Area Conferences

JCI RISE Global RE aCh

Mental Health Awareness

Clean Day Program | JCI Korea, Korea

For several weeks, JCI Korea distributed essential items such as hand sanitizer and food to communities across the country. Their Clean Day Program reached 329 Local Organizations and sanitized numerous public spaces.

Community Space Adoption/Playground Repair | JCI Ungheni, Moldova

As indoor activities became difficult, JCI Ungheni took it upon themselves to make a commitment to monitor and repair playground equipment that had malfunctioned from wear. With this project, they were able to model in their community the importance of involvement and how an orderly and functional society depends on each of us taking initiative.

Online Chat #FactsNotFear | JCI Nigeria, Nigeria

In a collaboration with Dr. Meshach Maina, JCI Nigeria hosted a live Twitter conversation to help spread information about the COVID-19 pandemic. As a lecturer of Virology and Immunology at the University of Maiduguri, Dr. Meshach was able to help dispel misinformation and fear that impacted many peoples’ mental health during 2020. Cancer is a widespread disease that has likely affected all of our lives. JCI’s Tougher Than Cancer initiative aimed to advance Sustainable Development Goal 3 put forth by the United Nations, which focuses on global health and well-being. JCI members focused to create awareness around cancer prevention and continue to be strong advocates for the equal treatment of all people when it comes to cancer care. This campaign sought to empower young people with the knowledge, tools and resources to bring this important conversation to their communities. The campaign became a platform to engage young people worldwide in global dialogue and communication about cancer resources and prevention.

JCI Eko, Nigeria

By focusing on Global Goal 3, good health and well-being, JCI Eko proved that together we are tougher than cancer. In the month of February, they partnered with Eko hospitals to provide free cervical cancer screening to community members.

JCI Beirut, Lebanon

This project provided cancer patients with weekly organic produce so that they can eat healthy and have one less thing to worry about during their cancer battle. Vegetables were harvested and packed by The Green Van’s organic farm and then safely delivered. JCI members helped organize this event where you could either volunteer or donate to support this project.

Financial inFormation

JCI Financials

Throughout 2020, JCI members led thousands of grassroots projects around the world, utilizing local and national community partners and sponsors to bring about lasting change and advance the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. JCI World Headquarters provides services and resources to every JCI member to ensure the success and longevity of organizations and improve relations with stakeholders. These expenses are an investment to ensure the continuing legacy of JCI members past, present and future.

$2.8

million in revenues

$2.5 0.4%

million in expenses total asset decrease

1%

Fundraising

1%

Special Events

30%

Other Initiatives

14%

JCI Events

25%

Membership Development & Support

11%

Board Meetings & Officer Admin

18%

Management & General

2019 Foundation Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Short-Term Investments

Other Misc. Assets

Land

Long-Term Investments Receivables - Related Party

Total Assets

712,460 719,473 65,864 1,480,000 9,149,056 130,248 12,257,101

JCI Foundation

The JCI Foundation allows members and friends to be directly involved in JCI’s efforts to provide opportunities for young leaders to create positive, lasting change. Through grants, this 501(c)3 nonprofit organization funds the progression and expansion of the JCI Skills Development Program and supplies development grants for JCI National Organizations. Since its establishment in 1955, members, friends and corporate sponsors from more than 100 countries have supported the Foundation, generating assets surpassing US $10 million. These funds go towards numerous national and international projects and sustain JCI’s legacy for years to come.

Donations made to the JCI Foundation

2020

US $242,093

2019

2018

US $438,689

US $484,225

2017

2016

2015

2014

US $490,070

US $442,062

US $375,765

US $370,352

*2020 numbers are unaudited

JCI Senate

JCI Senatorship is a prestigious award given to a current or former member. The JCI Constitution requires two simple things for an individual to be eligible for a Senatorship: Individuals must be a JCI member for at least three years and must exemplify outstanding service to JCI. This program has allowed many alumni JCI members to remain active and supportive in our goals, as each new Senator joins the global network of Senators. This highly regarded group continues to grow and serve their organizations and communities with passion, hard work and unwavering commitment. We are proud to say that in 2020, we have gained over 687 new senators and look forward to continued growth.

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JCI Partners

With JCIs wide-reaching goals to create economic and societal growth, the need for like-minded partnerships continues to grow. With the spirit of collaboration, we understand that by working together we can create change that is far more powerful and lasting than when working alone. Throughout 2020 we continued to develop and expand our network to include partnerships that have uplifted and empowered young entrepreneurs.

When we collaborate and combine our knowledge, resources, and experience, we ensure that our goals and solutions to modern challenges are longterm and successful. JCI looks forward to future partnerships and collaborations that help boost JCI’s brand awareness, motivate our members and enhance our financial sustainability. As the world’s largest business organization, the ICC shares our mutual goal of ensuring economic justice and well-being through socially responsible business and entrepreneurship. The organization represents more than 45 million companies in over 100 countries and provides resources that enable JCI members to participate in commerce locally, nationally and internationally.

At our 2020 World Congress, ICC participated during day 2 with the theme “Rebuild with ICC”. Keynote ICC speakers Callie Stickland, a cause strategist, and Ryan Kaminski, a Global Public Policy Lead, hosted a presentation titled “How to Successfully Elevate Diversity” where they they highlighted examples of leading organizations who are driving progress towards meaningful diversity and inclusion efforts within their professional networks and on the international stage.

With Jay Johnson, ICC hosted a “Design Thinking” workshop where both JCI and ICC members met to discuss problem solving business solutions in a post COVID-19 world. An “Ethical Marketing & Advertising” webinar was also hosted by ICC with the help of Raelene Martin, ICC Policy Manager, and Oliver Gray, Co-Chair of the ICC Task Force, to discuss the skills needed to create, design, and deliver responsible marketing communications that will sustain and foster a healthy business.

