EPISODE · Feb 11, 2019 · 30 MIN
Moving Lives Forward - WANT IMPACT….TRY THIS!
from Portland Radio Project · host Portland Radio Project
Nonprofits tackle some of the most intractable problems in our society. They do this typically under-resourced but with great passion for their mission. What do they do when they need a specific professional skill to build more mission capacity? Here’s where the encore movement comes in. It’s a phenomenon that’s been gathering momentum for a decade as part of a renewed cultural focus on the social impact that older, experienced professionals can have. With their specialized knowledge and years of experience, these pro bono professionals have the potential to be a huge boon to nonprofits seeking expert help. Learn how this social movement is coming to fruition – and how nonprofits can benefit – by listening to the first episode of the Moving Lives Forward Podcast: Want Impact….Try This! This episode covers… What is the encore movement and why is it important? How is the movement showing up in the Portland metro area? Who is attracted to serve as a professionally skilled volunteer? What’s in it for them? Why would a nonprofit embrace this type of volunteerism? And more!
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Nonprofits tackle some of the most intractable problems in our society. They do this typically under-resourced but with great passion for their mission. What do they do when they need a specific professional skill to build more mission capacity? Here’s where the encore movement comes in. It’s a phenomenon that’s been gathering momentum for a decade as part of a renewed cultural focus on the social impact that older, experienced professionals can have. With their specialized knowledge and years of experience, these pro bono professionals have the potential to be a huge boon to nonprofits seeking expert help. Learn how this social movement is coming to fruition – and how nonprofits can benefit – by listening to the first episode of the Moving Lives Forward Podcast: Want Impact….Try This! This episode covers… What is the encore movement and why is it important? How is the movement showing up in the Portland metro area? Who is attracted to serve as a professionally skilled volunteer? What’s in it for them? Why would a nonprofit embrace this type of volunteerism? And more!
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