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Advocacy Affinity Group

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Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]

Coffee & Conversation: Starting & Sustaining an Encore Organization – Leveraging Partnerships for Growth and Impact

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At our August meeting, we talked about collaborations, alliances, and partnerships -- building relationships and making connections that strengthen our efforts. We'll pick up where we left off in this conversation in our September 27 meeting, with a focus on marketing and outreach. How can we leverage partnerships to increase visibility, boost participation, grow membership, […]

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Filling The Talent Pipeline With Workers Over 50

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The Encore Network invites you to join us in celebrating Workforce Development Month,  commemorated each September by governmental organizations, businesses, and Chambers of Commerce. You will learn more about: The role that over 650 Workforce Centers and Boards across the US play in supporting older adults in seeking and securing work. The new Employers Guide […]

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50+ Employment Affinity Group

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People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]

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Intergenerational Affinity Group

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The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]

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Advocacy Affinity Group

Zoom meeting
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]

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Coffee & Conversation: Starting & Sustaining an Encore Organization – Building Capacity with Partnerships

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How do you make a startup or early-stage encore organization immediately stronger and more impactful? Through collaborations, alliances, and partnerships! Our next session will focus on building relationships and making connections that add expertise, build visibility, help with promotion, and bring in revenue. Share your experiences, hear the stories of others, learn what works and […]

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50+ Employment Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]

Free

Intergenerational Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]

Free

Advocacy Affinity Group

Zoom meeting
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]

Free

How to Use the Age-Friendly Employers Guide to Reach Employers and Other Audiences

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Since we launched the Age-Friendly Employers Guide in May, it has generated much excitement and interest! In this members-only special session, we will demonstrate how Encore Network Members can present the guide as part of their outreach to employers and others who can benefit from the guide. We will provide and run through a flexible, […]

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50+ Employment Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]

Free

Intergenerational Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]

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Coffee & Conversation: Starting an Encore Organization

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In  April, a group of Encore Network members held a lively Coffee Chat about starting and sustaining an Encore Initiative. We will be continuing this conversation on June 28 where we'll discuss specific organizational topics, like planning for leadership succession, budget and fiscal responsibilities, marketing, advocacy, community collaborations, scaling, and funding. If these topics resonate […]

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Coffee & Conversation: A Deeper Dive into Encore Entrepreneurship

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The Kauffman Foundation estimates that one in five new entrepreneurs are between 55 to 64 years old. However, older founders receive significantly less venture funding and they are currently underrepresented in startup incubators and education programs.  At the same time, there may be a lack of awareness regarding the entrepreneurship programs and services offered by […]

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Advocacy Affinity Group

Zoom meeting
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]

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Marketing to Active Agers: What You Need to Know

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Young at heart and flush with cash, they’re the tech-loving, gym-using, trendsetting, fun-seeking, fashion-shopping, car-buying, food-experimenting, ad-consuming marketer’s dream. Yet, Active Aging consumers are often ignored by businesses and by society in general. This demographic spends close to $3 trillion on products and services every year. They are consumers the likes of which we have […]

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50+ Employment Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]

Free

Intergenerational Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]

Free

Advocacy Affinity Group

Zoom meeting
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]

Free

Age is Now a Strategic Imperative: Launch of the Age-Friendly Employer Guide

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We all know that age bias against older workers is based on dated stereotypes. Recent research refutes these stereotypes in very compelling terms. Older adults not only add knowledge and experience, but their presence in the workplace improves productivity, innovation, stability, and profitability for employers that hire and retain them. In today’s marketplace, age is […]

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50+ Employment Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]

Free

Intergenerational Affinity Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of The Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. May 9 Agenda: This meeting features Derenda Schubert, founder and executive director of Bridge Meadows in Portland, Oregon. Derenda will tell her origin story and outline the […]

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Advocacy Affinity Group

Zoom meeting
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]

Free