With these timely topics, participants were able to leave this day with new tools to take on the future. JCI’s partnership with the UN began in 1954 when the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) granted JCI Special Consultative status. The UN takes action on some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Our relationship with the UN grants JCI members a unique perspective on international cooperation and societal development, giving them the opportunity to participate in global change initiatives.

From September 21 to 23, President Itai Manyere and Secretary General Kevin Hin attended the United Business Live panel hosted by the United Nations Global Compact. During this series of three forums, JCI, corporate sustainability experts, and business leaders came together to evaluate the state of the world and address gaps in progress, drive business ambition on the Sustainable Development Goals and highlight cooperative and national solutions that have already been made.

AIESEC is an international nonprofit run “by young people, for young people.” The organization offers an avenue for individual development and cross-cultural understanding through opportunities like volunteering and interning abroad. Together with AIESEC, JCI recognizes and grows the innate talents of young leaders around the world.

A long-time partner, JCI and AIESEC collaborated in numerous ways in 2020. At the 2020 World Congress, AIESEC hosted day four as “Sustain with AIESEC”. Here, AIESEC provided two prestigious keynote speakers, their Global President Alexandra Robinson and Incoming Global President Eva Dutary. Alexandra Robinson held a riveting speech reflecting on the reality of being a leader and staying motivated in uncertain times while Eva Dutary focused on teaching participants how to self-identify their workplace motivators and learn how to advocate for any missing motivators they might need.

In February,our JCI Partnerships Manager Diana Sussman-Tockstein and Secretary General Kevin Hin both made a successful trip to Moscow for the International Presidents Meeting of AIESEC where young people were at the forefront of creating progress. And then later in the year in another collaborative exchange, Diana presented at the AIESEC Global Leadership Day and was able to share on how to solve complex problems.

Later on in the year in May, JCI and AIESEC collaborated again by hosting JCI President Itai Manyere on a podcast to talk about leadership and the need for positive change. This collaboration was an example of partnership innovation in action and finding opportunities for new channels to reach young leaders.

JCI members were also encouraged to partake in AIESEC’s yearly assessment of young people’s goals for themselves and for the world in their YouthSpeak survey. BNI and JCI work together to support entrepreneurs and business leaders and boost local and global economies. BNI’s goals include helping professionals achieve their dreams, support their families and grow their businesses. Together, our international networks will bring new opportunities to the global business community.

BNI thoughtfully provided JCI with useful speed networking sessions not only during the 2020 Africa & Middle East Conference but also at the 2020 World Congress. More specifically at our 2020 World Congress, JCI hosted the BNI founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, and as an esteemed keynote speaker with the theme of “Invest with BNI” and another keynote speaker, Mahesh ‘Mac’ Srinivasan from BNI, to host the “RISE to INVEST with BNI” keynote session. In turn, JCI President Itai Manyere spoke at BNI’s virtual Global Convention in November of 2020, spreading awareness of JCI and the valuable opportunities the JCI organization provides.

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The Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens is a nonprofit organization which focuses on leadership, mediation, advocacy and education, particularly for women and young people. Combining our mutual interests in leadership and societal development, JCI works with the Centre to address today’s global challenges.

On May 7, 2020 Secretary General Kevin Hin attended a virtual meeting with the Ban Ki-Moon Center. Here, he discussed our JCI global strategy and how it pertains to Ban Ki-Moon’s goal of “Leave No One Behind”.

Global Partnerships

Aiming to empower the world economy through smart investing, the WBAF works across borders to create financial resources for entrepreneurs. JCI and the WBAF use their partnership not only to encourage innovation amongst JCI members, but to give them the necessary skills to make their innovative ideas successful in the market.

An exciting day for both partners, WBAF and JCI signed their Memorandum of Understanding November 7, 2020 in an agreement with the goal of addressing some of the world’s most pressing economic challenges together by promoting financial and digital inclusion, female leadership, business development and entrepreneurial skills development for the young generations.

At the World Congress, WBAF led day 5 with the theme “Evolve with WBAF”. JCI Ambassador Baybars Atluntas, the Executive Chairman of WBAF, hosted the “Entrepreneurship” session, discussing how entrepreneurship has evolved in modern times - and the impact of COVID-19 in the entrepreneurial future.

Then, in December, Secretary General Kevin was able to represent JCI at the WBAF Business School official launch. Here he acted as the MC of the session with several current and former government ministers and Heads of State. This meeting helped with the development of skills and expertise needed to foster creative thinking and innovation in the ever-changing market of the 21st century.

Our esteemed Secretary General was also able to attend the WBAF World Congress in Istanbul 15-16 of February. Here he was able to gain valuable insight on discussion that explored how private equity funds can foster innovation in business and thus deliver a higher value through partnerships.

2020 JCI President Itai Manyere at the World Congress in Talinn, Estonia

Thank You

Despite whatever challenges the world may present to us, JCI continues to produce exceptional global leaders and offer vital programs, training, projects, and events opportunities. Through the collaboration of local, national, and international efforts we uplifted young leaders across the world and made sure that the needs of our communities did not go unanswered.

We appreciate the efforts of all JCI members that continue to push and develop themselves, pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, and RISE to the occasion in 2020. Through our JCI RISE initiative and a focus on personal development and innovative hybrid events, JCI organizations all over the world have helped create an undeniable impact. The numerous achievements of this year would not have been possible without JCI members.

And of course, we’d like to extend a special thank you to JCI Local Organizations, JCI National Organizations, 2020 JCI Board of Directors, 2020 JCI President Itai Manyere and JCI World Headquarters staff for contributing photos and content to the 2020 JCI Annual Report.