A Jewish Federation Courts Support From Secular Gen Xers
The Associated finds that meeting the needs of post-boomers, who are less likely than their elders to practice a religion, has helped the nearly century-old group plant seeds for the future.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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A Conservation Group Gives Gen X Donors the Data They Want
Panthera makes changes in how it communicates with big donors to satisfy their desire for results — and adjusts to their preference for restricted giving.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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University’s Kid-Friendly Events Bring Gen X Parents Back to Their Alma Mater
Rochester Institute of Technology’s on-campus innovation festival lays the groundwork for next-generation alumni.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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A Community Fund Tailors Its Appeal to Gen X Donors
In neighborhoods and online, the Denver Foundation works to draw in a cohort committed to hands-on philanthropy.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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Words in Action: 4 Videos Inspired by the FrameWorks Institute’s Work
Climate change, addiction treatment, and equity in education funding are among the causes the nonprofit communications think tank has studied. Here are some examples of how its findings are being used to advance public understanding of complex issues.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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Common Ground: Police and Teenagers Go From Strangers to Friends
The first moments of the Police Youth Challenge in Baltimore rarely seem promising, with participants eyeing each other warily, but the barriers fall quickly during a day of team-oriented fun.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Philanthropy Won’t Solve Big Problems Unless It Stops Obsessing About Metrics
The emphasis on measurable performance targets often shortchanges important missions that are not as easily quantified, an executive with the Aspen Institute argues.
By MAUREEN CONWAY
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A Museum Reboots Its Gala, Connects to Its Mission, and Raises $1 Million
With acrobats and cocktail-themed science experiments, Exploratorium aims to make its annual fundraiser a can’t-miss event on San Francisco’s social calendar.
By Peter Olsen-Phillips
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