Global Shapers
Onboarding Guide
Introduction
Welcome! Whether you are new to the community or Alumni,
we put together this guide with key information about the
community for you. If you have any questions, contact your
Community Manager on TopLink. Let’s keep shaping!
This guide was updated on 1 July 2019. Refer back often
as updates are constantly made to better support you!
Contents
Community Mission ................................................
Community Leadership ..........................................
Hub Governance and Membership ..........................
Hub Development and Growth ...............................
Digital Engagement ................................................
Activities and Events ..............................................
Hub Projects and Impact ........................................
Cross-Hub Collaborations .....................................
Branding and Media ..............................................
Fundraising and Sustainability ...............................
Alumni Network ....................................................
Community Mission
Vision
We believe in a world where young people are central to
solution-building, policy-making and lasting change. Why?
Our generation has inherited enormous global challenges,
but by self-organising for impact and amplifying youth-led
solutions for change, we believe that we can overcome
intergenerational inequity and forge a better future for all.
Mandate
We make progress happen by empowering young people to
be positive agents of change through four main activities:
1. We build skills, broaden worldviews and change
mindsets to cultivate informed and visionary leaders.
We create experiences that lead to powerful insights.
2. We build diverse teams to provide young people
opportunities to lead, collaborate and test new ideas.
Our hub model is uniquely designed to harness the
power of joint decision-making and collective action.
3. We empower hubs to self-organise to create initiatives
that meet the needs of our communities. We support
each hub to implement at least one project per year.
4. We join forces across hubs and connect the dots
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Community Leadership
Foundation Board
Our community is governed by a board of directors that
includes leaders from business, government, civil society
and most importantly, the community itself. You can
contact board members directly on TopLink.
Global Shapers HQ
The Global Shapers Community is a non-profit organisation
registered in Geneva, Switzerland and hosted at the World
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Economic Forum. Our headquarters is operated by a small
team including the Head of the Global Shapers Community,
one programme lead and six regional Community Managers.
You can contact all team members directly on TopLink.
Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council exists to ensure Shapers are directly
involved in our community’s governance at the global level.
Members represent the diverse regions, skills, networks and
experiences of the community and operate as one team to:
–– Influence the strategic development of the community
–– Increase transparency on how the community operates
–– Ensure strategic decisions reflect our collective diversity
–– Define what success looks like for the community
–– Facilitate the relationship between the Foundation
Board, Global Shapers HQ and hubs worldwide
Our Advisory Council works on five areas of action. You can
contact Advisory Council members directly on TopLink.
Curatorship
At the hub level, Shapers are governed by the Curatorship
(Curator, Vice Curator and Outgoing Curator). Together, the
Curatorship ensures Shapers are united by a shared sense
of purpose and work together
to improve their communities.
To learn more about the
Curatorship’s roles and
responsibilities, explore
the Curatorship Mandate.
Hub Governance
As a distributed network, hubs are organised in
an autonomous way and develop their own guidelines
adapted for their local context. At the same time, all hubs
adhere to the principles outlined in the Community Charter.
Basic Principles
–– Hubs are part of the global network – the Global Shapers
Community, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
–– Each hub has a regional Community Manager who is
their main point of contact at Global Shapers HQ.
–– Each hub drafts its own local governing documents
to outline the expectations of each member.
–– This is complemented by the Community Charter,
Anti-Harassment Policy, Code of Conduct and Values.
–– Hubs are impartial and independent and cannot be
formed on any political, racial, religious or sector basis.
–– Hubs are responsible for their financial sustainability
