The Next Generation
Background
The
Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) has a long-standing tradition of
encouraging and enabling young adults to participate in their local
communities throughout the state. That tradition has been embraced
and advanced by the DCF's current President and CEO Fred Sears.
Since joining the DCF, Fred has sought new ways to engage young
professionals and harness their energy and enthusiasm to help
advance the many causes and organizations the DCF supports. This
infusion of young and motivated individuals is not only helping to
effect change today but is also building a foundation for the
future; these young adults are the next generation of community
leaders.
What
is The Next Generation?
The
Next Generation (TNG) is a philanthropic organization that was
created and is managed by young professionals living and working in
Delaware. While TNG leverages many of the DCF’s resources, it is a
separate entity. There are about 35 members of TNG who have
chosen to dedicate their time and resources to helping to find ways
to give back to our community. TNG's initial philanthropic focus is
on funding initiatives dedicated to helping lower Delaware’s infant
mortality rate.
Goals
of The Next Generation
"The Next Generation gives a younger generation the opportunity to
experience first-hand the nuances of establishing and managing
philanthropy, and the grant-making process will introduce members to
many organizations formerly unknown to them." Roger Kirtley,
Chairman, TNG Development Committee.
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New Grantmaking Focus for The Next Generation
Grants will be awarded in January
2008 to out-of-school support
programs for 10 - 14 year olds that address the challenges faced by
Delaware youth including, but not limited to, underlying social
factors that contribute to low graduation rates, teen pregnancy,
juvenile crime, and drug abuse. The
program must incorporate mentoring by, but not limited to, family
members, role models, or peers. However, TNG Youth Support Grant
need not be utilized solely for the mentoring component. The
deadline for applications has passed.
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