Do you know of someone in their 60s or older who is truly reinventing what it means to be an innovator in the social sector?Civic Ventures, a San Francisco-based think tank and incubator, recognizes the incredible social capital represented in older adults. With funding from The Atlantic Philanthropies and The John Templeton Foundation, the organization is launching a campaign to recognize, invest in, and inspire this group of innovators.
They are offering The Purpose Prize.
The hallmark of this campaign is a prestigious new prize to five exceptional individuals over the age of 60 who are defying societal expectations by channeling their creativity and talent to address critical social problems at the local, regional, or national level. Sixty semi-finalists for The Purpose Prize -- "Sixty at Sixty+" -- will receive national recognition for their work.
Five $100,000 investments in Americans who are using their life experience and creativity to transform our nation and defy expectations for the second half of life.
Nominations are due by February 28, 2006.
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