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4 Reasons to Embrace Gen-Mix Volunteerism

VQ Strategies

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. Of course, designing an age-diverse volunteer program is not without its challenges.

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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. They will support schools in closing the educational gaps that have widened by schools shuttering.

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Which New Audiences? A Great Washington Post Article and its Implications about Age, Income, and Race

Museum 2.0

I'm also always interested in how the national media portrays changes in the cultural sector. This list doesn't include many approaches that I see transforming museum audiences, like political activism, multilingual programming, intergenerational events, or cultural festivals.

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America's Giving Challenge Official Results: We Came In First! Thank You Everyone!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Intergenerational Wired Fundraisers: A Conversation Eugene Chan's New Year's Resolution. Cultural Influences of Online Giving: Dr. Mani's Thoughts. Sharing Foundation Calendar Project. My 86 Year Old Dad's Birthday Present. Blogger's Campaign Update. Roger Carr and Bob Uva Join the Blogger's Campaign. Happy Birthday Amy Jussel.

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Building Community: Who / How / Why

Museum 2.0

We had incredible success transforming our institution into a vibrant cultural center. We focus on people who are culturally curious, actively creative… but may not see a traditional arts institution as a place for them. culturally curious but maybe not inclined to walk into a museum. They talked about community building.

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Guest Post: Community and Civic Engagement in Museum Programs

Museum 2.0

This participatory event led by emerging artists from all backgrounds, engages communities by encouraging a culture of making, doing, creating and collaboration rather than spectatorship. We scaffold levels of participatory experiences at events that are intergenerational, multidisciplinary and appeal to different types of learners.

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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

These programs involved cultural, educational and training efforts that used interactive theater and storytelling. From Cornell I went to the intergenerational, national nonprofit called Magic Me.

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