The rewards and benefits of a multigenerational work force were discussed at a "Crossing Generations" meeting of nonprofit leaders convened in June 2009 by Civic Ventures and the Building Movement Project, and made possible by the MetLife Foundation.

For a report on that meeting – including a summary of the dialogue, the recommendations, and a list of participants – click here.

This report provides guidance to nonprofits interested in recruiting and retaining employees of all ages. What kinds of benefits and rewards will be most likely to attract and retain a multigenerational staff?

Author Laura Reeves is chief talent officer with the American Cancer Society. Read the report.

This report explores what lies ahead for nonprofit leaders as they approach traditional retirement age and contemplate leaving their jobs. What kinds of encore careers are open to them? And how can these experienced leaders continue to contribute?

Author Stephanie Clohesy, a former nonprofit executive director herself, consults with major philanthropic and nonprofit groups on organizational change and innovation.

Read the report.

MARCIE PITT-CATSOUPHES - How much can a workplace bend? Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, Co-Director of the Center on Aging and Work/Workplace Flexibility at Boston College, talks about flexibility in the workplace, and the ways it can benefit the older worker.

This report by renowned Northeastern University labor economist Barry Bluestone predicts that there could be at least 5 million potential job vacancies in the United States, nearly half of them in education, health care, government and nonprofit organizations.

By Glenn Ruffenach and Kelly Greene. Three Rivers Press, 2007
The new The Wall Street Journal. Complete Retirement Guidebook: How to Plan It, Live It and Enjoy It assesses the pros and cons in a chapter called “To Work or Not to Work,” (and also includes sections on balancing engagement and freedom and volunteering).
Price: $14.95
Available online at www.randomhouse.com

Consumer Reports has summarized Seven Smart Reasons not to retire early.

Bridgestar's Transition to the Nonprofit Sector portal contains a trove of information for people considering making the switch from for-profit work to nonprofit organizations.

A growing number of boomers are choosing encore careers with the Peace Corps. The 50+ Volunteers section of its Web site answers frequently asked questions and includes an online application.

For more information, check out the Encore.org blog post about the Peace Corps.