Summary of  foundational research for the & Question Grant Writing Course

Research

Managing Growth

http://www.abila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Abila-NonprofitResearchStudy-ManagingGrowth-20170710.pdf

Drowning in Paperwork, Distracted from Purpose

http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/research/pdf/drowninginpaperwork.pdf

2017 Fundraising Survey Effectiveness Report

http://afpfep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FEP2017Report4212017.pdf

State of the Nonprofit Sector 2015 Survey

http://www.nonprofitfinancefund.org/sites/default/files/nff/docs/2015-survey-brochure.pdf

Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising

http://www.haasjr.org/sites/default/files/resources/UnderDeveloped_CompassPoint_HaasJrFund_January%202013_0.pdf



Over the last ten years, the amount of information about the positive side of aging has increased. We now know that:

1. Our brains get better with age
2. You are at your most creative and potentially productive right now
3. Although there are challenges, the opportunities have never been better.

Link to these websites to see the latest research.

• Approaching 65: A Survey of Baby Boomers Turning 65 Years Old
  
• Working in Retirement is the New Normal for Middle Class Americans
  
• Buddy , Can You Spare a Job?
  
  
  
• The Metlife Study of How Purpose is Recession-Proof and Age Proof
  
  
  
• MacArthur Foundation Study
  

Met Life Mature Market Institute

Biggest Concerns among  Executive Women (2110) Study

• I will not have enough money to retire.....62%
• I will outlive my income...49%
• I will not have enough money for health care... 46%
• I will have become dependent or a burden on my family...32%
• I will not have enough money to support my family... 17%
• I will survive my spouse/partner...14%

Pew Research Study

• On Jan. 1, 2011, the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 65. Every day for the next 19 years, about 10,000 more will cross that threshold.
  

• By 2030, 18% of the nation's population will be at least 65. Today just 13% of Americans are ages 65 and older.

Met Life Mature Market Institute Study

• People with purpose in their lives tend to be happier
• Living the Good Life is strongly related to having a vision (having clarity about the path to the “Good Life”) and focus (knowing and concentrating on the most important things that will get you to your Good Life ).

• Having a life that reflects meaning, closely association with family and friends, remains the primary component of the Good Life for all age groups, despite financial instability.  

Met Life Mature Market Institute Elder Care Issues

• The estimated average additional health cost to employers is 8% more for those employees with elder-care responsibilities. 

• This differential in health care for care giving employees is estimated, conservatively, as costing U.S. employers $13.4 billion per year.

• Employees providing elder care were more likely to report fair or poor health, and are more likely to report depression, diabetes, hypertension, or pulmonary disease

Boomers in the Middle Mature Market Institute

• More than half of Middle Boomers still have children living at home, about half also have grandchildren. Two-thirds have at least one parent still alive

• More than 60% are working full-time, 8% work part-time, 6% are self-employed, 5% are looking for work, 7% are on disability and 8% are fully retired.

• Most Middle Boomers describe themselves as being in good health, but at the same time are concerned about being able to afford health care costs in the future.

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