who are the next generation of volunteers version 1.0
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As Boomers age and retire, volunteer organizations look to them to bulk up their ranks, but this may not be the case. This presentation discusses the demographic makeup of our society and the implications for volunteering into 2020 and beyond.TRANSCRIPT
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Who are the Next Generation of Volunteers?Using Demographics for Attraction and Retention
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Aging of our Population
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Today’s Demographic Workplace (%)
Traditional-ists Boomers
Gen XGen Y
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2020 Demographic Workplace (%)
Tradi-tionalists Boomers Gen X Gen Y Gen Z
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Today’s Volunteer Demographic (%)
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The Boomer Demographic
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Active Volunteers Boomer Cohort
Highly educated Highly educated
Good economic situation Good economic situation but are looking after aging parents
Healthy Healthy and fit lifestyle
Employed Working past retirement age
Geographically stable Clustered in metropolitan areas
Computer use Significant technology use
Focused on others Self indulgent, self reliant
Sense of duty and obligation Social interactions drive activity
Extra free time Travel, hobbies, other interests
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2020 Volunteer Demographic (%) - Prediction
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The Volunteer Leaders’ Homework
• Gain a sound understanding of the generations in your organization – research – and what attracts their community interest• Evaluate the differences and similarities and develop an
appreciation for both – knowledge• Workshop how your organization needs to “reimagine
itself” to keep boomers engaged and recruit Generations X & Y
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Expectations – Cohort ComparisonBlueprint Traditionalists Boomers Gen X/Y
Organizational Strategies
Competitive Self-reliance Everyone is equal
Organizational Structure
Optimistic, team-oriented
Sceptical, career-oriented
Self importance, loyalty to others
Organizational Resources
Results focus Results focus with fun
Hard work & career aspirations
Technology Reward for results Reward for outcomes
Seek rapid success
Organizational Partnerships
Seek promotion & career growth – job security
Achieve work/life balance
Sense of community, work is part of life
Culture & Values 9
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Communication Preferences – Cohort Comparison
Traditionalists Boomer Gen X Gen Y
Formal Semi-Formal Irreverent Fun, eye-catching
Significant technology changes. Prefer to connect face to face (formal)
Not connected technologically, face to face reigns – local connections
Networking, multi-processing connections, network of connections
Interactive, global-minded, always connected
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From Face to Face to Facebook
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The 2020 Volunteer Strategy
• Define the composition of your current workforce or volunteer group – demographics, expertise, competence, capability
• Research ‘next’ practices• Workshop future of:• Organization Strategies, Culture and Values• Organization structure, technology• Funding• Partnerships
• Define your leadership values – which ones remain? Which ones can be altered or deleted?
• Develop a plan for “reimagining” your organization with goals to increase participation rate of boomers and attracting and retaining Generation X and Y
Open the demographic gift - optimize generational preferences and life experiences
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Attracting the Different CohortsBoomers Generation X Generation Y
Stable, mature volunteer See themselves as relatively young
Just making its way into the world as adults
Bring expertise & skills Care most about helping out in educational settings
Computer savvy
Just as active as before Want to be involved in their children’s lives
Very pack-oriented
Looking to replace work with a cause they are passionate about
Independent as ‘latch key kids’
Leaders in their professional lives
Prefer ‘hassle-free’ environments
Enjoy variety
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The 2020 Volunteer Process
1. Research ‘next’ practices2. Evaluate current competency and future leadership capability3. Establish team to workshop “reimagination” of your
organization4. Conduct your workshop5. Build development plans to implement changes6. Develop a “Next Generation of Volunteers” program 7. Build social and traditional marketing plans8. Implement plans9. Evaluate performance10. Reward and recognize your volunteer team.
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What to do First
1. Review the demographic makeupof your organization
2. Identify your ‘target market’ of volunteers from each cohort
3. Assess your current volunteer leaders as potential coaches/mentors for emerging leaders
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Start your planning process NOW!
‘Demographic gift’ needs to be opened and utilized if it is to provide value.
Make sure your organization ‘reimagines itself’ to capture boomers’ interest and time as well as build volunteer force for the future.
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