The AFP Blog: Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart)

The AFP Blog: Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart): "Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart)
Guest blogging this week on the AFP Blog is the Marketing Chair of AFP’s Youth in Philanthropy Committee Valerie M. Pletcher, MinstF (Adv Dip). Valerie talks about AFP’s collaboration with the Jefferson Awards Foundation Students in Action program and our role in educating youth about fundraising and philanthropy.

When I was a young fundraising professional, I was heavily influenced by my upbringing with Fred Rogers. You know, Mister Rogers (the PBS show).  He always found the most creative ways to teach kids about giving and receiving—and with no strings attached."



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Google, Pepsi, And The New Generation Of Philanthropists | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

Google, Pepsi, And The New Generation Of Philanthropists | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: The world of philanthropy has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. No one knows this better than Jane Wales, founding president of the Global Philanthropy Forum, a project of the World Affairs Council of Northern California that puts on a series of events aiming to build a globally-minded community of social investors and donors. We spoke to Wales about her thoughts on the past, present, and future of philanthropy in advance of GPF’s annual conference.

Charity events buck tradition to draw young crowds - The Denver Post

Charity events buck tradition to draw young crowds - The Denver Post: Many of the benefits grabbing the buzz — and the bodies — these days are those planned by the young professionals who come to the table with fresh ideas and no fear of taking chances with themes and locations that never would have flown in their mothers' day.

Formats that were popular a decade ago — cocktail hour/silent auction, seated dinner, speaker, live auction and dancing — haven't vanished and certainly still have their place. But just as the new group of planners calls event settings "venues" rather than "locales" and refers to caterers, florists and musicians as "vendors," they're rethinking the approach to raising money.

Nashville fundraising efforts get creative | The Tennessean | tennessean.com

Nashville fundraising efforts get creative | The Tennessean | tennessean.com: But when they saw the swank, Hatch Show Print-crafted flier for the Battle of the Food Trucks event at Greer Stadium on a sunny Sunday afternoon, they immediately purchased the $25 tickets. A cupcake truck and cajun food truck on the same grounds? No-brainer.

It wasn’t until they got there that they realized their tickets supported the Tomorrow Fund, an organization run by young professionals that promotes charitable giving. Bonus!

Volunteerism instills passion in daily life | The Tennessean | tennessean.com

Volunteerism instills passion in daily life | The Tennessean | tennessean.com: As board chairman of the Young Leaders Council, I am particularly intrigued by the research showing that the national volunteer rate tends to increase with age until mid-life. I have seen this trend firsthand in the young professionals establishing themselves in their careers who have expressed a desire to take their volunteerism to the next level by applying to the Young Leaders Council board training program.

Say “Bon Voyage” to Summer at Massey on the River | Richmond BizSense

Say “Bon Voyage” to Summer at Massey on the River | Richmond BizSense: Massey on the River is a signature event of the Massey Alliance, Massey’s junior board of young professionals who share a passion for supporting cancer research at Richmond’s only NCI-designated cancer center. Since 2002, the Massey Alliance has donated more than $332,000 to research at Massey Cancer Center, and is working to raise another $300,000 by 2014. The volunteer group also provides a unique opportunity for the next generation of philanthropists to learn about Massey’s mission of saving lives through innovative research and compassionate care.

In brief | SeacoastOnline.com

In brief | SeacoastOnline.com: "YP4M, a new and local initiative to the agency, is designed to offer an attractive opportunity for young professionals in their 20s and 30s to contribute their talents to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast, and to promote a commitment of philanthropy among the next generation of professionals. As an arm of the agency's development initiatives, YP4M will plan and implement at least one fund-raising event each year and will be responsible for shaping the future of the group."

Emerging Leaders program helps Brown County United Way's mission | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette

Emerging Leaders program helps Brown County United Way's mission | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette: "The organization's Emerging Leaders Society is a committee of young professionals that actively donate their time, talents and money to enrich the Brown County community."

Social events draw more young professionals - RocNow.com

Social events draw more young professionals - RocNow.com: "Take Flower City Habitat for Humanity, which will host a guest bartending night later this month in hopes of raising up to $10,000 to help refurbish a city home.

“I think our most successful events have been ones that are at a bar or a local social area,” said Bethany Cramer, 22, spokeswoman for Flower City Habitat. “The events that are more social, rather than structured, tend to be less intimidating to (young professionals).”"

