peopleo over 60o building here comes the future The first of 77 million baby boomers turned 60 in 2006. Soon, 25% of the U.S. population will be.
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peopleo
over 60o
building
here comes the future
The first of 77 million baby boomers turned 60 in 2006.
Soon, 25% of the U.S. population
will be over 65.
have so many peoplehad so much knowledgeand so much time to use it.
it’s the experience generation
never before
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Tens of millions of these people want good work…
they’re ready to help others.
good news
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more and better opportunities to apply purpose and passion to create greater good.
they seek new pathways…
looking for
Invest in community foundations to help unleash the potential of millions of baby boomers as they enter their sixties.
a timely idea
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goal Increase opportunities for the growing number of people over 60 who seek to devote time and energy to community improvement and social change.
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Grants totaling $750,000
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Boomers and BeyondGrant: $23,571
our assessment
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Goal: Connect strengths of
individuals in their 60s with local
nonprofits and businesses who
can benefit from their experience
our approach
Boomers and Beyond Grand Rapids Community Foundation
• exploring attitudes• studying data• finding examples• learning best practices• recognizing opportunities
Assessment findings complete
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our results
Boomers and Beyond Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Research findings point to significant challenges related to organizational capacity
• Many NPO’s lack awareness• Many NPO’s lack both human
resources and volunteer management
• Strong local interest
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Potential strategies
Boomers and Beyond Grand Rapids Community Foundation
These can stand alone or build on one another
• Promising Practices Curriculum• Promising Practices Consortium• Leadership Legacy Institute• Virtual Next Chapter
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