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NextGen philanthropists and the transfer of intergenerational wealth

ASU Lodestar Center

continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. posted by Patsy Kraeger, Ph.D. Welcome to Research Friday! As part of a. highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. In the coming decades, over 40 trillion dollars will change hands.

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Natives Rising wins backing to help Native Americans into tech and startups

TechCrunch

According to the National Center for Education Statistics , Black, Latina, and Native American women represent approximately 16 percent of the total US population, but make up only 4 percent of students obtaining bachelor’s degrees in computing. We’re proud to partner with Natives Rising to create vibrant, viable pathways in tech.”.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

The RRF supports advancements in the field of aging specifically in the four categories: caregiving, economic security in later life, housing, and social and intergenerational connectedness. Retirement Research Foundation. Areas served: Vermont, US. The Eisner Foundation. Areas served: Texas. Central Indiana Senior Fund.

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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

After a year of pandemic-fueled isolation — undoubtedly a primary factor in 42% of adults experiencing anxiety and depression, up 11% from previous years — educational institutions and businesses are making the mental wellbeing of their students and employees a priority.

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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

While putting together the slideshow and thinking about social media staffing issues, I recalled a service learning project for high schools students form over ten years ago called Nonprofit Prophets where high school students, trained in web development, worked with nonprofits.

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Gen Z Is Ready to Join Your Junior Board of Directors

sgEngage

The low-hanging fruit segment for this are individuals who served on their university’s student government. This sort of “intergenerational mixer” leads to great possibilities, networking, connecting, and overall engagement. Events Committee (ad hoc) : A fun event can often be the perfect introduction to your mission and leadership.

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Who Counts? Grappling with Attendance as a Proxy for Impact

Museum 2.0

Or students who visit at some point and go on to careers in science and technology. We also focused this year on working with the countywide adult education agency to start an intergenerational science program at three senior centers throughout St. But sustaining lifelong learning requires a different level of commitment.