Presentation given to the Philanthropy Club of Chicago 3/5/2019 from the perspective of a YNPN Chicago board. Understanding and activating ways to engage young professionals with nonprofits (as volunteers, members, supporters, and even donors)
1. Engaging
Young Professionals
March 5, 2019
Ani Schmidt
@MuseumUnhinged | ani@ynpnchicago.org
Executive Chair, Young Nonprofit Professionals of Chicago
Public Programs Coordinator, Chicago History Museum
3. Mission
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago
(YNPN Chicago) strengthens the nonprofit community by
providing accessible professional development,
resources,and networking opportunities for young
professionals involved in the Chicago-area nonprofit
sector.
15. YNPN Chicago Membership
● Current cost= $25
ynpnchicago.org/membership
■ “That’s less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month!”
■ “Members benefit the most!”
● In just over a year, we have over 250 paid members
16. Conclusions
Young professionals value:
● Authenticity and transparency
● Professional growth
● Collective impact
How to deepen engagement:
● Define young and adapt
● Provide space for connections
● Add value through multiple entry points
● Reframe as investment
Ani Schmidt
@MuseumUnhinged
ani@ynpnchicago.org
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of
Chicago
ynpnchicago.org info@ynpnchicago.org
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