Margot Pritzker: "Y" Volunteer? The Benefits of Volunteering for Young Professionals

Margot Pritzker: "Y" Volunteer? The Benefits of Volunteering for Young Professionals: "consider myself a life-long volunteer. I've always been committed to giving of myself where and how I can. Through my own experiences with volunteering I've noticed that now, more than ever, there is a growing number of young professionals -- Generation Y and beyond -- taking time to volunteer as well.

The benefits of volunteering obviously are not age-discriminative. However, speaking from experience, there are a number of reasons that it's important to make commitments to nonprofits and volunteer as a young professional."

The Daily Tell � Blog Archive � New philanthropic organization GIVE 365 encourages younger contributors

The Daily Tell � Blog Archive � New philanthropic organization GIVE 365 encourages younger contributors: "The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis launched the new group, GIVE 365, as an initiative to nurture philanthropy among younger contributors, reports the Memphis Daily News. The group hopes to collect $365 per person over the course of a year – a relatively low barrier of entry for donors.

'We really wanted to figure out a way to engage the next generation in philanthropy so we targeted young professionals,' Melissa Wolowicz, director of grants and initiatives, told the Memphis Daily News."

Young professionals urged to join philanthropic cause | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

Young professionals urged to join philanthropic cause | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "The key message at the second annual Board Works was that any young professional can get involved in philanthropy in the Pensacola area. Specifically, the event aimed at developing young professionals' interest in serving as a board member for a nonprofit organization."

YOUNG AND RESTLESS - Association Bisnow - Washington

YOUNG AND RESTLESS - Association Bisnow - Washington
A new generation is taking over the non-profit sector, and they're set on making their mark. To hear about the issues they face, we joined the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC for its second annual conference.

Young Philanthropists Turn Out For Spring Into Style - New York City, NY - Hamptons.com

Young Philanthropists Turn Out For Spring Into Style - New York City, NY - Hamptons.com: "New York City - The young professional set turned out in full force to support the Cancer Research Institute's groundbreaking efforts to change the face of cancer at at the 'Spring into Style' party at Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday, March 25 organized by The Institute's Young Philanthropists Council."

COT's 2010 Annual Gala Featuring Danielle de Niese Held 3/13 2010/02/10

COT's 2010 Annual Gala Featuring Danielle de Niese Held 3/13 2010/02/10: "This year marks two important firsts for the annual event: special admission for young professionals as well as online bidding to the general public for silent auction items before the gala!"

Two Very Different Groups, One Fund-Raising Event - Philanthropy.com

Two Very Different Groups, One Fund-Raising Event - Philanthropy.com: "Two Very Different Groups, One Fund-Raising Event

A desire for cross pollination and cost savings drove the decision by two New York charities to combine their year-end young professionals events into a joint fund raiser."

Giving for Good: Young professionals getting involved in philanthropy • Columnists (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The Capital)

Giving for Good: Young professionals getting involved in philanthropy • Columnists (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The Capital): "'I think it is important to educate ourselves and our peers on the issues in our community, learn more about philanthropy and get involved,' said Hall Chaney, project manager at Chaney Enterprises and a founding member of Next Gen of Anne Arundel County, a new giving circle comprised of young professionals hosted by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. On Friday night, Next Gen hosted a kick-off event at The Grandview, located at the Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole. All of the advertising for the event took place on Facebook, and more than 70 people attended to learn more and join the giving circle."

MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK - Nonprofits woo young professionals at event

MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK - Nonprofits woo young professionals at event: "In the course of one hour Tuesday night, he learned all about the American Red Cross, Lake Area United Way, Court Appointed Special Advocates and a host of other organizations. He and other members of Muskogee Young Professionals (MYPROS) networked with six nonprofit organizations during the New Voices “speed boarding” session Tuesday night at LaQuinta Inn."

Charity started by young Dallas professionals bridges generation gap | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News

Charity started by young Dallas professionals bridges generation gap | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News: "Though some boomers may think they're still too young to become a charitable cause, others with more gray in their hair are only too happy to see the young accountants, lawyers, nurses, teachers and other professionals bridging the generation gap.

In its first six months, the group has held cookouts and social hours for the residents of retirement homes and raised thousands of dollars for the Senior Source, a nonprofit agency that serves older adults in North Texas."

Big Tasks for Richard Buery Jr., New Head of Children’s Aid Society - NYTimes.com

Big Tasks for Richard Buery Jr., New Head of Children’s Aid Society - NYTimes.com: "There are a few things about Richard R. Buery Jr. that made him a novel choice to lead the Children’s Aid Society. He is 37, almost 30 years younger than the man he will replace. He is the first black person to run Children’s Aid. And he has spent much of his professional life building organizations from scratch, not taking over established ones with venerable, 150-year-old reputations."