and activities, including at least one project per year.
–– Hubs are safe spaces for the personal and
professional development of each member.
Meetings
–– Hubs must organize regular meetings – ideally twice a
month, but a minimum of once a month.
–– Each Shaper should participate in a minimum of 50%
of hub meetings and contribute to at least one project.
Roles
–– A Curator is the hub leader who oversees the hub’s
growth and development, and serves as the main
point of contact with Global Shapers HQ.
–– A Vice Curator works hand-in-hand with the Curator
to oversee hub affairs. If a Curator steps down before
the end of their term, the Vice Curator steps in.
–– An Outgoing Curator is the former Curator. They remain
active in the hub to provide support and guidance.
–– A Founding Curator is selected by Global Shapers
HQ and has the responsibility of opening a new hub.
–– Hubs designate additional roles, either by election
or appointment, such as treasurer, secretary, project
officer, recruitment lead or sustainability officer.
Elections
–– According to the Elections Guidelines, hubs must
elect a new Curator by 31 March whose term starts
on 1 July. Failure to do so results in hub closure.
–– Hubs must define a process for removing a Curator
who does not fulfil their duties or abide by the Charter.
Hubs may work with the Advisory Council to remove
a Curator. Global Shapers HQ must be notified.
Reporting
–– Curators must upload a minimum of 20 hub members
and one hub project to TopLink by the end of their
mandate on 30 June each year. At this time, they
must also complete the Hub Assessment Survey.
Hub Membership
A hub is only as strong as its members. Selection takes
place locally and hubs are accountable for fair selection
process. Every hub should have a minimum of 20 and
maximum of 50 members. When running hub selection,
use the following guidelines from our Community Charter:
Applicant Criteria
Successful Shaper applicants are:
–– between 20-29 years old
–– residents of or live close to the hub city
–– committed to working to improve their community
–– interested in developing their leadership potential
–– work well in teams and are collaborative in spirit
Hub Diversity
Shapers are diverse in expertise, education, income and
race. Hubs embrace diversity, achieve gender balance and
avoid conflicts of interest when selecting new members. Hubs:
–– recruit applicants from all walks of life (business, arts,
government, academia, civil society, science, etc.)
–– aim for a 50/50 gender split, but have at least 30%
of each gender to truly represent the city they live in
–– do not select more than three people from the same
organization or company, nor siblings nor partners of
existing members to avoid conflicts of interest
Applications
Applicants can apply on our website or be recommended
by current Shapers, Alumni, Global Shapers HQ or our
partner organizations. All hubs have local application
processes. Contact your Curator to learn more.
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Recruitment
Each hub designs its own recruitment process relevant to
their local context. Some hubs recruit annually, while others
recruit on a rolling basis. Each model has its benefits: set
recruitment helps make onboarding new members easier,
while rolling recruitment enables hubs to recruit for the
specific skills and profiles they need, when they need it.
Selection
Transparency and respect are key. To avoid individual bias,
hubs must create selection committees made up of at least
three people to oversee the process. Committee members
can be recruited from academic institutions, businesses,
government, etc. to bring outside perspectives in.
Once an applicant has applied, interviews by a selection
committee are the next step. Committee members do not
interview applicants they’ve personally recommended.
Unsuccessful applicants are always thanked for their interest
and provided feedback on their application in a timely manner.
Successful Applicants
Once an applicant successfully completes your hub’s
selection and interview process, as well as probation period
(if applicable), your Curator or Vice Curator can register
them on TopLink. After we’ve validated and approved their
membership, they will receive a welcome email from Global
Shapers HQ, including access to their TopLink account.
Membership Benefits
Once officially approved as a Shaper, an individual can:
–– Attend hub meetings, retreats and SHAPE events
–– Apply to World Economic Forum meetings
–– Access our digital engagement platform, TopLink
–– Access World Economic Forum knowledge and content
–– Join global campaigns and initiatives like #WeSeeEqual
–– Write for the Forum’s Agenda (4 million viewers a month)
