article thumbnail

NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

Next gen major donors" are defined as people aged 21 to 40 who are persons of wealth and are involved with their families'' philanthropic activities. Mutually reinforcing philanthropic connections are central to NextGen donor’s activities. Teaching philanthropy to children: why, how, what. Only time will tell. Stay tuned!

article thumbnail

Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

It starts with destigmatizing the conversation, overcoming the perception that needing help makes you weak, and then actively seeking the support you need. Founded in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, UNICEF has consistently worked to protect the rights and wellbeing of all children. So what does healing look like?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 Reasons to Embrace Gen-Mix Volunteerism

VQ Strategies

With five generations active in the workplace, there is a growing body of evidence from employers to show that co-generational programs foster innovation. 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.

article thumbnail

Guest Post by Katherine Hutt: A Small Nonprofit's Strategy for Pepsi Refresh Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

GOH developed Hope Meadows, an intergenerational neighborhood that supports families adopting children out of foster care. These honorary grandparents have been integral in the lives of more than 100 vulnerable and often abused children who have found a safe and loving home at Hope Meadows over the past 15 years.

Contest 52
article thumbnail

Guest Post: Community and Civic Engagement in Museum Programs

Museum 2.0

For the purpose of this blog post I’ll discuss three key ingredients from my thesis that can activate community engagement in museum programs and how we apply this to programs at the MAH: assessing and responding to community assets and needs, building social capital, and inviting active participation.

Museum 49
article thumbnail

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

Bloomerang

And now we’re talking back the second bullet here where according to Blackbaud’s Next Generation report, 30% of Gen Z, including children under 18 are already supporting charities. You want to spend the time thinking through ways that you can actively bring them into the work. It offers an intergenerational experience.

Video 130