Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Orlando Philanthropy Examiner: Bringing Up Philanthropy

Orlando Philanthropy Examiner: Bringing Up Philanthropy: "At ages four and six, I am still wondering if my children are going to grow into compassionate, philanthropic young men or the type who only give occasionally at Christmas and during natural disasters. But I am doing what I can and praying for God to take care of the rest. A recent article by Tiffany Stuart in the monthly Focus on the Family magazine outlined four principles for “Raising Kids Who Care.” These are:

1. Lead by example.
2. Family service.
3. Use the power of media.
4. Let kids care."

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Kids Donate Allowance Money To A Greensboro Charity | digtriad.com | Triad, NC | Local News

Kids Donate Allowance Money To A Greensboro Charity | digtriad.com | Triad, NC | Local News: "Greensboro, NC-- Three kids in Greensboro decided they could do more than spend their allowance money on themselves.

They decided to spread their wealth and give to a charitable organization that helps others.

Tuesday morning, 13 year-old Jake Froelich, 11 year-old brother Harrison Froelich and their 7 year-old sister Lucy walked into United Way of Greensboro and handed them $167 in cash."

Teenager prepares for 8,000-mile charity bike challenge (From Daily Echo)

Teenager prepares for 8,000-mile charity bike challenge (From Daily Echo): "A HAMPSHIRE teenager is about to embark on an 8,000-mile adventure from Cairo to Cape Town in aid of charity."

Friday, December 19, 2008

Islesboro youngsters create food pantry

Islesboro youngsters create food pantry: "Christian Education director Sharon Dawbin, of Islesboro's Second Baptist Church, said, 'It was their idea.' Other years, the Sunday school students assembled food items to take to a mainland food pantry, but this year one 11-year-old came to Mrs. Dawbin and said she had heard her parents talking about how winter might be hard for some people on the island and wondered if the students could do something about that. While none of the children personally know anyone who needs help, Krystal said 'some older people might need the pantry,' as might other people who were having trouble because 'prices are going up.'"

Young philanthropists give back - Winkler Times - Manitoba, CA

Young philanthropists give back - Winkler Times - Manitoba, CA: "The Garden Valley Collegiate Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) group has several holiday fundraisers coming up this month.

On Friday, Dec. 19 from 4:30-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., YiP students will be at the Southland Mall selling African-made beads for the BeadforLife program.

BeadforLife hires poverty-stricken Ugandan women to turn recycled paper into colourful beaded jewelry, which is then sold overseas to help fund various community development projects in Africa. Necklaces and bracelets are available in a range of colours and sizes, and sell for between $7-$32."

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Youth Philanthropy Council seeks grant applications | newsleader.com | The News Leader

Youth Philanthropy Council seeks grant applications | newsleader.com | The News Leader: "STAUNTON — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge announced in a press release today the availability of $10,000 in grant funding to support projects addressing youth needs. The announcement comes following a needs assessment conducted by the council to determine the most pressing needs of young people within the community."

Monday, December 08, 2008

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | Other Youth in Philanthropy Links > AFP Chapter Feedback Helps Youth in Philanthropy Grow

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | Other Youth in Philanthropy Links > AFP Chapter Feedback Helps Youth in Philanthropy Grow: "AFP Chapter Feedback Helps Youth in Philanthropy Grow

(Dec. 8, 2008) Over one hundred AFP chapters responded to a recent Youth in Philanthropy survey offering a new perspective on the challenges of starting and sustaining Youth in Philanthropy programs.

Fifty three percent said their AFP chapter has an existing Youth in Philanthropy program. Of those, 43 percent identified Youth in Philanthropy awards given at National Philanthropy Day® events as their main program."

New Faces of Philanthropy (For Impact) | forimpact.org

New Faces of Philanthropy (For Impact) | forimpact.org: "New Faces of Philanthropy (For Impact)

Nick Fellers | December 8, 2008

Last week’s Barron’s weekly magazine featured a story on the New Faces of Philanthropy. It’s a look at Gen X and younger/generational philanthropists (’Next-Gen Givers’).

The article is worth a read if only for this excerpt (my bold caps):"

Friday, December 05, 2008

Students distribute L.A. Guide to Giving | The Homeroom | Los Angeles Times

Students distribute L.A. Guide to Giving | The Homeroom | Los Angeles Times: "The brief sketch by Knight, a senior at Marlborough School, is one of 50 profiles of nonprofit organizations released this week in the L.A. Guide to Giving, a publication created by and for students to encourage philanthropy.

The guide is being distributed for free to schools, libraries, restaurants, banks and other merchants and will appear as an insert in local newspapers. It is a creation of YouthGive, a Bay Area-based organization of social entrepreneurs on a mission to enable young people and their families to engage and improve their community and the world."

Supporting Youth in Philanthropy—How does your AFP Chapter fit the bill?

Supporting Youth in Philanthropy—How does your AFP Chapter fit the bill?

With National Philanthropy Day events fresh in everyone’s minds, now is the time to share your Youth in Philanthropy Award story and pictures.

Get inspiration from viewing the short video submitted by Great Toronto Chapter’s 2007 Youth in Philanthropy Awardees, Sanjay and Sophia Sugumar.
http://afptoronto.org/index.php/national-philanthropy-day/awards-lunch-vignettes-2007/28

Read about the work of the extraordinary young man who was named the 2008 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Northern New England Chapter, and be amazed at what happened to him after he spoke at the 2008 National Philanthropy Day Award Banquet in Portland, Maine. >See photo and article

AFP CEO, Paulette Maehara, CAE, joined the Orange County Chapter in Anaheim, California, to congratulate its Outstanding Youth, Morgan Wickett. This caring young woman was nominated for her philanthropic work by three organizations: The Alzheimer’s Association, the Orange County Chapter and Calvary Chapel Grace Children’s Ministry. (See photo)

What did your chapter do this year to recognize Youth in Philanthropy at your National Philanthropy Day event? Send us your video, story or photos and we’ll share your example. Email them to pbj@afpnet.org at AFP.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

New philanthropists more global | ajc.com

New philanthropists more global | ajc.com: "New philanthropists more global
Children more involved than parents were

By Christopher Quinn

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

The wealthiest generation ever is moving toward retirement and turning to its children to keep its money working.

The combination of parental money and youthful idealism is creating a new group of philanthropists who are more hands-on and globally aware than their parents."