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The Future of Giving: Trends Shaping Next-Gen Philanthropy

by Shelley Hoss, Forbes, NJ, 12/27/2021

Description

This article helps congregational leaders understand how to connect with the values of Millennials and Gen Z. Author Shelley Hoss, president and CEO at Orange County Community Foundation, highlights the untapped potential of the new generation of philanthropists as a tool for nonprofit organizations.

Millennials and Gen Z have been donating, supporting, and organizing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Hoss urges readers to tap into this newfound market of generous donors and cater to their desires to support inspirational social causes. The article explains how congregations can achieve this through four strategies: making involvement easy, creating a narrative for your organization, not shying away from bold views, and cross-sector collaboration.

Features

  • Link to accredited study
  • Steps to attract and maintain youth involvement

Recommended Audience

Any congregational leader interested in understanding giving trends.

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Use this accessible article to learn about untapped donor groups for your congregation.
  • Apply the outlined steps to your communications strategy to engage youth through volunteer opportunities and donations.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Matt Burke

Senior Director of Resource Consulting and Grants

Matt Burke is the senior director of resource consulting and grants for the Center for Congregations. Prior to this role, he also served as the director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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