The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Nonprofit leaders talk shop with students at community dinner

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Nonprofit leaders talk shop with students at community dinner: nstead of sitting down at 1920 Commons to discuss Spring Fling plans, some students caught a glimpse of what a life in service looks like.

Last night in Houston Hall, the Civic House Associates Coalition hosted the CHAC Community Dinner to facilitate discussion between local nonprofit organization leaders and Penn students.

Nonprofits broaden reach to younger donors

Nonprofits broaden reach to younger donors: Organizations in West Michigan are reaching out to the next generation of donors by providing multiple and innovative ways for them to get involved. These organizations recognize that young adults are much more willing that the previous generation to roll up their sleeves and get to work rather than simply write a check, said Matthew Downey, nonprofit services program director for the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.

Google, Pepsi, And The New Generation Of Philanthropists | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

Google, Pepsi, And The New Generation Of Philanthropists | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: The world of philanthropy has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. No one knows this better than Jane Wales, founding president of the Global Philanthropy Forum, a project of the World Affairs Council of Northern California that puts on a series of events aiming to build a globally-minded community of social investors and donors. We spoke to Wales about her thoughts on the past, present, and future of philanthropy in advance of GPF’s annual conference.

Davis County Clipper -Nonprofits: more needed, losing staff

Davis County Clipper - News, Classifieds, Events and Businesses in Davis County, Utah: "KAYSVILLE — Even as the need for nonprofit organizations continues to grow, the number of experienced leaders is dropping.

That’s because directors and CEOs often come from the baby boomer generation. And, like the rest of society, those people are starting to retire.

“”There are 77 million baby boomers who make up half of the workforce,” said Ann O’Brien, director of professional education for the University of Utah. “There are only 38 million Generation Xers.”"