Giving & Volunteering

A New Generation of Philanthropy

To bring fresh ideas and new ways of communicating to Madonna, the Foundation has launched madonna2545, a group for people in their 20s, 30s & 40s. Rather than a fundraising organization, this group sets its own agenda in support of the hospital with activities that will raise awareness of and involvement with Madonna among young community leaders.

To discover ways to make this group relevant to younger participants, the Foundation held focus groups of community leaders to share their perceptions of Madonna, their experiences volunteering, and their ideas on what would make a volunteer experience meaningful to them. Discussions centered on use of time, using members' strengths, convenient meeting schedules, fun ideas for possible events, and ways to participate. As we assemble the initial membership of madonna2545, we are excited to see how these new perspectives will impact the hospital.

If you are interested in more information about madonna2545, please contact Katie Dimon Graf, kgraf@madonna.org, 402.483.9410.