The Next Generation

The Next Generation (TNG) is a philanthropic organization that was created and is directed by young professionals living and working in Delaware. TNG leverages many of the Foundation’s resources, but members have established their own structure to raise funds and support the community. There are currently 45 members of TNG who have chosen to dedicate their time and resources to helping to find ways to give back to our community. 

Through the charitable fund they established in 2004, The Next Generation has awarded more than $130,000 in support of initiatives that address underlying social challenges faced by the most vulnerable Delawareans. Initially focusing on programs to fight the high incident rate of infant mortality in Delaware, TNG is now raising money to support programs for 10 to 14-year-olds that address the underlying social factors that contribute to low graduation rates, teen pregnancy and drug abuse. Specifically, TNG will help fund out-of-school programs that incorporate other family members, role models or peers to help address these factors.

What's New with TNG

The Next Generation awarded $25,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations that help connect at-risk youth that promote success in and out of school at their Annual Grants Reception on March 10. To view the official press release, click here.

The Next Generation is pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to support our efforts to help connect at-risk 10-14 year olds with programs that promote success in and out of school. TNG thanks Paul Bechly, First Vice President, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley and a member of the DCF Planned Giving and Professional Advisory Committee, for his volunteer efforts in securing this funding on our behalf.

Want to learn how TNG's President Bill Dugdale is Connecting People Who Care with the causes they care about? Check out the Delaware Community Foundation's 2008 Annual Report. To view the full report online, click here.