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Student Loans: We All Seek Forgiveness

by Jonathan Wolfe on 22 Aug 2008 5

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently posted information about the Department of Education’s request for feedback on proposed regulations regarding implementation of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007.

Come again?

Basically, this new law forgives the remaining debt of student loan recipients who have worked as full-time “public service employees” for a period of 10 consecutive years while making their payments. In other words, you graduate, land a solid gig at a nonprofit, government agency, or other still-to-be-defined “public service” employer, and you won’t have to pay any more monthly debt owed after 10 years working there or remaining in the sector. Read more »

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From the Chronicle: "It's Time to Focus on a New Generation"

by Julia Rocchi on 20 Aug 2008 1

Many thanks to the Chronicle of Philanthropy for running an op-ed from our own Allison Fine on — what else? — Millennials! In this piece, Allison covers how Millennials can help nonprofits embrace social media for social change, and how the nonprofits need to understand this generation’s diverse roles as employees, volunteers, and activists.

Here’s an excerpt to whet your appetite:

Almost invariably, the first question posed by many nonprofit leaders is: “What is the best tool to reach young people?”

There is no one silver-bullet blog or Web site. Organizations must stop looking for the “killer app” to connect with millennials and start examining their own organizational culture. They must ask themselves:

  • Why do you want to connect with them?

  • What conversation do you want to have with them?

  • How open are you to listening to them?

  • What will you allow them to do that you don’t feel you have to control?

Find Allison’s recommendations (and the whole piece) here. Any questions/answers you think she missed? Share them with us!

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Chronicle Chat Follow-Up

by Allison Fine on 28 May 2008

I had a wonderful time chatting on the Chronicle of Philanthropy website yesterday. The interest was so high that I wasn’t able to answer all the questions. So, I wanted to get to a few more here so as not to leave folks out! Read more »

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Allison Fine "Live-Chats" with the Chronicle

by Kari Dunn Saratovsky on 28 May 2008

It’s no surprise that members of the Millennial Generation are finding new ways to promote, give to, and engage in causes they’re passionate about (largely through technology and their ever growing use of social networks).

So, why is it that so many nonprofits and foundations are finding it difficult to connect with and unlock some secret code to understanding this generation’s new rules for engagement?

Allison Fine answered this question and a whole lot more in yesterday’s live chat with the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Let’s keep the conversation going — if you have more questions, or want to expand on any of the topics raised in Tuesday’s forum, we hope you’ll use the Social Citizens blog to do just that.

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