1. 2020 NeXt! Project Information Session June 12, 2019

2. Agenda Introductions What is the NeXt! Consulting Project?
Application & Project Selection Timeline
Attendance Expectations
Q&A Session

3. Introductions Fund for the Arts NeXtGen Board Members
Kat Abner, VP of Community Impact
Nicole Humphrey, Development Manager
NeXtGen Board Members
Jacqueline Brill, President
Monique McFarland, Committee Chair
Brad Keeton
Kaet Barron

4. Program Overview
NeXt! provides an outlet for local, emerging leaders to share their talents with the arts community.
Participants are broken into teams of 5-7 individuals.
Each team will partner with a non-profit organization to tackle a pre- approved project.

5. Common Areas of Focus Collaborative Initiatives Audience Development
Event Management
Program Implementation
Business Operations
Marketing & Communications
Fundraising/Development
Common Areas of Focus

6. Project Requirements
Have an achievable outcome within a 9-month timeframe
Create sustainable change and/or build capacity of the art-based organization
Non art-based organization projects should have a significant impact on the arts & culture community in Greater Louisville
Provide regular support to the NeXt! Consulting Team throughout the project timeframe

7. Application & Selection Process
Phase I
Online Application
Submit an application to the Fund for the Arts
All submission are due by July 15, 2019
Phase II
NeXtGen Board - Committee Review
All submissions reviewed by Support & Recruitment Committee
Up to 10 projects will be selected to participate in the final phase
All applicants will be contacted the week of August 12th
Phase III
Final Pitch
Selected applicants will have 5-10 minutes to “pitch” project to the NeXt! Teams
NeXt! Teams will rank top three project choices
Final matches will be determined by the NeXtGen Committee
Please note that an invitation to “pitch” does not guarantee your project will be assigned a NeXt! Team

8. Attendance Requirements
First NeXt! Meeting - Project Pitch Day – September 2019 date/location TBD
Second NeXt! Meeting – Project Orientation Day – October 2019 date/location TBD
Mid-Year Presentations – 2020 date/location TBD
Final Presentation & Graduation Reception – June 2020 date/location TBD

9. Frequently Asked Questions
Does my nonprofit organization have to be located in Jefferson County to apply? No – all nonprofit organizations located within Greater Louisville are encouraged to apply. Great Louisville is defined as Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby & Spencer counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd & Harrison counties in Indiana. Is my nonprofit organization required to be art-based? No – those organizations that are not art-based should propose a project that will significantly impact arts & culture in Greater Louisville. If my project is selected, will I receive any funds to support the project? No monetary funding will be provided for selected projects. Project proposals that come with associated costs should include a funding plan in the application. Cultivating sponsorships or raising funds for an event is considered a project in and of itself. How much involvement should I have in the project? Organizations should provide a primary point of contact to work directly with the NeXt! Consulting Team. While interaction varies with each project, you should plan to meet or be in contact with your Team at least once a month.

10. Thank you!