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NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

They want to add to their philanthropic toolbox, enhance what has been done in the past, and develop new philanthropic strategies. 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." Bjorhovde, P.O. Bentley, R.J.

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4 Reasons to Embrace Gen-Mix Volunteerism

VQ Strategies

Here are four compelling reasons to incorporate “gen-mix” or, better termed, “co-generational,” [1] volunteerism into your engagement strategy. 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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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.

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Four Ways to Transform Organizational Culture to Advance Access, Equity, and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Before the global pandemic, intergenerational poverty and entrenched patterns of inequality dampened the future livelihoods of millions of children and their families across the globe. Strategies that advance equity and justice seek to address the full reality of communities rather than narrow solutions to solve social problems.

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Elevating Advocacy Voices for Children Through Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I’ve had the honor of designing and facilitating a “networked capacity building project” for a cluster of grantees, state-based groups, to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children. Life Elevated.” It turns out there is a.

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

Bloomerang

Dominique Calixte will equip you with the knowledge and resources to include Millennials and Gen Z in your fundraising strategy successfully. Like we are ready and we want to advise on social media strategies and engagement strategies. Full Transcript: Steven: Okay, Dom. I got 3:00 Eastern. Steven: All right.

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