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Nonprofit Groups Lag in Recruiting Older Workers, Report Says
Nonprofit groups lag significantly behind government agencies and businesses in their efforts to keep and recruit older workers, a new report concludes – and that could jeopardize their ability to fill a growing number of job vacancies. “Many nonprofit leaders, boards, and funders show little…
Author: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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How Will We Reach the 'Tipping Point' in a New Movement for Older Americans?
At the beginning of every nonprofit movement – whether it succeeds or fails – the founders probably feel like Odysseus. No matter how much momentum you start with, and how many battles you win in creating an idea and whipping up enthusiasm for it, actually…
Author: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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HHS Announces More Than $13 Million for Community Prevention Programs for Older Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ — HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the release of more than $13 million to 16 states to improve the health and quality of life for older Americans. This announcement, part of a collaboration with The Atlantic Philanthropies announced earlier this…
Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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John R. Healy, CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, to Step Down in September 2007
HAMILTON, Bermuda The Atlantic Philanthropies announced today that its chief executive officer, John R. Healy, will step down in September 2007. Mr Healy, who was appointed CEO for a five-year term in September 2001, has agreed to extend his term for an additional year before…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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ITNAmerica Awarded $3.45 Million Grant for National Development
ITNAmerica Awarded $3.45 Million Grant for National Development. 90 Bridge Street Westbrook, Maine 04092. Westbrook- ITNAmerica, the national non-profit organization with a mission to support the replication of Greater Portland’s Independent Transportation Network® (ITN), will receive a $3.45 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to…
Author: ITNAmerica
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ICI Sees 72% Increase in Immigration Queries & Launches New Information Guides On The Rights of Immigrants in Ireland
PRESS RELEASE The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) today announced that some4,500 people sought information and support from the organisation’s Information Service in the 12 months to the end of July 2005. This represented a massive 72% increase on the numbers availing of the organisation’s…
Author: Immigration Council of Ireland
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Simmons College Receives $1.8 Million to Ready New Generation of Vietnamese Librarians for Leadership Roles
Simmons to help developing nation rebuild its information and education systems BOSTON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Simmons College has received $1.8 million to prepare a new generation of Vietnamese librarians for key leadership positions to run some of the country’s largest university libraries and help…
Author: PRNewswire
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Hurricane Fund for the Elderly Formed to Assist Older Adults in the Gulf Coast Region
Hurricane Fund for the Elderly Formed to Assist Older Adults in the Gulf Coast Region The federal Administration on Aging (AoA) has called upon the nation’s leading aging organizations to provide much needed assistance to older adults affected by the recent hurricanes. In response to…
Author: Grantmakers in Aging (GIA)
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What is Strategic Learning
and How Do You Develop an Organizational Culture that Encourages It? The Evaluation Exchange Volume XI, No. 2, Summer 2005 Issue Topic: Evaluation Methodology Ask the Expert John A. Healy, Director of Strategic Learning and Evaluation at The Atlantic Philanthropies, shares ways to position learning…
Author: The Evaluation Exchange
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Nonprofits Adopting a For-Profit Model
By MILLIE MUNSHI NEW YORK — Dan Cardinali is running his nonprofit organization like a business. Communities In Schools, a national dropout prevent program, went through a painful process last year similar to a cooperate reorganization that included program cuts and layoffs. Working with a…
Author: The New York Times