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Civic Ventures Names LaunchPad Winners
Over-45 social entrepreneurs who won include the founder of a Chinese cancer support group and an organic farmer researching homegrown bio-fuels.More from Nonprofit
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ReServe Pairs Experienced Workers With Nonprofits
ReServe helps place retired professionals in part-time jobs in New York and expands to Baltimore and Miami later this year.
Sports
From Ad Exec to Scuba Therapist
A former Tribune Co. executive created Diveheart, a novel nonprofit that aids disabled children and adults through underwater rehab.
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Kick-Starting a New Wave of Filmmakers
Artistic micro-philanthropy site Kickstarter.com teams with the Sundance Institute to nurture indie filmmakers. Boomers, of course, are welcome to apply.
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2010 Minerva Awards Honor Women Who Make a Difference
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The Nonprofit Option
Looking to start a nonprofit business? Here's how to get started.
Books
Marc Freedman's Encore Careers Reading List
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Actress Offers Homeless Women Starring Roles
A weekly acting class at a Boston women's shelter has produced Girl Talk, a 15-member theater troupe.
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From For-Profit to Nonprofit
Former corporate lawyer shares how to ditch the grind and find meaningful nonprofit work.Nonprofit
Encore Fellowships Help Execs Switch to Nonprofit Work
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Couple's Sweet Tooth Yields Sweet Success
Book excerpt: Botanist and pediatrician indulge their passion for chocolate to create good works enterprises.
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Changing the World, $5 at a Time
Anna McDonnell entered the world of online micro-philanthropy to help at-risk girls.
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Book Excerpt: Encore
Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life.
Giving Back
Medical Volunteers Offer Free Care Nationwide
Retired doctors are joining a growing philanthropic effort to give back to the community while staying in the medicine game.
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