–– Engage with us on social media (4 million Twitter followers)
Membership Transfers
Typically, Shapers can transfer to a new hub if they relocate
to a new city or country. However, some hubs can opt out
of transfers if the number of transfers they receive per year
exceeds 25% of their total membership size.
Transfers need to be approved by both the old and new
hub. Email your Community Manager to request a transfer.
Provide your full name and cc your hub’s Curator and the new
hub’s Curator. Once complete, we’ll process the transfer.
Membership Expectations
As part of our network, Shapers must follow our community
values and code of conduct. Each hub is free to set additional
membership standards to complement our requirements.
Your hub should create local governing documents. You
can find examples in the Top 10 Tips for Hub Engagement.
Membership Termination
Failure to meet your hub’s membership expectations and abide
by our Community Charter, Anti-Harassment Policy or Code
of Conduct can result in termination from the community.
To remove a Shaper from your hub: hold a simple majority
vote with all hub members or the hub’s Curatorship. Once
you’ve completed this step, email your Community Manager
and provide the:
–– Shaper’s name and reason for removal
–– description of the removal process
After your Community Manager has received the above
information, Global Shapers HQ will process the termination.
Membership Refusals
While rare, Global Shapers HQ reserves the right to reject an
applicant if their profile is contrary to our community values,
code of conduct, or applicant and diversity criteria.
Selection Process
Transparency and respect are key. To avoid individual bias,
hubs create selection committees made up of at least
three people to oversee the process. Committee members
can be recruited from academic institutions, businesses,
government, etc. to bring outside perspectives in.
Hub Development
Each hub is mandated to recruit a minimum of 20 members
and implement at least one project per year. But there is
so much more you can do to become trusted partners for
impact in your city and beyond. Work with your Community
Manager to set ambitious goals for your hub each year, and
ultimately reach the final stage in our hub growth model.
For example:
–– Lead a cross-hub collaboration or global campaign
–– Join the Advisory Council or a Steering Committee
–– Host a regional retreat or SHAPE event
–– Convene a multi-stakeholder dialogue in your city with
representatives of the World Economic Forum
Community Growth
We have an ambitious goal to reach 10,000 Shapers in
500 hubs by 2021. While Global Shapers HQ has the sole
responsibility and authority to open a new hub, we need
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your help. If you are interested in opening a new hub or Public Website
know a potential Founding Curator, learn more here. Globalshapers.org is an important platform to showcase
our collective achievements and impact to the world. Your
hub can use its personalized page to increase visibility at the
Digital Engagement global level. Keep the site up to date by following these steps:
TopLink
All Shapers have access to TopLink – the Forum’s
Hub Webpage
digital collaboration, knowledge and event platform.
–– Your hub’s webpage and its TopLink page are
linked. Your Curator and Vice Curator can edit the
Shapers use TopLink to find each other and connect on
description and photo via TopLink.
projects, stay informed on opportunities, collaborate with
–– To link your hub’s Facebook account and/or Twitter
our sister communities (Young Global Leaders and Social
handle to your hub’s webpage at the top right-hand
Entrepreneurs) and access Forum content. Review the
side, share the urls with your Community Manager.
TopLink Guide for more information on useful features.
–– To link your hub’s website to your hub’s webpage,
share the url with your Community Manager.
Set up your account
–– Update your profile regularly to receive opportunities
Profiles
for Forum meetings and activities relevant to your
–– Your personal profile on the website and TopLink are
expertise. Your bio is also your chance to present
linked. Any updates you make on TopLink will appear on
yourself to the Forum’s network and fellow Shapers.
the website. Updates can take up to 24 hours to appear.
Write your bio in third person and keep it to
–– Profiles are listed in alphabetical order but empty
maximum 200 words. Here’s a great example.
profiles are always listed last. Make sure your profile is
–– For consistency across our large network, your
up to date and has a great photo (colour headshot).
Community Manager needs to update your primary
position. You can make all other profile edits yourself.

