Thriving in the Face of Change:

Adapting the Non-profit Mindset to Shifting Generational Demographics

John Stanesco, Coalition for Hispanic Family ServicesKristin Short, The Fresh Air FundTaejha Richardson, ExpandED SchoolsDeanne Channer, Sheltering Arms

Changing Landscape of Nonprofit Workforce

Millennials and Post-Millennials

Effective Strategies

Examples of Implementation

Generations at a Glance

Millennials and Work Expectations.

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The “Problem” with Millennials

Organizational Mindset Shifts

Strategies for Retaining Millennial Staff

Opportunities for Career Progression

Reimagine Training and Development

70% of people leave managers not jobs.

● Quality of Supervision● Mentoring and Reverse Mentoring● Feedback, Feedback , Feedback

Millennials and Compensation Packages

What we need to know:

- Yes, Millennials Are Thinking About Retirement:

- Keep An Eye On the Competition.- Focus on Responsibility and Advancement. - Benefits for Dependents Hold Less Appeal.- Involve Your Team In Your Giving.

Suggestions for Millennial Friendly Compensation Packages

● Health Plan● Medical Plans● Insurance● Retirement Planning ● Paid Time off● Vacation

● Sick Leave ● Employee Assistance

Program (EAP)● Sweat equity● FMLA● Personal Time off

For employers who want to impress millennial workers with your company, the following are essential:

Flexibility

Office Mission and Culture

“Generational change is not a problem to

solve. It is an opportunity to

embrace.”

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