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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

They were too busy working and keeping a roof over our head to have time to deal with their mental and emotional issues,” he said in episode five of the Force Multiplier podcast. Founded in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, UNICEF has consistently worked to protect the rights and wellbeing of all children.

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NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

Time, talent, treasure and ties Yes, ties. David loves to offer his skills and interests as well as writing a check, becoming deeply engaged in one nonprofit at a time. 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."

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4 Reasons to Embrace Gen-Mix Volunteerism

VQ Strategies

From lockdowns to mask-wearing to vaccination, COVID-19 has been one of the most polarizing issues of our time. 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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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.

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My First Intergenerational Social Media: Learning from Gen Z's and Value of Different Points of View

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. I spent some time in the beginning asking questions and letting people share their experience and perspectives on social media.

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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

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. We didn’t have much time to respond to the Pepsi Refresh challenge.

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Guest Post: Community and Civic Engagement in Museum Programs

Museum 2.0

There were times when coordinating a fire art festival while researching social capital theory made me want to burn my computer. We scaffold levels of participatory experiences at events that are intergenerational, multidisciplinary and appeal to different types of learners. All of our events require some level of participation.

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