WORTH: The Next Generation of Philanthropists - Collaborative Giving Program

WORTH: The Next Generation of Philanthropists

Overview:
A young professionals group dedicated to teaching individuals aged 25-40 how philanthropy works through collaborative giving model. Launched in 2015.

Geographic Scope: Fort Worth and North Texas region (11 counties)

Target Audience:

• Ages 25-40
• Young professionals (Millennials and Generation X)
• Individuals interested in learning about and participating in philanthropy

Program Model:

• Membership Fee: $250 per member per year
• Dollar Matching: Member contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by other Community Foundation investors
• Collaborative Grantmaking: Members analyze grant proposals, debate, vote on, and award grant funds collectively
• Focus Areas: Members select annual focus issue (past examples: prevention and treatment of child abuse)
• Impact: Example: ~40 members analyzed and awarded $25,000 in grants in first year

Program Benefits:

• Education on philanthropic process and community needs
• Opportunity to participate in grant decision-making
• Networking with like-minded young professionals
• Amplified giving power through matching and pooling
• Leadership opportunities (Steering Committee)

Activities:

• Regular meetings and events
• Educational speakers from nonprofit sector
• Grant proposal review and analysis
• Collaborative grant award meetings
• Networking events (past: Fort Worth Zoo event)

Contact:

• Garrett March
• Email: gmarch@northtexascf.org
• Phone: 817.877.0702
• Address: 777 Main Street Suite 2850, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
• Website: NorthTexasCF.org/WORTH

Membership Process

1. Attend an Event: Participants attend WORTH educational events and networking meetings
2. Learn About Philanthropy: Members receive education on philanthropic process, nonprofit needs, and community issues
3. Membership Contribution: Pay $250 membership fee
4. Matching Funds: Member contribution is matched dollar-for-dollar by Community Foundation investors
5. Focus Selection: Participate in selecting annual focus area/issue for grantmaking
6. Proposal Review: Receive and analyze grant proposals from nonprofits
7. Grant Meeting: Attend collaborative meeting with other members to discuss, debate, and vote on grant awards
8. Award Funds: Collectively award pooled and matched funds to selected nonprofits

Contact for Membership Information

Garrett March

• gmarch@northtexascf.org
• 817.877.0702