1. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Meeting the Leadership
Challenge:
The Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
an initiative of American Humanics, Inc.

2. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Publication: Recruiting and Retaining
The Next Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
A study of the (missed) connections among nonprofit organizations,
college seniors and offices of career services
Shelly Cryer
NYU Wagner School of Business
Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers
July 2004
Cryer’s Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers joins
the American Humanics Alliance
History: January 2004

3. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
American Humanics facilitates National Dialogues to
raise awareness of the need for talented & diverse
Next Generation Nonprofit Sector Leaders
History: Fall 2004

4. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Rockefeller Bros Fund
Pocantico Conference Center
Hosts think tank
32 nonprofit & philanthropic leaders
convene to consider next steps
Funded by:
The UPS Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Surdna Foundation
History: July 2005

5. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Pocantico Consensus:
Key stakeholders must work
collaboratively to advance a
workforce and leadership
development agenda for the
nonprofit sector.

6. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
American Humanics continues National Dialogues to
raise awareness of the need for talented & diverse
Next Generation Nonprofit Sector Leaders
History: Fall 2005

7. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
American Humanics launches the Nonprofit
Sector Workforce Coalition
Within the first year the Coalition grows to
55 member organizations
American Humanics Publishes Literature Review
Workforce Issues in the Nonprofit Sector:
Generational leadership change and diversity
January 2006

8. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
The Bridgespan Group:
The Nonprofit Sector’s Leadership Deficit
CompassPoint:
Daring to Lead 2006
Grantmakers for Effective
Organizations (GEO Funders):
Investing in Leadership Vol. 2
March 2006

9. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Bridgespan Group Report:
640,000 new senior managers
needed over the next decade
“To put the challenge in perspective,
attracting that many managers is the
equivalent of recruiting more than 50
percent of every MBA graduating class,
at every university across the country,
every year for the next 10 years.”
Thomas J. Tierney
Chairman & Co-founder
The Bridgespan Group

10. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Meeting the Leadership Challenge:
The Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
an initiative of American Humanics, Inc.

11. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
 Formally launched in January 2006
 Now in its second year, the coalition includes 55 organizations
 Two primary areas of focus:
1) Promoting the recruitment and retention of professionals of color
in the nonprofit sector.
2) Addressing student debt as a barrier to internships and careers
in the nonprofit sector.
The Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
an initiative of American Humanics, Inc.

12. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Workforce Diversity Subcommittee
Led by Paul Schmitz, President and CEO, Public Allies
 Plan of action includes the following 5 points:
1) Creating a Diversity Pledge for organizations to publicly declare
their commitment to promoting a diverse workforce
2) Promoting and Collecting Research related to the diversity of the
nonprofit workforce
3) Increasing Awareness regarding the need for promoting diversity
4) Sharing Best Practices used by nonprofit organizations
5) Recognizing successful organizations and leaders.

13. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Student Debt Subcommittee
Led by Lauren Asher, Associate Director, Project on Student Debt
 Currently focused on the following 4 agenda items:
1) Evaluating nonprofit sector leadership on the impact of student
debt on their recruiting pools
2) Supporting an increase in the Pell grant as a means of
minimizing college debt for low and moderate income students
3) Raising awareness of the risk posed by the increasing level of
private student loans
4) Promoting competitively compensated nonprofit internships as
a means for building capacity and retaining talent.

14. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
American Humanics Student Body
30 - 40% students of color over the last seven years
As of December 2006, 2629 active members, 76% female
• 59% Caucasian
• 24% African-American
• 8% Hispanic
• 3% Asian
• 1% Native American, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander
• 5% Other

15. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program
• A competitive internship stipend program for American Humanics students
• Racially and ethnically diverse: projecting 30-40% minority students
• Minimum 300-hour nonprofit internship
• 1000 NextGen Leaders to complete internship in five years
NextGen Leaders will receive a stipend of up to $4,500 from AH during their
internship, along with access to and support from a network of nonprofit
leaders who will serve as mentors
Stipends made possible by a $5 million grant from WK Kellogg Foundation

16. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Recent Media Coverage
The Bad News

18. U.S. News & WORLD REPORT (www.usnews.com)
Most Overrated Careers 2007: Nonprofit Manager

19. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Recent Media Coverage
The Good News

20. U.S. News & WORLD REPORT (www.usnews.com)
Top 25 Best Careers 2007: Fundraiser

21. Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition
A National Campaign to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain a
Skilled and Diverse Next-Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
An Initiative of American Humanics, the Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition is committed to working collaboratively on
strategies to attract, retain and develop a skilled, committed and diverse nonprofit sector workforce.
Richard Potter
Vice President, Development
& Communications
American Humanics
1100 Walnut Ave.
Suite 1900
Kansas City, MO 64106
rpotter@humanics.org
816.561.6415 x.106
800.343.6466 x.106
Stephen Bauer
Director, Initiative for Nonprofit
Sector Careers
American Humanics
1100 Walnut Ave.
Suite 1900
Kansas City, MO 64106
sbauer@humanics.org
816.561.6415 x.108
800.343.6466 x.108
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