Is it too late to engage the baby boomers as volunteers?

Constance — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:09:53 -0800

I have listened and participated in many debates recently that focus on why people volunteer and why those motivations are important. Clearly, if we understand why people in our neighbourhoods, communities, and our province volunteer – then we can further engage more people or access more time out of the volunteers we have. And this influx of volunteers will grow our organizations and build our communities. The role that volunteers play in our organizations uniquely distinguishes the community benefit sector (or nonprofit sector) from the public and private sectors in our country. Volunteers are our lifeblood. read more »

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Metcalf Foundation Starts a Conversation on Vocational Renewal for Nonprofit Leaders

Constance — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:14:39 -0700

For the last several years, the Metcalf Foundation has been exploring how best to support nonprofit leaders and their work. They have been asking:

• How do nonprofit leaders renew themselves in their profession, and how do their organizations and causes benefit when they do?

• Are there different ways we can come at renewal that are responsive to the realities in which people work? read more »

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Leadership

Is it too late to engage the baby boomers as volunteers?

Metcalf Foundation Starts a Conversation on Vocational Renewal for Nonprofit Leaders