Encore Talent Works
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This document summarizes Encore Talent Works, a toolkit that provides nonprofit leaders with resources for leveraging experienced talent aged 50+. It highlights the transferable skills of "Encore People" including marketing, finance, and operations. Research found that Encore talent positively impacted communities, social missions, and organizational capacity. The toolkit guides nonprofits through attracting, recruiting, selecting, and engaging Encore talent. It provides examples of Encore volunteers and employees making impact at organizations across sectors.
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- 1. Encore Talent Works Preview the go-to toolkit for hiring managers and nonprofit leaders to leverage experienced talent Powered by Supported by
- 3. About The Talent Adults 50+ with the experience and drive to improve their communities Read success stories of Encore People including
- 4. Encore Talent’s Value 1. Transferable skills (marketing, finance, tech, HR, operations, project management, etc.) 2. Hit the ground running – able to deliver from Day 1 3. Extensive professional and personal networks A growing movement: 4.5M adults aged 50-70 already engaged in purpose-driven work 21M want encores by 2020 Encore.org 2014 survey
- 5. Nonprofits and governments across the country are already leveraging encore talent How You Benefit
- 6. Impact examples State of Michigan: Rhonda Henderson Fields built on business skills to lead a first-ever customer survey effort for the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Phoenix Conservatory of Music: retired Intel engineer and music-lover Jim McNerney developed new music studios and a music technology curriculum, generating additional revenues. Aspiranet: Lou Silberman leveraged high school curriculum development and teaching skills to implement staff development and training plans for 3,000 social service agency employees.
- 7. Significant benefits from experienced talent 91% positively impacted community 79% positively impacted social mission 73% positively impacted organizational capacity The Encore Impact Project: a Study of Encore Talent at Work, 2016 Research on 1,700 encore volunteers and employees:
- 8. Explore Assess Plan Design 1. Read about innovative models 2. Check your readiness to engage experienced talent 3. Identify high-value opportunities 4. Consider a pilot Get Started
- 9. Attract Recruit Select Onboard Engage 1. Use images that showcase older adults 2. Highlight impact in job descriptions 3. Recruit through networking, word-of-mouth, Encore Network programs and social media 4. Master behavioral interviews to gauge transferable skills and culture fit Hire Encore & Tap Volunteers
- 10. Find Encore Talent Encore Fellowships Network: In a dozen locations, these fellowships provide high- impact talent & help individuals transition to social-purpose work The Encore Network: Find organizations building nonprofit capacity and offering resources for encore-seekers. The Encore Program Map Search by location or keyword
- 11. “You’re doing your organization a disservice if you don’t think about boomers as a resource…. They have great experience and networks that will help you accomplish a lot more than you could without them.” -- Brandy Kramer, Volunteer Director, Spring Institute Your colleagues are convinced
- 12. Dive right in Encore People Find real examples of people bringing their skills and experience to social impact organizations. Impact examples Learn how a diverse range of organizations are benefiting from leveraging encore talent. Resources: Programs Check out these local and national resources to help find encore talent.