As Baby Boomers Begin to Retire, are Next Gen Leaders
Ready to Step Up?
Wednesday, September 11
EPIP Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
(EPIP) is a national network of foundation professionals and social entrepreneurs who strive for excellence in the practice of philanthropy
Our mission is to develop emerging leaders committed to building a just, equitable, and sustainable society.
Housekeeping
You’ll all be on mute. Calling in on the phone? Mute your
computer, please. Time for questions and conversation
throughout. Chat your questions in. Use the chat box and chat directly to
the organizer if problems arise. We’ll be recording this webinar
OUR SPEAKERS
Do you plan to stay in the nonprofit/public
service/philanthropic sector?
POLLING QUESTION 1
Plan to Remain in the Sector
NATIONAL SURVEY
ARKANSAS SURVEY
45% plan to leave the sector (though many
plan to return).
95% plan to remain in the sector.
Only 52% said they would would like to stay in the nonprofit sector in
Arkansas.
If you were to leave the sector, what would be the
most likely reason?
POLLING QUESTION 2
Reasons to Leave
NATIONAL SURVEY
ARKANSAS SURVEY
Burnout (90%)
Low salary and wages was
second.
Low salary and wages (34%)
Start a family or go back to school was second; third
was “other.”
If you are not currently executive director, would you consider taking the
position? Why?
POLLING QUESTION 3
Reach for Leadership
NATIONAL SURVEY
ARKANSAS SURVEY
1/3 consider it highly likely that they will become executive
directors. Many consider the ED role too stressful and hard to balance with
a personal life.
53% would consider the position of
executive director, 35% would not. Lack
of experience and skills was the biggest
barrier.
