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An example of this is Habitat for Humanity, which partners with needy families to build their own homes. The average age of volunteers who work at a building site is less than the average age of typical direct-mail donors who financially support the organization.

But there’s more
Fear of a dying donor base isn’t the only issue of concern to nonprofit organizations. In this age-phobic time when commercial marketers often favor younger consumers, some fundraisers try to exclude older supporters by aiming for younger donor bases.