Thornhill: Nonprofits can profit from boomers | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Thornhill: Nonprofits can profit from boomers | Richmond Times-Dispatch: n our column to kick off the year we boldly predicted the boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1964, would "volunteer even more" in 2012.

Turns out that's only the half of it.

Boomers apparently don't simply want to volunteer, they want to start and run their own nonprofits. In a recent study by Civic Ventures and the MetLife Foundation, some 12 million boomers said they plan to start either a socially conscious business or a nonprofit during their "retirement" years. In other words, boomers plan to give back in a big way.

Aging boomers expected to shake up philanthropy - Sacramento Business Journal:

Aging boomers expected to shake up philanthropy - Sacramento Business Journal:: "The huge population that is beginning to reach retirement age has the potential over the next couple of decades to shake up who leads, works for, volunteers and gives to charitable organizations. The boomers also will alter how and what type of services nonprofits deliver."

The NonProfit Times - Help Boomers Plan Their Giving

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Help Boomers Plan Their Giving

By Mark Hrywna

The Baby Boomers are starting to retire and that means they likely are thinking about their wills, creating estate plans, and yes, giving some of their wealth to charity.

Gift planning is part of the comprehensive development effort at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, said Regina Watson, director of gift planning, which includes foundations, major gifts and planned gifts. The majority of gifts are bequests, charitable gift annuities and other legacy gifts, she said."