Nov
14
Introduction
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy, to local newspapers, to consulting agencies across the United States, people are talking about the transfer of wealth and the next generation of philanthropists. As the Greatest or GI Generation (born before 1946) passes on and Boomer (born between 1946 and 1964) philanthropists begin to pass the torch, the spotlight is on future generations including Generation X (born between 1965 and 1979), Generation Y or “Millennials” (born between 1980 and 2000), and beyond. Learning the trends related to the transfer of wealth, the characteristics of next gen philanthropists, and strategies to engage these populations will position your organization for long-term success in philanthropy and fundraising. Read More
Sep
15
Whenever I talk about next generation issues in the philanthropic field, someone in the audience usually asks how to engage the next generation of donors in their nonprofit organization. People seem to think that there is some magic password or special program that will make younger donors interested in their organization. There isn’t. Younger donors require the same relationship building and interest in your organization that any other donor requires. The key to engaging donors is a personal invitation to a relevant event hat will help that potential donor learn more about your work. That invitation coming from a trusted source makes all the difference in the world. Read More
From the blog of Trista Harris.
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