Friday, March 30, 2007

Welcome to the Whistler Question!-Choir, drama club and AWARE group receive a total of $1,000

Welcome to the Whistler Question!: "Choir, drama club and AWARE group receive a total of $1,000
Jennifer Miller
jmiller@whistlerquestion.com
After a fairly long deliberation process, the Whistler Youth Foundation (YWF) has announced the recipients of its 2007 grants. The grants are awarded by young people, for youth-oriented, non-profit projects in the Whistler community."

Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser - News

Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser - News: "Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser
Dan Merica
Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: News

For any club, the most difficult task in their operation is making sure they have enough money to effectively carry out their mission statement. Habitat for Humanity at Bentley has taken a unique approach to the fundraising process.

Each semester Bentley determines the amount of money each club will get. However, with only some funding coming from the Bentley administration, there are still gaps in every clubs budget that are filled by fundraising. With many clubs using similar fundraising techniques, it takes some creativity to make a fundraiser effective."

Gaining more than a tan on Spring Break - Features

Gaining more than a tan on Spring Break - Features: "While most college students spent their Spring Breaks recovering from the stresses of school, 73 Keene State College students spent their week off helping others.

As part of Alternative Spring Break, five groups of students were sent to cities in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi, to lend a hand rebuilding communities and cleaning the environment."

Thursday, March 29, 2007

With a Charity for Soldiers, Youths Make Recycling Pay - New York Times

With a Charity for Soldiers, Youths Make Recycling Pay - New York Times: "But after a long day at school, after softball and chorus and cheerleading, Brittany Bergquist, 16, and her brother, Robbie, 15, come home to an extracurricular activity remarkable even among the high-achieving teenagers in this well-to-do Boston suburb: They run a nonprofit — with a hand from their parents — that has raised $1 million for phone cards for American troops overseas."

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > There Will Be a Minga!

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > There Will Be a Minga!: "There Will Be a Minga!

If you have ever had any doubts about the value of youth in philanthropy, Craig Kielburger is living proof that one is never too young to become a philanthropist and activist.

Born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, Kielburger was just 12 years old when he happened to see an article in the newspaper that would have a profound effect. He read about another 12-year-old boy on the other side of the world who had been murdered near his home in Pakistan. The young boy had been abandoned at age four and sent to work in a carpet factory, weaving rugs that would eventually end up in countries such as Canada and the United States."

Monday, March 26, 2007

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized: "Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized

At this year’s AFP International Conference on Fundraising, the Diversity Art Showcase, sponsored by The Alford Group, features artwork by students from the Dallas area who attend The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas, a private school whose student body includes students from 12 foreign countries. The artwork was selected by AFP, and a panel of judges determined the first-, second- and third-place winners, as well as those receiving honorable mention."

MyWestTexas.com - Children's mural represents 'a safe place'

MyWestTexas.com - Children's mural represents 'a safe place': "Even the hole in the tree on the mural plays a significant role. It represents a safe place, Townsend explained. 'We all need a safe place,' she added.

Some Students in Philanthropy chapters, including the chapters of Odessa College and the University of Texas at the Permian Basin (UTPB), provided partial funding for the mural.

Debra Westmoreland is the coordinator and instructor for UTPB and Odessa College's Students in Philanthropy chapters, a project of the Abell-Hanger Foundation."

Daily Herald | DuPage County-School recognized nationally for AIDS ministry in Africa

Daily Herald | DuPage County: "Recognition was never the goal. But this year the school beat out dozens of contenders nationwide to be named winner of the national Association For Fundraising Professionals’ William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy in the age 5-to-17 category.

The Academy students were nominated for the prestigious award by the Chicago AFP chapter and will pick up their prize Tuesday at the national association’s convention in Dallas.

The gathering will feature noted speakers including actress Brooke Shields and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong."

Friday, March 23, 2007

More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before

More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before: "More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before


For Kawthar Ali, community service is as critical as college classes or her part-time job working with children.

A veteran of numerous volunteer efforts, the University of Michigan-Dearborn senior spent her spring break this month repairing Louisiana homes destroyed by Hurricane Rita. She was one of 300 students who gave up traditional revelry for old-fashioned philanthropy."

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Lambda Chi Alpha hosts annual Watermelon Fest - News

Lambda Chi Alpha hosts annual Watermelon Fest - News: "his week the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity is hosting Watermelon Fest, the fraternity's annual philanthropy event, and is aiming to donate 1,000 pounds of canned goods and at least $300 to the Capital Area Food Bank.

According to the chapter's Web site, Watermelon Fest features Olympic-style competitions between sororities at GW and other D.C. area schools."