Connect with a Shaper Activities and Events

–– Access the list of Shapers and search by event, city, Shapers interact through activities and
country, company, industry, project or insight area. events inside each hub, between hubs and at the global
–– Use the private messaging function to collaborate. level. Our annual calendar of activities lists all available
–– Try the People Recommendations and Network Map opportunities and is regularly updated. Check back often.
functions to connect with new Shapers.
World Economic Forum Meetings
Connect with a hub The Forum convenes two annual meetings and several
–– Access the list of hubs and search by country. regional summits a year, bringing all stakeholders to the
–– Post to the hub’s Activity Feed. With a simple post table. Thanks to the Forum’s strong commitment to youth
you can contact all its members in one go. representation, we’re able to invite Shaper delegations to
every meeting. For more information on how to apply and
Connect with all Shapers selection criteria, review our Forum Meeting FAQs.
–– Post to the Global Shaper’s Activity Feed to share
your message with all members of the community. Global Shapers Annual Summit
–– Increase the visibility of your posts by @mentioning Every year we invite newly elected Curators to the Global
other members, communities or insight areas (by Shapers Summit. The summit strengthens our sense of
doing so, your post is also published on those pages). purpose and helps each Curator build the skills, tools and
–– Find communications from Global Shapers HQ here. bonds needed to run a successful hub.
–– Join a Regional Discussion to join collaborations.
–– Find the Community Charter and other community
documents in the Library. SHAPE Events
SHAPEs are regional events created by Shapers for
Shapers. Each year, hubs are invited to submit proposals
Connect across communities to host their regional SHAPE event. Host hubs define the
The @Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship theme and objectives. SHAPEs strengthen the capacity of
and @The Forum of Young Global Leaders are our sister Shapers and relationships across the network.
organizations. Whenever possible, look for opportunities to
collaborate across the three communities in your city. Shapers should participate in their regions SHAPE, but are
also invited to participate in other events around the world.
Access Forum Knowledge See what it takes to host an event in our SHAPE Guide.
–– Subscribe to insight areas that interest you.
–– Subscribe to upcoming events. National/Sub-Regional Retreats
–– Learn more about Strategic Intelligence. National/Sub-Regional retreats provide opportunities for
Shapers to exchange expertise, share best practices, have
Get support and share feedback impact on a national scale and join forces with other hubs
–– Email toplinksupport@weforum.org. in their country. Reach out to your Community Manager if
–– Share your Ideas & Feedback. you’d like to host a national retreat in your country.

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Event Coordination –– Projects with Shapers: Identify an issue and map
Work with your Community Manager to organize relevant stakeholders in your city working on this
SHAPE events or retreats. Working together to issue area. Develop collaborations with local actors
coordinate our interactions will help you to avoid calendar that recognise your hub as a valued and trusted partner.
conflicts, maximize participation and identify potential ways
the community and Forum can support you. Project Stages
Hub projects undergo five stages of development.
Unless otherwise approved by Global Shapers HQ, regional
events should only be organized by hubs that have won the
bid to host their regional SHAPE. Sticking to this standard
keeps the process fair and transparent.

Hub Activities
Hubs develop their own activities and programming to facilitate
interactions between members and their local community.
Activities can include workshops, retreats, learning journeys,
panel discussions and debates. Speak to your Curator about
upcoming hub activities, or propose a new one.

Please note hub activities are not hub projects. Both

are designed for different objectives and audiences.
Hub activities are designed to increase the capacity and
collaboration of hubs and hub members. While hub projects
are designed to improve the lives of people outside the hub.
Hub Projects
Every hub is required to implement at
least one project per year. Whether it’s an
awareness campaign, skills-building effort,
emergency response or something unique to your community
context, all projects aim to provide solutions to local challenges.
Basic Principles
–– Each hub is required to undertake at least one project
per year that positively impacts their local community.
–– Hub projects improve the lives of as many people as
possible outside the hub, not Shapers themselves.
1. Conception and Initiation
This is the start of a project and the goal of this stage is to
identify a problem in your local reality and research if there
is a feasible solution the hub could execute to tackle this
issue. You may wish to work with your local stakeholders and
community members to identify the right issue and solution.
2. Definition and Planning
Once you identify an issue and solution, plan your impact.
Start by defining SMART or FAST goals. They should be
ambitious and easily translated into specific metrics and
milestones. Try using the Hub Project Planning Template.
GLOBAL SHAPERS HUB PROJECT PLANNING TEMPLATE

