Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Doing their part | News Virginian

Doing their part | News Virginian: "During her second year on the Youth Philanthropy Council, Garber will join about 15 other students from local high schools to learn about philanthropy and determine how to award $10,000 in grant money to area nonprofits to help youth in the community."
"Launched in August 2007 to raise needed resources for permanent, supportive housing, the Key Player Initiative was met with immediate success. Kellwood Foundation made a 5-year corporate commitment with a financial contribution totaling $195,000. Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic elementary and high schools raised $221,000 during the 2007-2008 school year. In November 2008, the St. Louis chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded the Key Player Initiative its Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award."

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Wheaton Teen's Charity Work Draws Attention - cbs2chicago.com

Wheaton Teen's Charity Work Draws Attention - cbs2chicago.com: "Wheaton Teen's Charity Work Draws Attention
ROBERT SANCHEZ, (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) ― Kendall Ciesemier was 11 when an idea to donate $360 to sponsor one child in Africa blossomed into a charity that would raise money for thousands of kids affected by AIDS.

In that time, she met a former president, appeared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and raised more than $830,000 through her Kids Caring 4 Kids organization. But a few years later, the motivation that called her to action was starting to wane.

'It's hard to come so far from the moment I said I wanted to help these kids,' said the Wheaton resident, now 17."

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010

Kickoff set for B’nai Tzedek teen philanthropy program � AZ Jewish Post

Kickoff set for B’nai Tzedek teen philanthropy program � AZ Jewish Post: "B’nai Tzedek Tucson was awarded Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2009. The program, which is open to teens in grades eight and up, is administered by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s Coalition for Jewish Education in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona"

Friday, August 20, 2010

The Business of Giving | Teaming up to tap the energy of youth | Seattle Times Newspaper

The Business of Giving | Teaming up to tap the energy of youth | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Ryan Hodgson is using music to open the door. His organization, Team Up for Nonprofits, is hosting its second event in downtown Seattle tonight to benefit Seattle Works. They're getting a boost from local speed skater J.R. Celski. After meeting him through a colleague, Hodgson heard that Celski wanted to do a musical event to give money to a nonprofit, and the two decided to join forces.

Each monthly Gigs4Good event supports a different nonprofit and combines entertainment with raising money and awareness. This time, Rotary is sponsoring the bands, which also helps local Rotary clubs connect to potential new members."

Monday, August 16, 2010

Do Good Detroit blog: 4 girls take a stand against cancer, serve up lemonade for charity | freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Do Good Detroit blog: 4 girls take a stand against cancer, serve up lemonade for charity | freep.com | Detroit Free Press: "Deemed the “Fabulous Four,” 11-year-old Lauren Miller, and her 9-year-old sister Brittney Miller, along with 10-year-old twins Lauren and Olivia Owen raised $400 last year for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer."

Friday, August 13, 2010

Internships at nonprofits provide wealth of experience - The Denver Post

Internships at nonprofits provide wealth of experience - The Denver Post: "Since 2007, the Denver Foundation's Nonprofit Internship Program and more than 30 metro-area organizations have offered paid summer positions to nearly 50 undergraduate students. Participants from traditionally underrepresented populations in the nonprofit sector — including minorities, men and people with disabilities — earn $12 an hour to bring their youthful perspective to community service.

This summer a dozen students learned how to write grant proposals, led diversity workshops,"

Seen at the Scene: Ticktockers share tales of family - Press-Telegram

Seen at the Scene: Ticktockers share tales of family - Press-Telegram: "The senior Ticktockers, alongside their mothers, performed six years of volunteer service at local charities. The graduating class included Ashley Actkinson, Mallory Anderson, Allyson Campion, Carolyn Collins, Kaley Dodson, Danielle Fessenden, Cate Finie, Ann Marie Freeman, Janelle Mais, Shelby Maxwell, Laura Noble, Marissa Raykoff, Randi Reynolds, Paige Shlemmer, Marcy Sykora, Taylor Vega, Kelsey White and Sara White."

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

New Look Foundation Inspires Youth to be Active in World Issues | TheCelebrityCafe.com

New Look Foundation Inspires Youth to be Active in World Issues | TheCelebrityCafe.com: "Us donating $150,000 from the foundation with the help of the youth to a mobile clinic that will go to Haiti, is a huge step towards youth addressing world issues,” Usher said. “I really am just happy that I’m able to not only recognize the kids but to see the New Look Foundation do something that is on a world scale.”

On July 6, the foundation celebrated its first World Leadership Awards in Atlanta. Some of the attendees included former president Clinton and Jermaine Dupri with his daughter."

Monday, August 09, 2010

AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2010

AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2010: "n This Issue

› Chapter Spotlight: AFP MO, Mid-America Chapter Puts Members in the Classroom
› Making a World of Good�: AFP Launches a New Philanthropy and Fundraising Curriculum for Teens
› Recommended Resource: AFP’s Youth in Philanthropy Blog Watch
› Tell Us Your Chapter’s YIP Story
› Useful Links"

Teach children importance of philanthropy � Evansville Courier & Press

Teach children importance of philanthropy � Evansville Courier & Press: "As parents, we have many hopes and dreams for our children. We want to build their moral foundation, give them values and encourage them to be productive people.

Sometimes it becomes difficult to instill values in our children because we may not know about or have the tools necessary to implement values.

Youth workers, teachers, grandparents and other adult mentors also take an active role and have a great deal of influence over our children's values' development. Yet, it is most important for children to develop their own sense of social activism and philanthropic personality."

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Young Philanthropists Foundation Blog: Penny Harvest: A Year in Pictures

Young Philanthropists Foundation Blog: Penny Harvest: A Year in Pictures: "Penny Harvest: A Year in Pictures
The Penny Harvest is a free, service learning program that follows the traditional school year and teaches students about giving back. Last year, 43 schools in Colorado raised more than $53,000 and made over 130 grants to nonprofits, individuals, and their own schools!

Operation Gratitude scheduled for Sept. 11 « WestChesterBuzz.com

Operation Gratitude scheduled for Sept. 11 « WestChesterBuzz.com: "Operation Gratitude scheduled for Sept. 11
Posted by akiefaber August 4th, 2010, 3:06 pm

The Community Foundation West Chester/Liberty in conjunction with the Advisory Board Members of the Youth in Philanthropy Fund will host the seventh Annual Operation Gratitude Gift Drive on Sept. 11.