Norwin graduates play key role in philanthropy event | YourNorwin.com

Norwin graduates play key role in philanthropy event | YourNorwin.com: "Every college has a tradition.

For two Norwin High School graduates, their time at Penn State University was highlighted by what the university deems 'the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world.'

Michael Funk and Amy Noblick, both of North Huntingdon, were two of the more than 700 dancers and 3,000 organizers in a 46-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon -- known as THON."

Monday, March 19, 2007

Sierra Sun - Community-Soroptimists look to next generation

Sierra Sun - Community: "The Soroptimists International of Truckee-Donner are spreading the word that philanthropy can start with any woman, at any age — and a group of local students are catching on.
The S Club, a volunteer group for girls at Sierra High, is the high school version of Soroptimists and is coordinated by the women’s group.
Through participation in the S Club, 18 young ladies are meeting influential role models and are learning the value of community service."

Around Indiana

Around Indiana: "Youth Philanthropy Council taking grant applications

The Floyd County Youth Philanthropy Council is accepting applications for grants from organizations that work with young people."

Friday, March 16, 2007

NJ Jewish News | Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver

NJ Jewish News | Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver: "Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver

by Johanna Ginsberg
NJJN Staff Writer

Jennifer Schechner, 15, of Short Hills was overwhelmed by the number of her peers who want to give their money away. One of 107 teens attending a teen philanthropy conference in Denver March 30 to April 3, she said, “I thought ours was an isolated program. But it turns out it’s a nationwide thing. It was overwhelming in a great way,” she said a few days after the conference."

Thursday, March 15, 2007

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News: "Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council members wound down their year Sunday by awarding grants to six area organizations.

It's the same work council members have done since the group began four years ago as part of the Hutchinson Community Foundation"

Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News

Article on Youthgive from Gift HUB

Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News: "Youthgive in the News

Youthgive exists to grow the next generation of givers. ('Give your child the gift of philanthropy.') A labor of love by two of my favorite people, Jenny Yancey and Dan Siegle, Youthgive has been profiled on ABC-KGO News in the San Francisco area. Helping children develop into happy, well-adjusted, generous-hearted citizens is an ideal for so many families, whether wealthy or not. Youthgive will, when fully implemented be, an ambitious national effort, with projects in many local communities."

Ryan Humble will speak

better business bureau: "Ryan Humble, a Las Cruces Mayfield High School senior and president of the junior board of The Stocker Foundation, will speak at the monthly meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Texas El Paso Chapter from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the El Paso Club in the Chase Bank Building, 201 E. Main."

Latest Philanthropy Trend: Giving Away Bar Mitzvah Gifts - March 15, 2007 - The New York Sun

Latest Philanthropy Trend: Giving Away Bar Mitzvah Gifts - March 15, 2007 - The New York Sun: "The latest movers and shakers on the philanthropy scene may now be in the middle of a game of freeze dance.

Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force — with many giving away their monetary gifts totaling millions annually."

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Freshmen award $10,000 to nonprofits - News

Freshmen award $10,000 to nonprofits - News: "University student Elizabeth Perry thinks many people don't pay a lot of attention to ex-convicts. In fact, she thinks more people should support former prisoners and their capacity to change. That's why she decided to select Sponsors, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps ex-offenders integrate back into society, to receive grant money.

Perry and her classmates, who are enrolled in the University's Freshman Seminar in American Philanthropy, gathered together Monday to award $10,000 to two Eugene nonprofit groups. The recipients were Sponsors, Inc. and the Relief Nursery, Inc., an organization that provides family preservation services for low-income families. Throughout the term, said course instructor Paul Elstone, students in the seminar narrowed down a list of possible nonprofit candidates, finally granting these two groups $5,000 each,"

Monday, March 12, 2007

"Nonprofit groups fret over passing the torch

metro: "Nonprofit groups fret over passing the torch

by amy zimmer / metro new york

MAR 12, 2007

MANHATTAN. The hot topic at this weekend’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network conference was the looming leadership gap. Seventy percent of nonprofit executive directors in the New York region are expected to leave their jobs by 2010, according to a survey by the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.

“I’m not worried about the next generation of lawyers or investment bankers, but I am worried about the next generation of nonprofit leaders,” said Michael Brotchner, 33, a former YNPN board member. “Compared to the corporate sector, there’s much less available for professional development.”"

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Nonprofits in Del. miss MBNA

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Nonprofits in Del. miss MBNA: "A year after one of the most beneficent corporate giants in Delaware's history was swallowed up by Bank of America, the nonprofit sector in Delaware is struggling to adjust to life without a guardian angel."

