"We're hearing from everywhere that there is a significant increase in young people deciding they want to work in the nonprofit sector," said Sara E. Melendez, the president and chief executive of Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofit organizations in Washington.
Philip Whiteman, the chief executive of the sector skills council Semta, agrees.
Sara E. Meléndez, the chief executive of Independent Sector, also urged caution when using a guide.
chief executive of Independent Sector, an umbrella group for nonprofits, on tax proposals that they fear could reduce charitable contributions.
Sara Melendez, chief executive of Independent Sector, an association of nonprofit groups in Washington, said that boomers were indeed having an impact.
Michael Suess, member of the managing board of Siemens and chief executive of energy sector, said: "Our decision to construct a production facility for offshore wind turbines in England is part of our global strategy.
"Normally, every nonprofit is focused on its own particular mission, whether saving the environment, or helping children, or imbuing a greater appreciation for art," said Diana Aviv, the chief executive of Independent Sector, an umbrella group for nonprofits that helped organize this week's effort.
"It's not uncommon for me to hear of over 100 applications for a nonprofit position, sometimes many more than that, and many more Ivy League college graduates applying than before," said Diana Aviv, chief executive of Independent Sector, a trade group for nonprofits.
We asked nine chief executives of voluntary sector organisations what they think 2017 will bring.
Les Berglass is the founder of Berglass + Associates, an executive search firm focused on the consumer goods sector.
