article thumbnail

NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

2 Bentley and Nissan, in a 1996 study, found that "learning is greatly enhanced when children are given the opportunity to engage in giving and serving activities." 2 Bentley and Nissan, in a 1996 study, found that "learning is greatly enhanced when children are given the opportunity to engage in giving and serving activities."

article thumbnail

Intergenerational Wired Fundraisers: A Conversation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Nhuong Son , Wired Fundraiser for Cambodian Children! Beth Dunn wrote a great piece called " We're The Young Generation " reflecting on an article in the New York Times about the growing use of social networks by young people for social good. Now we have a team of intergenerational wired fundraisers.

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

Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. GOH developed Hope Meadows, an intergenerational neighborhood that supports families adopting children out of foster care. Photo: Jim Harrison. Here's my analysis.

Contest 52