys; Fear of failure; Guilt; Transformation; Making a Difference; Accomplishments; Being best in class; Having choices; Sharing shows up as teamwork; Respect; Service; Process Messaging: Work hard and deserve it; Keeping up with the Jones ’; Didn’t get it as a kid so I am taking care of myself; Living the good life defined by materialism Imagery: Healthy 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
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GENERATION X: Self-reliant: bend rules if they need to, Striving for work life balance, Lives for today, Distrust of corporate america, The boomers are a hard act to follow, More self reliant – like to solve own problems Quick fix – sound-byte processing and instant gratification Collaborative and independent – they work well independently, but also on teams You will find more movement between jobs with this group Direct communicators – don ’t want to read between the lines. Just tell me what you want to say. Financially-motivated – huge amounts of debt from school loans, housing, etc. Motivations: Money; Balancing work and home/family; Results; Efficiency; Money; Challenge; Flexibility; Healthy lifestyle; Hybrids – making things their own Messaging: Straight talk; Get to the benefit or result; No B.S or unsubstantiated claims; Informal; Reduce sexism; Increase Environmentally friendly verbiage; Humor; Thought provoking comments Imagery– Inclusive Bill Gates, internet, Rodney King, Berlin Wall, Apartheid, Madonna, children of divorced parents, Seinfeld, Friends MILLENIALS Digital natives, Independent but interactive, Questions the status quo, Desire mutual respect, Celebrate diversity, Express to express -- not impress, Acknowledgement for being her, Civically-minded 9/11, Facebook, ipods, American idol Millenials are going to be second in size to Boomers – could rival the size depending where we call the end of the generation Digital natives/Civic minded- think globally because they have more global community access than any other generation. Use their practical know-how to make an impact, Independent but interactive – collaborative as well as independent, Multi-taskers, want customization Motivations: Relationships; Varied experiences; Celebrity; Feedback; Mutual respect; Happiness; Materialism; Cause; Creativity; Community; Environment; Money; Having experiences Messaging: Green and NOT green washing; Sexy Imagery: Multiracial imagery 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
Advice from the older generations that will inform their leadership Acknowledgement: commitment to the sector, new leadership ideas, structures and vision for the sector. Shared ownership of the sector Flexibility from older generations about new leadership qualities and management styles The real stories behind organizations and the sector – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Challenges: long hours make it difficult to have a life outside of work, going back to school, change jobs, look at different interests, have families; more plugged in than previous generations Reasons for working for an NPO: Enjoy giving back to the community - 82% Personal sense of satisfaction - 81.5%) Positive work environment - 58.3% Professional challenges - 57.2% Co-workers - 56% Working with clients: 42.7% Encouraging and supportive leadership: 40% Professional development opportunities: 37% Other: 3.4% Financial compensation: 2.8% Sherri to look for emerging leader corporate stats 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
Develop a pipeline thru training and recruitment Integrate new ideas of nonprofit leadership and shift Boomers’ roles Consider new models of leadership that distribute responsibilities Recruit from within Acknowledge new leadership Shift ideas about diversity, mentorship Evaluate and redesign current structures 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
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Reach your current supporters Reach new supporters Networking Be seen as an expert Advocacy Activism Petitions Multi-channel communications Need to connect to fundraising, programs, board development emilydavisconsulting.com 2/12/13 Fundraising & the Next Generation
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These next few slides are really about raising money from small to midsize donors These slides really come from the Convio research on the Next Generation of American Giving 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
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Largest group next to boomers so they are a good group to focus on for lifetime giving Similar to Gen X they may hear about your cause one way and donate through another channel. Like websites like care2.com, stayclassy.org, change.org – allow them to be ambassadors for your organization. Make sure you offer trainings and networking events 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
Here are some basic principles of fundraising that social media can help with. Social media is really related to individual donors Do you have ways to engage them? A great strategy is to recruit and work with younger board members who might have access to using social networks and who can engage their circle of friends or networks. Over 50% of the world ’s population is under the age of 30 96% of Millenieals belong to a social network emilydavisconsulting.com 2/12/13 Fundraising & the Next Generation
Provide multi-generational families with resources like Resource Generation and 21/64 Junior boards 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
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Emily ’s Comments: Engaging Tomorrow ’s Donors Today provides a great assessment for your organization to determine where you are in working with the next generation of donors. But ultimately way to develop a plan. Mission appeal Resources & capacity Involvement Track donor giving & participation Ability to modify communications Current donors Culture shift Web presence Champions & ambassadors Campaigns for young donors 2/12/13 emilydavisconsulting.com Fundraising & the Next Generation
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