Worth Repeating

“The Social Innovation Fund may be the signature philanthropic effort of the Obama era. And the competition is not among nonprofits applying for new money, but among foundations and other large intermediaries vying for the Administration's coveted seal of approval." -Rick Cohen, Blue Avocado

There IS no age limit to change

Engaging boomers in change. There’s been so much talk over the last decade about how we will handle the boomer generation as its workforce retires and ages. Why is it an assumption that retirement is a necessary byproduct of aging? Perhaps many wish to retire. But there are plenty of individuals who cannot imagine relinquishing their creative and productive energy just because they have reached a certain age. Let’s bust this myth of a golden retirement!

At ReVV 2010 we will hear from those tapping the wealth of skill and wisdom of this generation for good. New partnerships are bringing human capital to the social innovation ecosystem by leveraging the talent of boomers who want to continue growing and learning by transferring their skills to social ventures. Learn more about the work of these encore innovators and the organizations that support their journey from success to significance!

Watch stories of encore innovators here and here.

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