–– Hub projects focus on urgent, short-term actions and/ IMPACT AREA:

1. Climate Change & Sustainability
SPECIFIC ISSUE: (e.g. youth unemployment, voter mobilisation or beach cleanup, etc.)

or long-term systemic social change. 2. Education & Employment

3. Equity & Inclusion
4. Other _______________
DESIRED IMPACT:
Sustained change at a community or societal level (e.g.improvement in
graduation rate, unemployment rate, etc. decrease in respiratory illness,
poverty, illiteracy, etc. or reduction in carbon emissions)

–– There are no restrictions regarding the duration,

THE CHALLENGE YOUR HUB PROJECT SEEKS TO ADDRESS:
frequency and/or scale of hub projects. (an aspirational goal, e.g. “We aim to solve youth unemployment in our community”)

–– Hub projects may be new initiatives created by the

hub or partnerships to support existing initiatives. YOUR SOLUTION TO THAT CHALLENGE:
(How you translate your aspirational goal into project activities: e.g. “We provide mentoring and job interview training to unemployed youth”)

–– One-day events are not usually considered hub

projects unless they have measurable outcomes.
RESOURCES EXECUTION IMMEDIATE LONG-TERM COLLABORATORS
IMPACT METRICS IMPACT METRICS

Project Criteria
All hub projects: Knowledge of local context
and social needs
Strategies and activities
Timeline
#solar lights distributed
#youth participating in job
Reduction in household emissions
#unemployed youth who got jobs
Local stakeholders
Advisors or funders

–– tackles relevant global, regional, national or local

Technical expertise, connections, training
labor of hub members, funding Delivery team Increased incomes/cost-saving Non-profit organisations
#students attending a rebuilt
Equipment, physical space, school Improved student Other hubs
supplies, curriculum, methodology learning/graduation rates

issues (or example, one of our community’s three areas List of potential risks or unintended consequences
TIMELINE: Start date: _______________
POTENTIAL RISKS:
of impact which were collectively defined and prioritized) End date: _______________ and potential strategies to mitigate them

