Our Newsletter: SparkUpdate

January 31, 2012 | Connecting Generations, Working Toward Common Goals

Do people in their sixties have anything to say to young people today? Being in my sixties myself, I certainly think so!

Exhibit 1: Karen Pittman's column on what bolstered her ambitions and achievements coming of age in the 1960s.

Young people certainly have a lot to say to the older generation too.

Exhibit 2: The Millennials' Blueprint for building a stronger future, for themselves and the nation they will inherit.

This week we offer tips on using old and new modes of communications to make your case to funders and/or policymakers.

Last week, the State of the Union shone a national spotlight on high school dropout rates and college costs. We've pulled together some explanations, reactions and research that should inform efforts to boost graduation rates in high school and college.

On Feb. 13, the President will submit his blueprint for next year's federal budget to Congress and the House is sure to propose a markedly different budget outline, sparking more debate over whether we're spending too much or allocating our resources in all the wrong places. Check out the best charts I've seen on the federal budget - the source of our current deficit and where our money goes.

The Republican presidential campaign moves on from Florida tonight. We and our partners (and you're invited!) continue to work for inclusion of child and youth issues in the election discussions with our Kids 2012 campaign.

Need a little more info on the rules and regulations for nonprofits in an election year? Join the collaborative webinar today. It's not too late to register.

Here's to making a difference in 2012!
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