NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now

Who Are NGen Leaders?

→ Are you a part of the next generation of nonprofit leaders?

→ How can you add your voice to today’s urgent conversations about tomorrow’s possibilities?

The diversity of the NGen program fuels the valuable discussions and connections that occur at the conference.

• NGeners come from all types of organizations, including charities, foundations, academic institutions, consulting firms, and corporate philanthropy programs.
• They work on every type of issue -- education, human services, health, arts and culture, social justice, and more.
• They work at every level of their organizations, from program and policy to development and communications, and from associates and managers to executive directors.
• Some have worked in the nonprofit sector for fewer than five years, or have come to the sector after first working in business or government, but many others have more than 10 or 15 years of experience working with nonprofits.
• Last year’s participants traveled from every region of the country, including Alaska and Hawaii.
• NGeners' accomplishments are many and varied: they have led state-wide initiatives, founded organizations, expanded program services and revenues, returned from direct service in a Peace Corps/AmeriCorps program, and worked collaboratively with other leaders and volunteers to address community issues.

NGen participants outside of the exhibit hall, on their way to the NGen Lounge.

An emerging leader is not defined by title, experience, issue area, or responsibility. According to past NGeners, an emerging nonprofit leader is someone who:

• Recognizes the skills and strengths of others and can provide leadership to his or her peers
• Appreciates the unique context of the nonprofit community
• Values working with partners in other sectors to connect for the common good
• Connects with like-minded leaders to promote change both big and small
• Is poised to make a difference in his or her community and has the capacity and commitment to contribute to the future and success of the nonprofit sector

NGen leaders are innovative, entrepreneurial, analytical, courageous, passionate, insightful, compassionate, ethical, dynamic, strategic, and dedicated to a life of service.