Event Description: For the first time in history, four generations are volunterring and engaged in the community. This provides a great opportunity for nonprofits, but can also pose some challenges in recruitment, retention of these diverse audiences. Join Melissa Newton with the Kentuck yCommission on Community Volunteerism and Service to learn different marketing strategies (including Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking tools), preferences, motivations, and habits of the four generations that need to be understood to successfully engage them in the work of your organization. We'll also learn about the new Kennedy Serve America Act and other volunteerism initiatives-AmeriCorps, Citizens Cops, Learn & Serve America and more. Registration fee: $40-Nonprofit Network members, $60-potential members Registration due: Noon, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. To register online and for more information please visit the website or call. Directions:
1451 University Drive Lexington, KY 40546