–– are partisan in nature and adhere to our values

–– have clear objectives, timelines and core teams
–– improve the lives of people outside of the hub
–– do not duplicate efforts of already credible actors
–– involve at least three members of the hub
Projects By and With Shapers
When developing hub projects, avoid replicating or duplicating
activities already underway. Instead, there are two options:
–– Projects by Shapers: Identify a pressing issue that
no one in your city is working on and develop a hub
project from scratch. Recruit collaborators as needed.
3. Launch and Execution
In this stage, demonstrate the power of youth-led action.
–– Build a strong core team and assign responsibilities.
–– Set accountability checks to ensure timelines are met.
–– Design a kick-off meeting and/or launch event locally.
–– Develop your network and recruit influential allies.
–– Modify your hub project plan as needed.
–– Share your impact and upload the project to TopLink.
Once your submission is approved by your Community
Manager, your project will receive its own page on TopLink.
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Use this page to keep your Community Manager and other
Shapers up to date on your project’s progress. Its also visible
to all members of the World Economic Forum’s network.
Learn more in the Share Your Impact TopLink Guide.
4. Performance and Evaluation
Evaluate your progress using key performance indicators
(KPIs) to ensure that your hub is on track. For example, #
of people mobilised, # of young people trained, # of policy-
changes driven by Shapers or # of solar lights distributed.
Make course corrections as needed to achieve your goals.
5. Showcase and Closure
Once the project is complete:
–– update the description and status on TopLink
–– approach local media to amplify your achievements
–– write about the project on Agenda, the Forum’s blog
–– recognize and thank team members and supporters
–– host a hub debrief to evaluate what went well and
what can be improved for future hub projects
–– email your Community Manager to request that your
project be showcased on globalshapers.org
Best Practices
–– Clarify your goals: Know what problem you’re trying
to solve and have a concrete solution with clear
objectives and measurable outcomes. Be specific!
–– Establish your brand: The best hub projects develop
memorable names and hashtags (for example, Internet
4 All, 52 Weeks 52 Cities and Sustainability Sundays.
–– Collaborate: Establish different ways to engage (for
example, how to include those inside/outside the core
team and those inside and outside the community, etc.)
–– Fundraise: Funding can be a big barrier. Even limited
resources, whether in-cash or in-kind, will give your
hub project a boost. Find best practices on page 7.
–– Keep your hub in the loop: For a short-term project,
organise a weekly update in person or by email. For
long-term collaborations, update the hub monthly.
–– Build credibility: Demonstrate to local stakeholders
that you are trusted partners for impact by providing
regular updates and produce a final report at the end of
a project to demonstrate your capabilities in the future.
–– Skills-based recruitment: Your core team should
include members with diverse talents who can each
contribute in different ways. If you’re missing a certain
skill, align hub recruitment with project needs.
–– Be realistic: Our community is not a development
agency. We are a network of volunteers who are
passionate about making a difference. Leverage the
power of volunteers and plan your impact accordingly.
Cross-Hub Collaborations
A cross-hub collaboration is
an initiative that meets all hub
project criteria and engages
Shapers in more than two hubs.
They are large-scale initiatives
that capitalize on our shared
values of service and cooperation.
Benefits
Cross-hub collaborations can:
–– update and mobilise all 10,000 Shapers and Alumni
–– use the Global Shapers Community logo and brand
–– rely on Global Shapers social media amplification
–– request curated access to key influencers, thought
leaders and decision-makers related to the issue
area in the Forum’s network
Approval
Our Advisory Council approves new cross-hub collaborations.
Contact the Impact Area Co-Chairs on TopLink and send
a completed Hub Project Planning Template, as well as the
list of interested hubs with clear roles and responsibilities.
Once your cross-hub collaboration is approved, upload the
initiative to TopLink following the Share Your Impact Guide.
Branding and Media
We encourage you to create marketing materials to
promote your hub and increase its visibility locally.
When you do, keep in mind the following standards.
World Economic Forum Logo
The Forum’s name and logo is only used for its own
activities, initiatives and meetings. While we understand hubs
would like to include the Forum in their promotional materials,
we ask that you respect the relationship we have with the
Forum and not deviate from this. Using the Forum’s logo
could result in hub’s participation in the network in jeopardy.
Global Shapers Community Logo
Use of our logo is limited to official community events like a
SHAPE or cross-hub collaboration like #Internet4All. Write to
your Community Manager for permission to use our logo.
If you receive permission to use the logo, do not change its
design or colour. Please also remember your views are your
own and may not represent the entire community. Using
the Global Shapers logo without permission could put your
hub’s participation in the network in jeopardy.
Hub Logos
Every hub has its own unique logo. You can find yours in
your hub Library on TopLink. Use it often, but set standards
as to how others can or cannot use it. For example:
