Next Generation Giving Project

Info Session: Tues. March 13, 6pm-7pm (Location TBA)

This will be the third NGGP: a cross-class cohort of people under 40 years old who are passionate about social change and interested in developing new skills in fundraising, grantmaking, and community building. NGGP funds the broadest range of grantees – any type of social justice community organizing that fits our base criteria – and therefore sees the most competitive and diverse grantmaking.

NGGP (our pilot Giving Project) began in 2010 as a joint project between Social Justice Fund and Resource Generation.  Resource Generation organizes young people with financial wealth to leverage resources and privilege for social change.  The 2010 Next Generation Giving Project was a huge success – raising $135,000 to grant to 12 inspiring organizations around our region, and creating a community of 18 engaged, educated donor activists. In 2011, a second cohort of 18 young people raised $117,000 to make 10 grants.

Commitment: April 7 – October 9

Learn more about the 2010 NGGP Grantees and 2011 NGGP Grantees.

For more information or to get involved, sign up here.

DRAFT -- Next Generation Giving Project 2012 Schedule -- DRAFT

Sat. April 7 - Session #1: Introduction (10am-5pm)

• Get to know one another
• Establish commitments, expectations, and goals
• Set foundation for further trainings

Sat. April 28 (10am-5pm) and Sun. April 29 (10am-2pm) - Session #2: Race and Class Analysis Workshop

• Build shared analysis of race and class
• Learn about structural racism and classism
• Begin to work build a cross-class, multi-racial progressive philanthropic community

Tues. May 15 - Session #3: Panel (6pm-9pm)

• Hear from SJF grantees about their community organizing work and the challenges they face in getting funding
• Open to the public

Tues. May 29 - Session #4: Grantmaking Training (6pm-9pm)

• Learn about social justice philanthropy and the SJF grantmaking process

Tues. June 19 - Session #5: Fundraising Training (6pm-9pm)

• Learn the nuts and bolts of grassroots fundraising
• Practice with the group
• Set personal fundraising goals and accountability structures

** Participants begin fundraising

Fri. July 6 – Grant Applications Due

** Participants begin reading and screening applications

Sat. August 25 - Session #6: Screening (10am-5pm)

• Decide which applicants receive site visits

**Site visits as scheduled (participants commit to at least one)

Sat. September 29 - Session #7: Final Decisions (10am-5pm)

• Review site visit reports
• Decide which applicants receive grants                                         

Tues. October 9 - Session #8: Celebration & Evaluation (6pm-9pm)

• Celebrate our success!
• Evaluate the process and brainstorm how to improve the model