How prepared is your fundraising program to engage the next generation of donors? Millennials are currently the nation’s largest living adult generation. With immigration adding more numbers to this group than any other, the Millennial population is projected to peak in 2036 at 76.2 million. In this session, you will learn Millennials’ impact on giving and actionable ways to engage the next generation of donors in your fundraising efforts.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the potential and current impact of Millennials’ philanthropic efforts.
- Actionable ways to motivate and engage Millennials in their fundraising efforts.
- Examples and success stories of Millennials of all backgrounds motivated to give.
Speakers
Chessie (Biggam) Hayes
Director of Development, Meritan
Chessie (Biggam) Hayes, MPA, CFRE, CNP: Hayes, Development Director for Meritan, has been an active member of the fundraising community and creates thoughtful, strategic plans to enhance donor engagement. She was an Adjunct Professor for the MPA program at the University of Memphis teaching Resource Development and Nonprofit Branding and Storytelling. She received the award for AFP International Outstanding Young Professionals, Memphis’ Top 20 Under 30, and Greater Memphis Chamber’s Young Memphis Class of 2020. She serves as the Membership Chair for AFP Memphis and on the Emerging Leaders Initiative and the Membership Division for AFP Global.
Nick Kulik
Chief Donor Engagement Officer, Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Nick Kulik, MLW, CFRE is the Chief Donor Engagement Officer at The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. He is a dynamic leader having raised tens of millions of dollars for non-profit, higher education, and healthcare organizations. Nick is an active member of the fundraising community serving on multiple local and national Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) committees, including being a current member of the AFP Global Board. He is also the recipient of the AFP Global Outstanding Young Professional Award and Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity’s Thirty Under 30 award.