The Clock Is Ticking . . . Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
Boomers are leaving the workforce--soon. Do you have a plan to replace
them? How do you relate to GenX and Gen@ employees, volunteers, and
donors? What are you doing--today--to adjust your services, your
outreach, your mission?
Generational change presents as many opportunities for nonprofits as
challenges. In Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for Your
Nonprofit, nonprofit mission expert Peter Brinckerhoff tells you what
to expect and how to plan for it. From iPod policies to recruiting
younger board members, Brinckerhoff shows how you can address
generational trends, today, to keep your nonprofit organization relevant
and able to meet the changing needs of your staff, volunteers, donors,
and the community you serve.
Six trends, and what to do about them
Generations examines six generational trends that will affect
everything you do:
- financial stress
- technological acceleration
- diversity of population
- redefining the family
- MeBranding
- work-life balance
You'll come away with an understanding of these trends and how they will
impact your nonprofit. Individual chapters provide in-depth information
on how to deal with generation issues in each area of your
organization--staff, board, volunteers, clients, marketing, technology,
and finances. Practical tools help you take action This hands-on guide
includes the Generational Self-Assessment Tool. This tool gives you a
baseline to measure your success as you bring generations into your
planning.
Throughout the book, you'll find real-life examples that illustrate key
points. You'll also find practical ideas that you can use immediately.
Finally, the book includes keys points and discussion questions--because
you need to get your staff and board involved in this discussion today.
The wake-up call been given to nonprofit boards and staff alike: now is
the time to plan for generational change.