TimesDispatch.com | Pancake dinner to aid Relay for Life

TimesDispatch.com | Pancake dinner to aid Relay for Life:
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"by Richard 'Roo' Goodall Jr., who died at 12 after a long battle with cancer. In 2006, Richard was posthumously named youth philanthropist of the year by the central Virginia chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

JTA.org -- Building identity through service

JTA.org -- Building identity through service: "Benjamin Gittleson has some unusual weekend plans. On Sunday he’ll take the half-hour ride from Gaithersburg, Md., to the northeastern area of Washington for a day in the park — Watts Branch Park, once known for drug pushers and addicts, piles of decaying trash and thatches


Benjamin will be joining 100 to 150 other area teens from the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute on Sunday in a day-long clean-up effort at the city park.

“A lot of high-schoolers see community service as something they’re not looking forward to,” says Benjamin, a 10th-grader at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md. “This activity, among others we do, is enjoyable, and you really feel like you’re bettering the community and making a big difference. I’m looking forward to it. It exposes you to a totally different area.”"

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH: "Youth Engaged in Philanthropy awards grant to Epworth youth
Marion Star Staff Reports

MARION - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, a youth council dedicated to grant making, volunteerism and leadership in Marion County, has awarded $1,500 to Epworth United Methodist Church's youth group. YEP seeks out and funds service projects with local youth organizations. It is supported in its activities by the Marion Community Foundation."

Friday, March 09, 2007

Research shows today's college students more generous - Other Campuses

Research shows today's college students more generous - Other Campuses: "Research shows today's college students more generous
Issue date: 3/9/07 Section: Other Campuses
Originally published: 3/9/07 at 12:07 AM EST Last update: 3/9/07 at 12:07 AM EST

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (U-WIRE) - In a society where popular culture focuses on the partying habits of young celebrities, a spoiled image of the high school and college-age generation begins to emerge.

Freshman Katie Lostroscio is doing her part to change that. After helping raise more than $26,000 for the victims of the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, Lostroscio now directs her philanthropic efforts to the tragedy in Darfur."

Thursday, March 08, 2007

The Amherst Student

The Amherst Student: "Habitat Preps for Spring Break

By Kelcey DePass, Contributing Writer & Normandy Vincent, Contributing Writer. Published Wednesday March 7, 2007

This past fall semester, the Amherst Chapter of Habitat for Humanity secured room for 13 students to participate on a Spring Break build in Biloxi, Miss. During the preliminary meetings, an overwhelming number of Amherst students expressed interest in the trip, far exceeding the 13 original spots. Luckily, Smith College was preparing a comparable Habitat trip to New Orleans and graciously welcomed 15 eager Amherst students. In theory, there was a spot for all."

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Youth Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award

PRESS RELEASE

Youth Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award: "outh Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award



PHILADELPHIA, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kimmie Weeks, once a ten year-old African war survivor and now acclaimed international youth activist, has won a 2007 BRICK Award, which honors those who do something to change the world before they are 25 years old.

Selected from more than 1,000 applicants, Weeks will receive what CNN has dubbed an 'Oscar of youth service awards.' Weeks was chosen in the 'Global Impact' category. BRICK Award winners receive $10,000 for their causes from Do Something, a nonprofit dedicated to youth action."

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News: "Philanthropy council awards spring grants

By Amy Conkling

The Hutchinson News
Waddell Reed

aconkling@hutchnews.com

Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council members wound down their year Sunday by awarding grants to six area organizations."

Monday, March 05, 2007

The Pinnacle

The Pinnacle: "Hollister girl has a history of giving

When Aviana 'Avi' Guaracha received the 2006 Philanthropist Award from the Community Foundation for San Benito County, it was no surprise to people who know her. The 11-year-old Hollister girl has been involved with fund-raising since she was just 3.

The 5th grader doesn't look like your typical philanthropist. Dressed in sneakers, jeans and a hoodie, Guaracha looks like any other 'tween. She has a bright, toothy smile and a head full of dark curls. She was soft-spoken the day she met with the newspaper and let her mother do some of the boasting for her, but above all she was confident."

Features - Professional Fundraising

Features - Professional Fundraising: "From RAGS to riches

RAG fundraising


Every weekend hundreds of students squash themselves into sweaty minibuses and travel around the country to shake buckets for charity. GEMMA WARE discovers that despite their increasing debt and reputation for laziness, students can make very good and professional fundraisers

Students are not obvious targets for fundraisers. With bank balances consistently in the red, addresses that change every academic year, and friends with little money to offer

them in sponsorship, they aren’t high on the prospect list. Some face-to-face suppliers have even gone so far as to tell their staff not to sign up students they happen to stop on the street. Yet when the tables are turned and it is students doing the ask, charities are only too keen to get them on board."