Monday, November 29, 2010

Philanthropist Roger Grein takes his lumps, asks for help | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com

Philanthropist Roger Grein takes his lumps, asks for help | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com: "rein has created and funded a growing network of student philanthropy projects that includes 16 colleges (mostly in Ohio and Kentucky) and 18 high schools, mostly in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

He believes that when students research and evaluate local nonprofits and make small grants, they learn to give and give wisely."

For Homeless: Manchester Man Hosts Christmas Party For Homeless - Courant.com

For Homeless: Manchester Man Hosts Christmas Party For Homeless - Courant.com: "MANCHESTER — Raju Gomes was 5 years old and freshly arrived in the U.S. when he felt the spirit of kindness that has fueled his generosity for the past nine years.

Since 2001, with one exception, Gomes, 25, has collected donations and gathered volunteers for a Christmas Day party for area homeless people. This year, Gomes said, he is expecting a record 600 homeless men, women and children to attend the holiday feast at the Manchester Country Club."

Mistletoe for toys - Redlands Daily Facts

Mistletoe for toys - Redlands Daily Facts: "Thirteen-year-old Wyatt Caley is an old hand at fundraising.

On Nov. 17, Wyatt was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Inland Empire chapter's youth volunteer of the year. He was nominated by Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, which he supports by selling mistletoe.

'I was like, `That's cool,'' he said of hearing the news. 'I was a little excited.'"

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

nfpSynergy on: brand equity, gifts in kind survey, young people and governance, and much more

nfpSynergy on: brand equity, gifts in kind survey, young people and governance, and much more: "Young People and Governance Report

Young people have much to contribute to the governance of charities and not-for-profits, whether they work specifically with children and young people. Young people can bring a fresh perspective and new energy to decision-making, as well as making boards more diverse and representative of the general public and – for some charities – their service users. However young people are currently very under-represented in charity governance."

Monday, November 22, 2010

Atlantic City Rescue Mission

Atlantic City Rescue Mission: "Ferguson, now a freshman on a full scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was recently named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southern New Jersey. She was nominated by the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, and received her award at a breakfast in Voorhees Township, Camden County, on National Philanthropy Day, November 18th."

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Young philanthropist honoured | Ottawa and Region | News | Ottawa Sun

Young philanthropist honoured | Ottawa and Region | News | Ottawa Sun: "They’re applauding people like 21-year-old Ryan Williams of Winchester, who has raised more than $300, 000 for the CHEO Foundation..

“I first started — I was about 8 years old. I was in public school, and I started sitting outside the hot lunch table collecting change,” he said.

A former patient, Williams said when he was 12 he was upset about having to leave the hospital for a procedure in Boston and decided to raise money for new equipment."

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

FAMILY MATTERS: Nonprofits promote 'Students of Ethics

FAMILY MATTERS: Nonprofits promote 'Students of Ethics: "The BBB is especially proud of the Student of Ethics competition,' said Michelle L. Corey, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. 'The program� supports� the importance of instilling� high ethical standards in our future business leaders. The cash awards will help students move forward with their education and, eventually, careers as ethical leaders.'"

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Poland Principal Teaches Youth Philanthropy

Poland Principal Teaches Youth Philanthropy: "POLAND, Ohio -- Children in elementary school instinctively understand, even if they have trouble pronouncing it, that philanthropy is giving themselves back to their communities through personal involvement."

ASU receives grant to fund nonprofit apprenticeships | ASU News

ASU receives grant to fund nonprofit apprenticeships | ASU News: "The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation has received $580,449 to fund 47 nonprofit apprenticeships, comprising the 2010-2011 class of Public Allies Arizona.

Public Allies is an AmeriCorps national youth leadership organization that places service-minded young people in apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations throughout the community."

Monday, November 01, 2010

Port Chester School Kids Pool Lunch Money to Raise $800 for Haiti Relief - Port Chester, NY Patch

Port Chester School Kids Pool Lunch Money to Raise $800 for Haiti Relief - Port Chester, NY Patch: "In January of this year, the students of Edison School sprang into action after a devastating earthquake left thousands homeless in Haiti.

Two months later, the One World Club, an after-school program comprised of fourth and fifth-graders, had raised almost $800 for the refugees through their fundraiser, Pennies for People."

200 High School Youth Gather To Grant ,75,000 To North Carolina Communities

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200 High School Youth Gather To Grant ,000 To North Carolina Communities: "200 High School Youth Gather To Grant $75,000 To North Carolina Communities

RALEIGH, NC (MMD Newswire) October 29, 2010 -- On Saturday, November 13, 2010 more than 200 high school-aged youth from across North Carolina will come together at the Raleigh Crabtree Valley Marriott from 10:00am - 4:00pm for the Fifth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. Entitled 'The VOICES Of Giving', the Summit is designed to prepare how and where these high school students will grant over $75,000 to help their communities."

H-F Friends of Rachel in national spotlight :: The SouthtownStar :: Flossmoor :: Glenwood :: Homewood :: Olympia Fields :: Country Club Hills

H-F Friends of Rachel in national spotlight :: The SouthtownStar :: Flossmoor :: Glenwood :: Homewood :: Olympia Fields :: Country Club Hills: "Students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are changing the world one kind act at a time.

Whether it's raising money for Haiti earthquake victims or giving lunchroom workers a break from their daily duties, students active in the school's Friends of Rachel club are making a difference and catching national attention."

Conn. Rotarians hold Purple Pinky Day fundraiser - Courant.com

Conn. Rotarians hold Purple Pinky Day fundraiser - Courant.com: "WALLINGFORD, Conn. —
An October fundraiser at Wallingford middle and high schools turned some fingers purple.

'Purple Pinky Day,' sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wallingford, aimed to raise money to eradicate polio from other countries, and increase awareness about the threat of polio outside the U.S.

Club members collected $1 donations from students during lunch at Moran Middle School, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, Lyman Hall High School and Sheehan High School, and painted the pinky fingers of classmates purple to symbolize the polio vaccine."