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4 Reasons to Embrace Gen-Mix Volunteerism

VQ Strategies

This manifestation of the “generation gap” presents a new challenge for the voluntary sector post-pandemic. Simply put, co-generational teamwork will not only strengthen the outcomes of the program in the communities it serves but also foster greater intergenerational respect among volunteers. Program Stability.

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Which New Audiences? A Great Washington Post Article and its Implications about Age, Income, and Race

Museum 2.0

Audiences of all backgrounds found ways to connect with museums as it presented exhibitions with the help of foster youth, migrant farmers, roller-derby girls, mushroom hunters, surfers and incarcerated artists, among others. I'm also always interested in how the national media portrays changes in the cultural sector.

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America's Giving Challenge Official Results: We Came In First! Thank You Everyone!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My 86 Year Old Dad's Birthday Present. Intergenerational Wired Fundraisers: A Conversation Eugene Chan's New Year's Resolution. Adam Nicolson and Mark Grimes Send An Early Birthday Present! Ed Schipul's Conference Presentation Features the Campaign. Cultural Influences of Online Giving: Dr. Mani's Thoughts.

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From Community Arts To Community of Online Learners: Janet Salmons, Ph.D

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These programs involved cultural, educational and training efforts that used interactive theater and storytelling. From Cornell I went to the intergenerational, national nonprofit called Magic Me. I frequently give presentations using online conferencing??? a different kind of teaching than the academic courses.

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

Founded in 1990, the Women of Color Resource Center promotes the political, economic, social and cultural well-being of women and girls of color. It is a time where a lot of organizations are going through an intergenerational transfer of leadership, and a lot has been written about what does that mean?

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Elevating Advocacy Voices for Children Through Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Using this positive philosophy in Utah and taking into account our political and cultural environment means that our messaging briefly acknowledges the challenges facing kids in our state but heavily emphasizes our solutions and the progress we are making. possible solutions to the problem of intergenerational poverty. of the past.

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[VIDEO] How to Tap Into Gen Y & Z Donors

Bloomerang

I’m of the belief, there’s no time like the present to start putting a bug in somebody’s ear about a legacy gift. So wildlife conservation, they’re also interested in arts and culture, humanities and [inaudible 00:27:21]. It offers an intergenerational experience. I’m not sure why. not boomers.

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