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NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

They are called "next gen major donors," and according to a recent report issued by the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64 , they will "have tremendous influence on the direction of and support for efforts to improve local communities and solve global problems over the next several decades.". Only time will tell.

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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.

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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

For Black Americans, the statistics are even more sobering: They are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population. It starts with destigmatizing the conversation, overcoming the perception that needing help makes you weak, and then actively seeking the support you need.

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Building Community: Who / How / Why

Museum 2.0

We invited community members in, to be active contributors, collaborators, and co-creators in our museum space. We focus on people who are culturally curious, actively creative… but may not see a traditional arts institution as a place for them. But if you aren't attacking a big problem through it all, what's the point?

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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

From Cornell I went to the intergenerational, national nonprofit called Magic Me. I figured out that I could offer teaching, training, consulting activities online. I interviewed ten online educators in five countries about how they planned and organized collaborative learning activities.

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

AD: I think it is important to start by saying that the Women of Color Resource Center came out of a lot of political thinking and activism of the late '60s and '70s, when women of color really felt that it was important that their voices be heard in a movement that was largely dominated by men, and also white women and white allies.

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

Bloomerang

No problem. You want to spend the time thinking through ways that you can actively bring them into the work. You also want to think about how to actively leverage their networks. It offers an intergenerational experience. We’ll get her reconnected here. Just sit tight. Can you hear me? Steven: It’s okay.

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