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4 Reasons to Embrace Gen-Mix Volunteerism

VQ Strategies

In my work, I am privileged to engage with hundreds—sometimes thousands—of nonprofit professionals across the US and Canada, hearing first-hand of such challenges as volunteer recruitment and nurturing cohesive cross-generational volunteer communities. Of course, diversity is not limited to race. Knowledge spillover”.

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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.".

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Intergenerational Wired Fundraisers: A Conversation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" And, then, of course, there is the art of integenerational online fundraising. Now we have a team of intergenerational wired fundraisers. KEN is after all was made for the Khmer people and it was made in such away to reach the Khmer community near or afar. And of course. I am learning so much from Nhuong Son.

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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

It has the potential not only to help build or rebuild much-needed community support systems ravaged by this pandemic, but also — if designed intentionally — to be an integral part of the nation’s intergenerational poverty-interruption arsenal. A massive expansion of service is required to meet today’s challenges.

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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

I started in the Cornell University Center for Theatre Arts , where I founded and directed two programs: Cornell Theatre Outreach and the Community-Based Arts Project. From Cornell I went to the intergenerational, national nonprofit called Magic Me. What is your favorite course to teach? I have two favorites.

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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. And, of course, we all got into the habit of voting daily, since each registered user can vote for up to ten projects per day. It’s really about having a great idea and being a good community organizer.”

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

It is a time where a lot of organizations are going through an intergenerational transfer of leadership, and a lot has been written about what does that mean? I think, of course, like all other nonprofit organizations, we are always struggling with our desire to grow and to get bigger and to do more things.