–– Use your hub’s logo for all communications and
material related to any activity, project or event.
–– Don’t let institutions, companies or individual
Shapers use your hub’s logo without permission.
–– Do not change the logo in design nor colour.
Referencing your hub
When referencing your hub in marketing materials:
Do
Calgary Hub is part of the Global Shapers Community.
The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World
Economic Forum.
Don’t
Calgary Hub is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.
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Referencing the community
Direct people to our website and link to our community
video. Here’s some language that you can use:
Founded by the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers
Community is a network of inspiring young people under the
age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global
challenges. With more than 8,000 members, the Global Shapers
Community spans overt 400 city-based hubs in 160 countries.
Partner Logos
Our partners are instrumental in creating a bolder and more
impactful community. It’s important we acknowledge them
at all official events. If you are preparing marketing materials
for a SHAPE event or global campaign, contact your
Community Manager for guidance.
Media Opportunities
Do you have an inspiring personal impact story to share?
We’d like to stay on top of stories like yours but with literally
thousands of Shapers doing incredible things everyday,
there’s too much for us to capture alone.
That’s why we need you. Share your story with your
Community Manager and we’ll find a way to amplify your
voice. We may invite you to do a Q&A or Facebook Live,
write an op-ed on the Agenda, feature your story in a video
or press release or share it in our annual report or website.
Social Media
Follow the Global Shapers Community on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter and Youtube. Use our official hashtags
#GlobalShapers #ShapingDavos and #ShaperLove.
Fundraising
Globally
Global Shapers HQ seeks out partnerships with foundations
and corporations for grants and in-kind contributions. We serve
as the lead for all communications between partners and hubs.
Global Shapers HQ manages two types of partners:
–– Community Partners provide funding and/or in-kind
support to the Global Shapers Community.
–– Forum Partners are World Economic Forum member
companies that have chosen to support the
community as part of their activities with the Forum.
–– Approaching Community or Forum Partners for
funding or in-kind contributions is not permitted.
Locally
To build connections and credibility for your own hub’s
fundraising efforts, we suggest that hubs:
–– Register your hub as a non-profit organization so you
can receive grant funds or sponsorships. To do this, you
will need to have governance and financial controls and
hub members willing to commit time to administration.
–– Search for grants. Conduct research on corporate
and foundation websites to find a potential fit for
your funding needs. In some countries, websites are
available that provide a search directory for grants.
For example, Foundation Centre host databases that
allow you to look for available grants by issue area.
This webinar explains how to begin a grant search.
–– Storytelling is crucial. To search for, inspire and
maintain the interest of donors, build a narrative
around your hub to make it relevant and relatable. By
encouraging donors to become part of your story,
you can create a sense of ownership. Read more
about the power of storytelling for a social cause.
–– Draft a strong proposal. Create a template and adapt
it based on a particular funder’s preferences. Watch
this tutorial on how to write a proposal and start by
looking at grant proposal examples. Ask HQ for an
email template to send to potential sponsors.
–– Use your hub logo in all marketing materials.
Use the World Economic Forum logo or Global Shapers
Community logo is not permitted when you fundraise locally.
Sustainability
The Global Shapers Community is committed
to implementing sustainability strategies in
all our activities, including the Global Shapers
Summit and SHAPE events. When applicable, we measure
community-related emissions and neutralize emissions via
verifiable carbon offsets. We aim to be carbon neutral.
We encourage all hubs to integrate sustainability into hub
activities. For best practices, refer to the SHAPE Guide.
Alumni
Shapers become Alumni when they turn 33 years old. The
transition to the Alumni Network is done automatically on
30 June each year. Alumni receive a welcome email from
Global Shapers HQ and graduate to the Alumni Network on
TopLink and the Alumni page on our website.
As a self-driven initiative for Shapers by Shapers, our Alumni
Network and its activities are continuously evolving. Alumni:
–– volunteer their time and expertise to local hubs as
board members, advisers and mentors, facilitating
high-value connections and introductions in their cities
and sharing best practices on processes like hub
membership, governance, projects and partnerships
–– engage in global initiatives led by the Alumni Advisory
Council to build relationships across the network
–– connect at the global level through technology and
face-to-face meetings, including SHAPE events
–– reflect the diversity and spirit of the community and
provide Global Shapers HQ mission-critical expertise
–– preserve their TopLink profiles, staying connected to
the Forum’s exclusive network anytime and anywhere
Thank You
We believe in a world where young people are central to
solution building, policy-making and lasting change. Thank
you for helping us build this movement, one hub at a time.