In an effort to engage with and guide the community, the NextGen™ Speaker Series collaborates with Naples Comprehensive Health, the Greater Naples Chamber, the Community Foundation of Collier County, the Immokalee Foundation, Florida Gulf Coast University and Ave Maria School of Law. These partnerships aim to inspire business executives, aspiring business professionals, deans, and students by inviting them to learn from these influential industry leaders. As lifelong learners, speakers will often return to NextGen™ events to hear the stories of their peers.

During each session, Benson Blackburn selects a "focused charitable organization" in tribute to the featured speaker. These chosen charities have included The Shelter for Abused Women and Children, The First Tee of Naples, The Immokalee Foundation, American Cancer Society, NCH Healthcare System, the Naples Children & Education Foundation, and Leadership Collier Foundation. To date, NextGen™ has donated over $150,000 to local charities.